Red & Yellow
Online Short Course
Instructional Design
Great learning experiences don't happen by accident. Behind every engaging course, effective training programme and successful learning journey is someone who understands how people learn and how to design experiences that create real impact. As organisations invest more in digital learning and upskilling, instructional design has become one of the most valuable skills in education, training and workplace development.
In this practical course, you'll learn how to design learning experiences that capture attention, improve engagement and drive meaningful outcomes. Combining learning theory, instructional strategy and learner-centred design, you'll develop the skills to create training and educational content that is both effective and memorable. Whether you're an educator, trainer, HR professional or subject matter expert, you'll gain practical tools to create learning experiences that truly make a difference.
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Course Curriculum
The first module of the course covers the foundational principles of instruction and multimedia learning, focusing on effective design strategies to enhance learner engagement, retention, and comprehension through the use of multimedia elements.
The important bits
Key Info
- Course Duration: 12 Weeks
- Accreditation: R&Y Certificate of Completion
- Access: Online
- Start Date: 24 August 2026
- Cost: R13,500
What you'll learn
- Design instructional content that integrates multimedia principles to enhance online and blended learning experiences.
- Develop learner personas and stakeholder profiles to tailor instructional strategies for diverse needs and expectations.
- Create instructional narratives that align with curriculum goals and boost learner engagement.
- Design and implement activities and assessments that measure outcomes and support personalised learning.
- Develop storyboards and scripts that effectively communicate content and engage learners across media formats.
- Apply visual design principles to create instructional graphics that enhance understanding and accessibility.
- Integrate AI tools into instructional workflows to streamline processes and improve personalisation and outcomes.
- Implement, manage, and evaluate online courses using authoring tools and LMSs for ongoing improvement.
Upgrade your skills to pro
Studying this course will equip you with next level cutting-edge skills based on the latest developments.
Learn from the pros
Our lecturers have spent decades working in the industry and know what it takes to make your career soar.
Bring creativity to instructional design
This course is ideal for aspiring designers, experienced educators or corporate trainers
Elevate your career
Be recognised with an industry-centric Red & Yellow certification, giving you a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills.
Red & Yellow courses are made to future-proof your career
Our courses are designed to accelerate opportunities and give a boost to your CV. Top businesses across industries recognise Red & Yellow graduates as having the practical skills and the theoretical background to hit the ground running with confidence and creative flair.
Benefits:
Our courses are both current and relevant to the South African context.
Applicable, practical assignments:
- So that you can apply what you’re learning to your everyday work life, and your specific business challenges.
Discussion Forums and Chat sessions:
- Helping you develop your professional network.
- Hosted by your coach, lecturer, or subject specialist.
- Ideal opportunities to discuss the content and get answers to all your questions.
Personalized feedback:
- Tailored to your individual strengths, and opportunities for personal improvement.
A dedicated team:
- Acting as your “virtual” support crew whose only focus is to help get you over the finish line.
Included in your course:
- An industry-sought-after Certificate of Completion from Red & Yellow
- Original, relevant, and constantly updated content
- An interactive online learning experience that includes videos, live chat sessions, forum discussions, and more
- A team of course coordinators to assist you and Instructional Designers and subject matter experts to guide and teach
This course is perfect for:
- Aspiring instructional designers looking to build a strong foundation in creating impactful learning experiences.
- Experienced teachers aiming to enhance their instructional design skills and incorporate modern tools and technologies.
- Corporate trainers who want to develop effective training programs and materials for their organisations.
Meet your team:
This course was created by, and benefits from, our full-time lecturers’ years of experience in the field – both in lecturing and in industry. They know how to nurture talent and bring out the best in students, resulting in many award-wins over the years.
Candice Gerber
Senior Learning Designer
Candice is a high-performing instructional designer with several years of experience creating engaging, user-centered learning experiences. In her current role as senior learning designer, she has led the development of numerous projects in collaboration with prestigious institutions, including Harvard University. Drawing on her background in teaching and curriculum development, she brings a versatile skill set that includes academic writing, teacher education, graphic and motion design, and familiarity with both South African and international curricula. She is also experienced in working across multiple learning management systems (LMSs), supporting effective and scalable digital learning. Candice holds a Master's in Education from the University of Cape Town and is currently pursuing a PhD in the same field.
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