Instructional designers are responsible for all elements of building new course content. With so many components involved in the design of a successful course, designers needed a way to effectively build and measure how to do so consistently. ADDIE is a 5 step framework used in instructional design. Over the years, it has morphed from a linear approach to a more circular approach, as instructional designers have begun creating iterations of their courses. And it functions well whether your course is going to be offered online or in a physical classroom.

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What are the 5 steps of the ADDIE training model?

ADDIE is an acronym which stands for the 5 steps in the framework, including:

  1. Analysis – Doing your research to plan for the course
  2. Design – Critical decisions will be made about the course and how it will be delivered
  3. Development – Where the actual course creation occurs
  4. Implementation – When you will begin loading content into a learning management system (LMS)