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P2
INST.GEN.P2
Developing
Instructional Design

Developing

INST.GEN.P2

P2P2 — Developing Professionalmedium0.70draftglobalv1

Independently design modules, create assessments and interactive content.

Level
P2 · P2 — Developing Professional · 1–3 yrs
Function · Focus
Instructional Design · General
Market pay (median)
Pay basis
model pending

Independently design modules, create assessments and interactive content.

The story of this role

Who does this work

The Instructional Designer, an expert in crafting engaging learning experiences, who wants to empower others through effective education.

The problem this role solves

  • The external problem: Learners struggle to absorb and apply knowledge effectively due to poorly designed educational materials.
  • The internal problem: The Instructional Designer feels frustrated and overwhelmed when they see learners face difficulties and disengagement.
  • Why it matters: Everyone deserves access to quality education that inspires and fosters growth, yet many learning experiences fall short of this ideal.

The plan

  1. 1. Assess the needs of the learners to identify specific knowledge gaps and learning objectives.
  2. 2. Apply educational theories and design principles to create structured and engaging learning materials.
  3. 3. Utilize active learning strategies that promote participation and retention.
  4. 4. Implement and test the learning experience, gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
  5. 5. Monitor learner progress and outcomes to ensure effectiveness and make adjustments as necessary.

What's at stake

Learners remain disengaged and confused by the materials, leading to poor performance. The instructional design process becomes rushed and unfocused, resulting in ineffective educational experiences.

Success looks like

Learners demonstrate improved understanding and retention of material. Educational programs lead to measurable performance improvements and satisfaction.

Summary

Independently design modules, create assessments and interactive content.

Level — P2 — Developing Professional

Early-career professional; developing skills, handles routine tasks with some independence

Scope
Defined deliverables / small features
Autonomy
General supervision; reviewed at milestones
Complexity
Some non-routine problems; applies established patterns
Impact
Own and immediate-team deliverables
Decision rights
Routine technical choices within guidance
Leadership
May guide interns
Typical experience
1–3 yrs

Core outputs

No core outputs recorded yet.

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Componentsshow ▾

Responsibilities8

  • Design modulescommonlevel
  • Create assessmentscommonlevel
  • Develop interactive contentcommonlevel
  • Collaborate with subject matter expertscommonlevel
  • Ensure alignment with learning objectivescommonlevel
  • Conduct needs analysiscommonlevel
  • Evaluate learning outcomescommonlevel
  • Provide feedback on instructional materialscommonlevel

Tasks3

  • Design learning modulescommonlevel
  • Create assessmentscommonlevel
  • Develop interactive contentcommonlevel

Skills8

  • Module designcommonlevel
  • Assessment creationcommonlevel
  • Interactive toolscommonlevel
  • Communicationcommonlevel
  • Collaborationcommonlevel
  • Needs analysiscommonlevel
  • Outcome evaluationcommonlevel
  • Feedback provisioncommonlevel

Knowledge8

  • Instructional design modelscommonlevel
  • Assessment techniquescommonlevel
  • Interactive content toolscommonlevel
  • Learning objectives alignmentcommonlevel
  • Needs analysis methodscommonlevel
  • Outcome evaluation strategiescommonlevel
  • Feedback mechanismscommonlevel
  • Collaboration with expertscommonlevel

competency8

  • Analytical skillscommonlevel
  • Effective communicationcommonlevel
  • Initiativecommonlevel
  • Module designcommonlevel
  • Assessment creationcommonlevel
  • Interactive content developmentcommonlevel
  • Collaborationcommonlevel
  • Outcome evaluationcommonlevel

qualification4

  • 3–5 years of experiencecommonlevel
  • Bachelor's degree in Education or related fieldcommonlevel
  • Proficiency in instructional design toolscommonlevel
  • Strong analytical skillscommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
AliasTypeConfidenceApproved
Instructional Design IIcommonmedium0.70
Instructional Design 2commonmedium0.66
Instructional Designer IIcommonmedium0.70
Instructional Designer 2commonmedium0.66
Classification mappingsshow ▾

O*NET / SOC

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