Course begins August 7, 2025

Introduction to Online Course Design & Curriculum Development

Design Engaging, Impactful Online Learning
Course Start Date

August 7, 2025

Format

Synchronous

August Live Sessions

4 Sessions - Thursdays at Noon EST, 6pm CET

Instructor

Dr. Lindsay Andreolli-Comstock

Duration

5 weeks

Price

$350

course description

"Useful, practical, and engaging..."

Are you an aspiring online educator, subject matter expert, or trainer with a great idea but unsure how to translate it into an effective online learning experience? This foundational course is designed specifically for you!

Introduction to Online Course Design & Curriculum Development will guide you step-by-step through the essential principles and practices of online design and development. You'll learn how to identify your audience, define clear learning outcomes, structure engaging content, and create a comprehensive blueprint for your online course, regardless of your prior experience with online education. By the end of this course, you'll have a robust course outline and a detailed curriculum ready to bring your online learning vision to life.

Crafted Just for You and Your Needs

The best courses are clear about who they are for and what benefits they offer. While this course could be considered a comprehensive introduction, we specialize in working with the those designing and implementing online learning from the communities listed below. Please contact me directly if you have questions as to whether this course could be helpful to you and your community.

Academic Faculty and Administration

Higher education faculty and administrators face unique pressure to create and deliver massive online learning programs, often without the foundational knowledge to do so confidently.

Church and Denominational Educators

Christian education and discipleship face a complex task in today's Church, largely because many communities are now online or rely heavily on digital communication to run daily operations and onboard new members.

Entrepreneurs, Nonprofit and Gov't Trainers

Like entrepreneurs, nonprofit and government organizations play a vital role in providing community training. However, their effectiveness can be hampered by limited resources and isolated networks.

Course Outline

 Week 1: The Online Learning Landscape & Your Vision

 Week 2: Defining Your Online Course Blueprint & Learning Outcomes

 Week 3: Introduction to Instructional Design

 Week 4: Structuring Your Online Course & Curriculum Mapping

 Week 5: Designing Effective Online Assessments & Next Steps

The Difference is Online Excellence

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
  • 1. Analyze the unique characteristics of the online learning environment and its learners
  • 2. Translate a course idea into a compelling online course proposal.
  • 3. Formulate clear, measurable, and learner-centered learning outcomes.
  • 4. Apply foundational pedagogical theories to design engaging online learning experiences.
  • 5. Develop a logical and effective online course structure and curriculum map.
  • 6. Select appropriate assessment strategies that align with online learning objectives.
  • 7. Identify key technological tools that support the online course design process.
Meet your instructor

Dr. Lindsay
Andreolli-Comstock

Hi. My name is Lindsay. I’d like to welcome you to my course. I am the co-founder and Managing Director of Tumbuh Global, an international educational design company and President and Principal Consultant of The School of Global Citizenry, a CEU-certified online school of lifelong learning. I am a Senior Educational Design and E-Learning Specialist with 23 years of nonprofit and B-corp spirited experience. I look forward to working with you!
Patrick Jones - Course author