instructional designer

Code 2359.10

Instructional designers develop instructional material for training courses using multimedia technology and authoring tools. They aim to create instructional experiences which make the acquisition of knowledge and skills more efficient, effective, and appealing.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • task algorithmisation
  • publishing strategy
  • instructional design models
  • standards for web-based e-learning
  • content development processes
  • web programming
  • cognitive psychology
  • learning management systems
  • authoring software

Skills and competences

  • apply teaching strategies
  • apply ICT terminology
  • translate requirement concepts into content
  • proofread text
  • create script for artistic production
  • create SCORM packages
  • develop digital educational materials
  • design web-based courses
  • teach writing
  • manage content metadata
  • manage content development projects
  • identify ICT user needs
  • identify training needs
  • identify customer requirements
  • provide written content
  • provide multimedia content
  • compile content
  • translate requirements into visual design
  • use different communication channels
  • apply tools for content development
  • use markup languages
  • use scripting programming

Transversal competences

  • structure information
  • conduct content quality assurance
  • conduct educational activities

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences