Further training for certified learning designer

Why should you get to grips with learning technologies?

• What impact learning technologies have on learning success, learners and the knowledge management of an organization.
• How learning technologies can help to meet the growing demand for qualifications.
• What is needed for new learning technologies to realize their full potential.
• What costs arise from the introduction of learning technologies and what savings are possible as a result.

What learning technologies are available?

• The range of learning technologies and how they improve learning: Microlearning, game-based learning, AI tools and AI-powered learning, learning analytics, VR/AR/XR, blended learning, web-based training and more.
• Goals that can be achieved through the use of learning technologies and which success factors play a role.
• The fear of falling behind technologically - and how to counteract this.

Which learning technologies are suitable for my company?

• How a successful introduction of learning technologies can succeed.
• The challenges that can be overcome in continuing education through the use of learning technologies.
• Which typical mistakes should be avoided during selection and implementation.

• Clarification of the order.
• Participants, interfaces.
• Independent learning.
• Use of AI as a creative tool.

• Formulate learning objectives.
• Creation of persona profile.
• Mix of methods.
• Learning models and teaching concepts.
• Design of the interaction.

• Suitable formats and media for learning.
• Development of a targeted learner journey on your own project.
• Application of meaningful learning modules - synchronous and asynchronous.
• Integration of self-study phases and social learning in blended learning.

• Presentation of the concept.
• Intermediate feedback.
• Finishing touches.

• Presentation of the final concept.
• Final feedback.

Factors responsible for the effectiveness of training and education measures:

• The: participant, motivation.
• The training, design.
• The organization, learning support.
• Get to know the participants' levers.

Levers with which the effectiveness can be drastically increased:

• Get to know the levers of training design.
• Get to know the levers of the organization.
• Application of the levers to your own blended learning project.

Components of a blended learning concept

• Target group, learning objectives, learning content, forms of learning, comparison of concept vs. mission, objectives, stakeholder analysis.

Project management for the implementation of the blended learning concept

• Define team, roles and tasks, create project structure plan and work packages, project schedule, sequence, timetable, controlling, evaluation.
• Agile project management.

Cost calculation and make-or-buy decisions

• What costs what?
• Advantages and disadvantages: Internal vs. external allocation.
• Distribution of tasks in the organization: contractor vs. client.

Content production

• Process steps, development of rough concept and script, basic media didactic knowledge.

Test run

• Selecting pilot groups, supporting trainers and learners, controlling, lessons learned.

marketing and motivation in the implementation of the concept

• Top-down support, involvement of important stakeholders, motivation of learners, support of trainers, campaigns during the introduction.

Examination requirements

A project paper must be submitted to the Haufe Akademie two weeks before the examination date. 

Exam form and content

In addition to technical knowledge, the extent to which the examination candidates are able to apply what they have learned in their own practice is tested.

1. preparation and submission of the examination documents up to 2 weeks before the examination module

Documentation of the implementation of a company-related blended learning concept/project in a written paper of 7-9 pages. If possible, impulses from the further training should be visibly incorporated.
Creation of approx. 5 PowerPoint slides for the presentation of the project work.

2. presentation and defense of the project work on the examination day

Presentation of the transfer work in plenary (20 minutes). 

Defense of the project work (approx. 25 minutes).