Professional Foundations
Being professional means a lot of different things in different industries and practices. In the Learning Design and Technology (LDT) sector, we value not only academic and practical knowledge, but also high-quality communication, an open and positive attitude, as well as honest, fair, and equitable practices.
Learning designers (ID) strive to communicate in a clear, concise, and respectful manner. Our communication aims to build effective and constructive relationships, it builds a learning community.
IDs apply learning design theories, models, and the latest relevant research in building learning activities for clients. We use systematic design thinking in the process to promote maximum alignment with clients’ objectives.
Being professional means keeping updated with the latest research and relevant educational technology. We participate in continued professional development so that clients get the latest and best practices.
Being professional also means being legally, ethically, and politically responsible when delivering learning design solutions. We recognize, respect, and comply with organizational constraints and professional codes of ethics. We also strive to promote diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI).
Click on the badges below to see competency challenges in each category and the artifacts of completion.