The following information provides you with an overview of the major steps that are a part of the Course Development Process and a guide to some of the resources on this site:

This course development process model is based on the ADDIE model and tied to the principles of backward design. By working backward, we start first with defining our learning outcomes and work …

This chapter contains a tutorial video and a “Online Course Development Process Guide” that provides a step-by-step summary of the key stages involved in creating and delivering an online course.

Designing a course can seem like a daunting task, so we break it down into structured steps to help you create a thoughtfully crafted class. Begin the process early and don’t go it alone. Successful courses …

The structure of course content can be critical to student success within the course. It’s important to consider student’s needs when developing resources reinforcing persistence, growth, and grit …

The Course Development Process, which can be applied to new courses, new modalities, or new iterations of a course, is an important example of this collaboration.

A guide for those who are new to teaching, designing a course, or are interested in refreshing and updating their foundational knowledge.

Course Design Rubric and Course Checklist to review course before going live. Revise course as needed.

Course development and design require a lot of focused time and attention, but if you work through the four-step process on the left, your ambitious endeavor will be as smooth as possible.

Nov 6, 2025 · We’re going to walk you through the entire course development process, from that initial spark of an idea to measuring its long-term impact. We’ll also dive into the critical differences in …