Design Structured, Engaging, and High-Impact Training Content
The Training of Instructional Material Designers (TIMD) program is a specialized, skill-intensive course that forms the fourth phase in the Accordemy® Trainer Development Program (TDP). This five-day advanced course is designed for professionals who are responsible for developing training curricula, manuals, facilitator guides, and e-learning content tailored to adult learning environments.
As training becomes increasingly digital, personalized, and results-driven, the demand for skilled instructional designers has never been higher. TIMD bridges this gap by equipping participants with the competencies to produce high-quality, learner-centered training materials that are practical, scalable, and aligned with organizational goals.
Whether you are designing training programs from scratch or refining existing content, this course provides the structure, tools, and creativity needed to deliver training that works.
Why Enroll in TIMD?
Many organizations invest heavily in training, yet struggle with poor knowledge retention and disengaged learners. One of the most common root causes is underdeveloped instructional materials. TIMD empowers Instructional Material Designers to change this narrative by designing impactful materials that enhance learning and make facilitation easier and more effective.
In this course, you will not only learn how to create content but also how to design it for diverse audiences, digital platforms, and future-ready learning environments.
Who Should Join This Course?
The TIMD course is ideal for professionals who have completed the Training of Master Trainers (ToMT) and are ready to take on the challenge of content development. This includes:
- Master trainers creating curriculum and support materials
- Instructional designers in corporate or nonprofit organizations
- HR and L&D professionals responsible for developing internal training tools
- Consultants building training packages for external clients
- Digital content creators involved in e-learning development
- Project leaders seeking to standardize training deliverables
The course is especially useful for those transitioning from trainer to designer, or for anyone building scalable training systems.
Core Competencies Developed
Participants in the TIMD course will gain advanced knowledge and hands-on experience in the following areas:
Instructional Design Models and Learning Theories
Apply evidence-based frameworks like ADDIE, SAM, and Bloom’s Taxonomy
- Integrate adult learning principles and cognitive psychology
- Align content structure with learning objectives and desired outcomes
- Use needs assessment techniques to guide content development
Curriculum and Module Development
- Create complete training curriculums from needs to delivery
- Write learning outcomes and structure content into logical modules
- Design facilitator guides and participant handbooks
- Develop lesson plans that support delivery consistency across facilitators
Visual and Multimedia Design for Learning
- Apply visual design principles to enhance clarity and retention
- Incorporate multimedia elements like videos, infographics, and audio narration
- Design for accessibility and inclusive learning (e.g., alt text, captions)
- Use authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate
E-Learning and Digital Content Creation
- Convert in-person content into digital learning formats
- Develop interactive components like quizzes, simulations, and branching scenarios
- Understand SCORM and LMS compatibility requirements
- Adapt content for mobile, tablet, and blended learning environments
Evaluation and Quality Assurance
- Align assessments with learning outcomes and training goals
- Design feedback loops to gather learner input
- Conduct user testing and iterative content improvement
- Apply quality assurance standards in instructional design projects
How TIMD Fits Into the Trainer Development Pathway
The Training of Instructional Material Designers program is the Level 4 A course within the six-step Trainer Development Program (TDP) offered by Accordemy®. Participants must have completed the Training of Master Trainers (ToMT) before enrolling.
Upon completion, participants become eligible for:
- (Accordemy® CT) Level 4 A: Instructional Material Designers certification
- Advancement to Level 5: Training Manager, the final step in the certification series
- Specialized roles in curriculum development and e-learning production
The structured pathway ensures a consistent build-up of competence from delivery to design and ultimately to management.
Training Approach
The Instructional Material Designers course is delivered through an immersive, project-based model. You won’t just talk about content—you’ll design it. Learning includes:
- Interactive tutorials on instructional design models
- Real-time design labs and peer reviews
- Use of industry-standard design software and authoring tools
- Feedback from facilitators with experience in global training projects
- Final project: Design and present a complete instructional module
All participants leave the course with a portfolio-ready content piece that can be applied or showcased in professional settings.
Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Instructional Material Designers course, participants will be able to:
- Conduct thorough training needs assessments
- Design full-length training modules with measurable outcomes
- Develop multimedia and e-learning materials for online platforms
- Produce facilitator guides that promote consistent delivery
- Create accessible, engaging, and learner-centered content for diverse audiences
- Implement feedback loops and revision processes to maintain material quality
You may also be interested in other courses in the Trainer Development Program
Organizational Benefits
Organizations that invest in the Instructional Material Designers course benefit from building in-house content development capacity. Specific advantages include:
- Customized training programs designed to meet unique organizational needs
- Standardized materials across departments, locations, or projects
- Improved trainer performance due to strong facilitator guides
- Better learner outcomes due to materials that align with diverse learning styles
- Reduced cost and dependency on external content developers
With skilled instructional material designers on staff, organizations can scale learning while maintaining control over content quality and consistency.
Why Choose Accordemy® for Instructional Design Training?
Accordemy® has designed and delivered training programs for clients across development, corporate, and government sectors. Our experience in content development, digital transformation, and instructional leadership is embedded in the TIMD curriculum.
- We offer:
- Globally aligned instructional design standards
- Expert facilitators with cross-sector design experience
- Hands-on design practice in real-world scenarios
- Ongoing access to learning resources and professional communities
Next Steps and Certification
After completing the Instructional Material Designers course, participants are eligible to take the:
- (Accordemy® CT) Level 4 A: Instructional Material Designers certification exam
- Continue to the final stage of the TDP: Level 5 – Training Manager
Your journey from trainer to training system architect is well underway.
Start Building Content that Drives Learning
If you’re ready to take control of the learning experience by designing training that works—from classrooms to online modules—the Training of Instructional Material Designers course is your next step.
Contact Accordemy® to learn about upcoming course dates, corporate packages, and support for certification registration.
