Foundations of Workplace Learning and Development
Today’s work environments demand Learning & Development practitioners who can blend creativity, strategy, and inclusive design to build training that drives results for both people and organizations.
Workplaces are shifting in ways that ask people to learn new skills, adapt quickly, and support one another’s growth. As a result, organizations need learning experiences that are clear, inclusive and practical. The Foundations of Workplace Learning and Development program helps you build the skills and confidence to design those experiences, whether you’re supporting employees, adult learners in classroom settings, or teams across an organization.
This program is a great fit if you are:
- New to Learning & Development
- Moving from teaching into adult education
- Exploring a career in instructional design or corporate training
Across three flexible online courses, you’ll learn how to design training that is clear, inclusive, and practical in real workplaces. You’ll explore a variety of models used across the field – such as ADDIE, Human-Centered Design, UDL, and additional adult learning frameworks – without being tied to only one approach.
By the end of the program, you’ll know how to design and build learning experiences that support organizational goals while helping adult learners succeed. You’ll also leave with a portfolio you can feel proud of and share with employers.
What You’ll Learn
You'll develop essential skills used every day by L&D and instructional design professionals, including how to:
- Use adult learning principles to design training that works in a variety of workplace settings.
- Choose and apply practical tools, processes, and technologies to build learning programs.
- Spot performance gaps and turn them into opportunities for better learning.
- Work with leaders, subject experts, and learners to shape training that is relevant and useful.
- Understand how an organization’s systems and goals shape its learning needs.
- Support learning “on the job” through reflection, coaching, and continuous development.
- Design learning experiences that are research-informed, inclusive, and aligned with workplace goals.
- Build reflective habits that support your effectiveness and well-being in L&D roles.
Who Should Enroll in this Program
This program is beginner-friendly and has no formal pre-requisites. It's ideal for individuals aspiring to work or currently working in L&D, including:
Instructional Designers
Instructors / Facilitators
Learning Content Developers
Training and Development Professional
Human Resource Professionals
Curriculum Developers & Designers
Instructional Coaches
Most Commonly Related Occupations
K–12 educators transitioning into L&D
Post-secondary instructors and coordinators
Community-based and nonprofit educators
Program facilitators in corporate, government, or organizational settings
Program Overview
Program Length
6 - 12 Months
Format
100% online, asynchronous
Class Size
20+ learners (rolling enrollment)
Course Duration
30 hours each
Effort
3-6 hours active engagement per week
Total Investment
$1095 per course
Total: $3285
(HST Exempt)
Upcoming Courses
This course gives you the foundation you need to design high-quality, inclusive learning experiences for adults. You’ll learn how adults learn, how to understand what an organization needs, and how to design learning that supports both individual and team growth.
This course helps you turn your design ideas into real, usable learning programs. You’ll learn how to develop materials, use learning tools and technologies, and prepare for delivering training in a workplace setting.
Digital tools and technologies are shaping how adults learn across every sector. This course helps you understand how to use these tools – such as AI, analytics, learning platforms, social learning spaces, and blended systems – to build flexible and future-ready learning experiences.
Ready to Enroll or Have Questions?
We’re ready to support your continuing education journey. Contact us today to find out whether this program is right for you.
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