WorkProductDescriptor
Work Product (Artifact): Learning Solution Design
The Learning Solution Design work product documents the outline and approach for the training solution.
Purpose

This Learning Solution Design work product serves two main goals:

  • It serves as a tool for reaching consensus between the sponsor and the development team
  • It serves as a "road map" for developers as they create the learning materials
Relationships
RolesResponsible: Modified By:
Input ToMandatory:
  • None
Optional: External:
  • None
Output From
Description
Main Description

The Learning Solution Design must describe in detail the "look and feel" of the training solution, as well as how the content is organized and presented. Once approved, the Learning Solution Design provides information and structure for Information developers, who will use the information provided here, as well as information from subject matter experts and existing documentation, to produce the course.

All parties who have a direct interest in this training should review this document. This ensures that a common vision is shared as the engagement progresses from the design to production.

Brief Outline

The following information is captured, as part of the Learning Solution Design:

  • Project Scope, including but not limited to:
    • Business Goals
    • Course Instructional Design Goals 
  • Analysis Results, including but not limited to:
    • Delivery Environment
    • Audience Analysis 
  • Content Development Details, including but not limited to:
    • Resource Materials
    • Subject Matter Experts 
  • Instructional Design Delivery and Content Management, including but not limited to:
    • Instructional Theme
    • Instructional Treatment
    • Learning Goals
    • Performance Objectives
    • Instructional Strategy 
  • Course Characteristic Details, including but not limited to:
    • Method of Delivery
    • Support Materials 
  • Detailed course design and organization, including but not limited to:
    • Performance Activities and Study Questions
    • Test Items
Properties
Optional
Planned
Tailoring
Reasons for not needingThis is a necessary work product in all engagements developing education and training materials.