Is being proficient in the English language a guarantee that you will excel as an instructional writer? What does it take to be a good one? And why is it important to be able to write instructional content appropriately? Is good instructional writing truly an indicator of how well you empathize with your learner?
This course, Introduction toInstructional Writing, addresses the difference between instructional writing and other forms of writing, and introduces you to the elements of instructional writing.
The focus of this course is on Instructional Writing and not Instructional Design.
Requirements
Ability to write grammatically correct and fluent English
Material Included
Self-paced learning modules
Quizzes & Practice Exercises
Job Aids
Who should take this course?
This course is meant for instructional designers, content developers, and instructional writers.
How is the course designed?
The course is structured and designed in three sections along with a course-end quiz:
Good Instructional Writing
The Purpose and Process of Instructional Writing
Instructional Writing Components
Final Quiz
Course Name
Introduction to Instructional Writing
Knowledge Addressed
Understand how audience requirements, editorial and client standards, and using appropriate grammar and writing style is significant in instructional writing
Duration (Learning Time)
Learning Seat Time – 2 hours; Course Access – 30 Days
Target Audience
Instructional designers and writers, content developers
Online Assessment
Yes
Certification
To qualify for your certificate from Purnima Valiathan, you must complete all episodes in this course and score 70% or more in the course assessment.
This course introduced me to different ways of Instructional writing. The major shift was from writing as an SME to writing as an instructional designer.
This course teaches the basic instructional writing process. It is well taught and well organized. I highly recommend this course for those who are interested in pursuing a career in instructional design.
The course has highlighted the significant aspects of instructional writing. It points out at the basics that should be given due consideration to ensure the quality of the content.
Very informative, engaging, and intuitive course. Couldn’t help but notice how effectively the course was designed itself. Already thinking and analyzing like an amateur ID. Thank You Purnima.
A very informative and educating course on Instructional Writing with self-assessment. Ample use of graphics make it more engaging. HAPPY LEARNING! 🙂
This Course is very useful to beginner level ID and explained well.
Short and crisp course but needs more content to understand.
This course introduced me to different ways of Instructional writing. The major shift was from writing as an SME to writing as an instructional designer.
Need an improvement in the options of the questions
Indeed a great course for learning IW.
This course teaches the basic instructional writing process. It is well taught and well organized. I highly recommend this course for those who are interested in pursuing a career in instructional design.
Highly engaging course, helps refresh the concepts and builds confidence about instructional writing
Well explained content. However, more examples can be given.
The course demonstrates do’s and don’ts of instructional writing very clearly.
Teach, engage and instruct part was clearly explained with examples.
I will give 5 out of 5 for this course. The course is crisp and precise and to the point. A very nice course for the instructional designers.
Excellent course!
The course has highlighted the significant aspects of instructional writing. It points out at the basics that should be given due consideration to ensure the quality of the content.
An informative and engaging course that teaches you the essentials of instructional writing.
It is a very helpful and an interesting course with a very challenging assessment.
Very informative, engaging, and intuitive course. Couldn’t help but notice how effectively the course was designed itself. Already thinking and analyzing like an amateur ID. Thank You Purnima.
A very informative and educating course on Instructional Writing with self-assessment. Ample use of graphics make it more engaging. HAPPY LEARNING! 🙂
Would have been more beneficial to have more practice quiz on the lines of the questions asked in the assessment.
This course itself is an example for the learner on how they can make things concise yet effective, an important aspect of instructional designing.
Thankyou for making it so simple