My Process for Developing Text-Based Courses

Step 1: Conduct a needs analysis. This is the process of evaluating a performance issue to determine the root cause and offer solutions.

Step 2: Hold a kickoff meeting. Everyone involved in the project gathers to discuss the solutions and iron out roles and expectations.

Step 3: Create a project plan. This document outlines the important details related to the project, including the timeline.

Step 4: Design the learning solution. Now is the time to gather the learning content, define learning objectives, determine training modalities, and establish how the learning will be measured. All of these details are compiled into a design document.

Step 5: Draft a storyboard. This is a rough outline or mock up of the course, including both content and design elements.

Step 6: Review and edit the storyboard. During this phase, I present the storyboard to stakeholders and SMEs for feedback and make revisions as discussed.

Step 7: Develop the learning solution. Using the authoring tools best suited to the project, I build out the learning solution.

Step 8: Conduct a quality assurance check. I select a group of learners to try out the learning solution to ensure it works as designed and address any identified issues.

Step 9: Launch the learning solution. Get the learning solution out there for all learners and monitor LMS (if relevant).

Step 10: Evaluate and revise. Assemble all project stakeholders and discuss the learning solution and any improvements that could be applied.