ATD defines instructional design as “the creation of learning experiences and materials is what results in the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills.” ATD Research last focused on this topic in 2015, and in this updated report we’ll focus on the skills and competencies of instructional designers, challenges they experience, and current practices.
Here are some key findings from the report:
Instructional designers have many high-quality workplace skills.
Instructional designers are busy professionals working on many projects.
Some instructional designers are using AI, and most expect to use more AI in the future.
Primary Capability Covered: Instructional Design
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Rocki Basel, Ph.D. joined the Association for Talent Development (ATD) in 2022 as the associate director of research. Before joining ATD, she was a researcher for other national membership organizations. Her research interests include workplace culture, employee engagement, mental health, and organizational communication. She has a Ph.D. in communication studies from Kent State University.
A workplace learning expert for more than 30 years, Shannon Tipton fights for learning that sticks. As the founder of Learning Rebels, she fixes training that’s broken and develops learning that delivers business results. Tipton is known for her Rebellious Rebuilding Framework. Her approach to learning reinforcement invites curiosity and strategy into workplace learning. She is author of Disruptive Learning and a global speaker.
