Data-Informed Course Design and Learning Engineering Fundamentals

Creating an online course that truly engages learners and delivers real results requires more than just compiling information. To build impactful educational experiences, you need to understand how people learn and how to use data to continuously improve your content. This course guides you through the foundational principles of learning engineering and instructional design. You will discover how to transition from simply presenting facts to crafting structured, goal-oriented learning journeys that drive measurable progress. What you'll learn: • Understand the core concepts of learning engineering and instructional design models. • Define clear, measurable learning objectives that align with assessments. • Apply modern digital accessibility standards to ensure your text is inclusive. • Analyze learner performance data and feedback to identify areas for course improvement. • Structure content into digestible units to maximize retention. • Design effective self-assessments and practice exercises that reinforce key concepts. You will start by exploring essential educational terminology and cognitive learning theories before moving on to practical step-by-step methods for structuring modules and evaluating course effectiveness. This course is designed for aspiring instructional designers, educators, and content creators who are new to course development and want to build a solid, evidence-based foundation without any prior experience. Start reading today to transform your knowledge into structured, high-impact learning experiences.