Certified Instructional Design & Digital Learning Professional (CIDP)® 

In this self-paced program, you’ll be guided through the course materials to build strong skills in corporate instructional design and digital course development—earning your credential as a certified instructional design and digital learning professional.

  • Gain instructional design and digital learning skills, earn industry-standard credentials
  • Stand out as a top corporate learning expert and professional
  • Distinguish yourself, attract opportunities and thrive in corporate learning & development environments
  • No prior experience or degree required 
  • 4 hands-on courses required to earn the completion certificate

Skills You’ll Gain: 
Instructional Design, Project Management, E-learning Development, Immersive Learning, Digital learning content development and more

Career Paths: 
Instructional Designer, E-learning Developer, ID Project Manager, Digital Course Creator, Learning Technologist, Learning & Development Specialist and more. 

(CIDP)® certification program

Access to all courses

Self-Paced & 100% Online

Navigate Your Path to Career Success?

Are you considering a move into corporate instructional design but feeling overwhelmed or unsure about where to start? Many people feel stuck trying to understand the real expectations of corporate L&D, even after taking courses or learning the tools. If you’re tired of scattered information and want clear guidance, a structured program can give you the support and direction you need.

Unlock Your Path to Instructional Design & Digital Course Development

It's time to learn from experienced corporate instructional design professionals who can give you a clear roadmap, practical guidance, and the support you need to overcome your challenges. With the right skills and direction, you can confidently lead projects, solve real business problems, and step into a fulfilling corporate ID career. If instructional design is your passion, now is the moment to accelerate your journey and position yourself for the corporate L&D role you’ve been dreaming of.

Introducing the Certified Instructional Design & Digital Learning Professional (CIDP)® Program

CIDMI’s Certified Instructional Design & Digital Learning Professional (CIDP®) credential empowers learning professionals with the essential skills to design, develop, and implement impactful corporate training programs that drive business performance. This comprehensive certification focuses on bridging the gap between instructional design theory and practical application within corporate environments.

The CIDP® credential equips participants with the frameworks, tools, and techniques to excel in corporate instructional design roles. Through a hands-on, project-based curriculum, learners master the end-to-end instructional design process.

Graduates of the CIDP® program are prepared for roles such as corporate instructional designer, learning experience designer, e-learning developer, digital learning strategist, digital course developer and many more. The flexible, self-paced online format allows professionals to learn on their own schedule while building a portfolio that demonstrates real-world expertise in instructional design and digital learning for today’s corporate landscape.

What's in the (CIDP)® Program?

Instant access to the processes, mindset, and tools instructional designers already use to create courses on repeat

Gain a wealth of experience through interactive digital content, templates, worksheets, up-to-date strategies, and the essential tools used by corporate instructional designers today. Plus, unlock exclusive access to all signature digital courses designed for both new and aspiring instructional designers.

Feedback & Accountability

We keep you on track to hit weekly milestones with a proven process our students have used to get results time and again.

Blockchain certification

To verify your skills

5-star ratings

Best-in-Class training, rated by learners

Interactive Exercises

Learn by doing with guided simulations

Earning Your CIDMI® Corporate Instructional Design & E-Learning Development Certificate

COURSE 2: Project Management for Instructional Design & E-learning Development (Preview Course)

COURSE 3: Design & Development of Corporate E-learning (Preview Course)

Skills & Learning Objectives

  • Define an organization's corporate strategic plan and its relation to corporate instructional design
  • Partner with stakeholders to ensure training programs support business drivers and objectives that are aligned to the mission, vision, and goals of the organization
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, SMEs, and other L&D professionals to design and develop learning solutions.
  • Apply adult learning principles as well as instructional design processes/frameworks in designing learning solutions. 
  • Identify models and approaches for evaluating the impact of learning solutions 
  • Apply a range of skills and methods to conduct training needs analysis and identify training gaps
  • Recommend appropriate learning solutions in solving business problems. 
  • Gather relevant data using relevant techniques to identify training gaps
  • Write up a training needs analysis report
  • Write appropriate learning outcomes that align with business’ goals and objectives
  • Write effective and measurable learning objectives
  • Select appropriate training delivery methods that help meet learning objectives
  • Select instructional strategies/methods that help learners accomplish learning objectives
  • Elicit content knowledge from subject matter experts as well as research relevant information on a given topic 
  • Outline and structure course content in a manner most appropriate to achieve learning objectives
  • Complete an instructional design document (IDD) to document instructional processes and strategies
  • Develop course materials for synchronous, asynchronous, instructor-led, and blended learning solutions.
  • Apply traditional or agile project management processes in developing learning solutions.
  • Schedule, plan and allocate resources towards the development of learning resources.  
  • Create project plans and schedules that incorporate resources, tasks, and timelines.
  • Leverage the power of AI to speed up the design and development of learning solutions.

Meet Your Instructor

Ade Bakare MS, RAC, CPTD

Ade is a highly qualified and experienced instructional designer who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the field of corporate L&D. He is the Founder and CLO of CIDMI with an extensive background in instructional design, digital course development, and learning management systems. As a certified professional in talent development (CPTD) with an area of expertise in instructional design, he has dedicated the past 14 years of his career to designing and delivering high-impact learning solutions and upskilling teams across the biotechnology, life sciences, and pharmaceutical industries. 

Upskilled teams at:

Testimonials

"I landed my current corporate role in March with the help of what I learned in your course!"

Tiffany Steadman, M.Ed 
Instructional Designer

"I’d been working as a corporate instructional designer, but I knew I had gaps I needed to close. Joining CIDMI's program helped me sharpen my skills, gain confidence, and become more effective in my role."

Obianuju Orakwue 
Instructional Designer

"CIDMI courses gives in-depth, hands-on experience in the process of creating sound instructional training with actual teaching and modeling of each step of ADDIE from needs analysis to deliverable. It is truly worth both the time and investment in your career as an ID! I loved every minute of learning!!!"

Doreen Pina-Pena, M.Ed
Instructional Designer

Thanks to CIDMI. This accomplishment highlights my deep understanding of managing instructional design and e-learning projects in corporate settings.

Philip Ochika
Instructional Designer

Obi had been working in corporate as an instructional designer but she recognized that she had some knowledge and skills gaps she needed to fill. Obi joined corporate instructional design mastery to sharpen her instructional design skills, get support and therefore become more effective in her role. Play the video to hear what she had to say about the program.
Obianuju Orakwue

Program Manager, Learning Design

Cori was searching for instructional design opportunities when she first joined corporate instructional design mastery. She knew she had to first upskill to acquire the necessary skills that will guarantee her success in landing an opportunity. In just a few weeks of joining, she was able to gain enough skills and confidence to help her land a new instructional design role for a loan company. Play the video to hear her story.
Cori Scott

Instructional Designer/E-learning Developer

Course Pricing

Take the Next Step in Your Career

Gain unlimited access to online courses, certifications, and resources. Through self-study you can progress at your own pace to build new skills and get certified with CIDMI's digital courses and training resources.

One-Time Payment

$497 USD

  • Pay in Full

    • Self-study of all digital courses, lessons and assignments
    • Access to guided CIDMI® Certificate Program (Self-Study)
    • Lifetime Access to all digital courses, lessons and assignments
    • Hands-on application and practice.
    • Digital blockchain verified certificate
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Frequently Asked Questions

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The Corporate Instructional Design & Digital Learning Professional (CIDP®) certification is CIDMI’s flagship program, designed for anyone looking to build professional skills in instructional design and digital learning for corporate environments. It’s ideal for L&D professionals, instructional designers, educators transitioning into corporate training, and career changers who want to master the frameworks, tools, and strategies needed to create engaging and business-driven learning experiences.

There are no formal prerequisites—you don’t need an L&D or training background to start. All you need is a computer and an internet connection. 

Courses are built by industry experts and include hands–on exercises, case studies, and simulations that mirror real L&D work. You’ll graduate with desk–ready skills you can apply immediately, along with templates and tools you can use on the job.

It takes an average of 3-4 months to complete the entire program and confidently create a project. However, you are given the freedom to complete all of the training at your own pace! 

Yes you can contact the instructor with general or support questions. Full Blended Experience bundle includes full instructor support function which allows you to communicate directly with your instructor about any course-related questions.

You will have life-time access to the course materials and resources provided to you in this program.

The CIDP® certification gives you unlimited access to the full course library. Your enrollment covers access to all video lessons, downloadable templates, interactive exercises, exams, and certificates—plus any future updates. There are no hidden fees; everything you need to complete the CIDP® and earn your credential is included.

Yes, once you complete all required courses and the final exam, your digital CIDP® certificate will be available instantly.

Yes, this program is very hands-on and you'll be required to complete tasks and assignments that contributes toward your portfolio project. 

You will have access to all scheduled group coaching call recordings, so if you miss the live session, you can simply catch the recording. (Note that this option is only available for those who enroll in the Full Blended Experience)

No! Your enrollment into the corporate instructional design and e-learning certificate program grants you access to all the available digital courses. 

Yes! You can choose to enroll in just a single course offered in the certificate program, if that is what you would prefer. You can access our courses page to see all available courses you can enroll into. Click here to visit our courses page

Courses are built by industry experts and include hands–on exercises, case studies, and simulations that mirror real instructional design work. You’ll graduate with desk–ready skills you can apply immediately, along with templates and tools you can use on the job.

If you still have questions, please email us at info@corporateidmastery.com and we'll be happy to answer any of your questions!

Learn instructional design best practices from a certified learning and development professional making a global impact in the biotechnology industry.

There is more to instructional design that just being able to create e-learning using storyline or captivate. In this course, you will learn the wholistic skills you need to become a well-rounded instructional designer and be able to respond to requests from decision makers within the organization. You will learn how to partner with SMEs and stakeholders to identify gaps in employee knowledge and skills, conduct training needs assessment, establish learning objectives, design and develop effective and engaging learning solutions. You will also learn ways to evaluate the effectiveness of the learning solutions you create.

As a biotechnology industry expert, our instructor, Ade has led numerous corporate instructional design projects that have produced learning solutions that helped address business concerns for biotech companies like Human Genome Sciences, GlaxoSmithKline, Novavax, Emergent BioSolutions and MilliporeSigma.  

Till today, I still work as a senior instructional designer and consultant to some of biggest biotech companies in the world.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Instructional Design in the corporate world
  • Core foundation for success as a corporate instructional designer
  • Instructional Design Models
  • Being Agile with A.D.D.I.E 
  • Adult Learning Theories that Matter in Corporate
  • Understanding Business Drivers
  • Project Management Basics for IDs
  • Case Study 
  • Assignment #1: Choose your course & create your project plan

Learn how to carry out an effective training needs analysis or assessment. Every corporate instructional designer is expected to know how to get to the root of every training request to identify the gaps in your learners. By conducting a thorough needs assessment, you will be able to propose learning solutions that focus on addressing or closing those gaps.  

Learn the key components of an effective course design process because this is where instructional design really happens!

  • Writing effective learning objectives
  • Bloom’s Taxonomy and Learning objectives
  • Defining delivery approach
  • Working with SMEs on course design (course mapping, outlining, etc.)
  • Defining instructional strategies
  • Documenting your design approach in an IDD
  • Storyboarding for E-learning  
  • Case study (continued)
  • Assignment #3: Complete your IDD & Create your storyboard 

Learn the how to develop interactive and engaging learning experiences leveraging the use of industry standard development tools!

  • The course development process 
  • Development of instruction for Self-paced E-learning
  • Developing for instructor-led delivery  
  • Demo: Working with multi-media and associated tools (video, voice-over script and audio)
  • Working with Authoring tools: Beginner's Guide to Adobe Captivate [Demo]
  • Working with Multimedia (Video Editing): Premiere Pro  [Demo] | Vyond Animations
  • Working with Multimedia (Audio): Voiceover scripting & production 
  • Assignment #4: Create your course project  

Learn how to implement your training programs and evaluate the effectiveness of your training in corporate! 

  • Implementing corporate training programs
  • Approach for implementing self-paced vs instructor-led programs
  • Learning Management Systems & your Implementation Strategy 
  • Evaluating training effectiveness on multiple levels [Kirkpatrick Model in Action]
  • Rollout and communication to the organization

You have acquired the knowledge and skills required, now its time 'ID-OPTIMIZE' your LinkedIn Profile, Resume and Build your Portfolio. Take advantage of one on one support 

  • Optimizing your Resume & LinkedIn for ID opportunities
  • Creating your ID portfolio and adding your course project
  • Schedule One on One time to get further assistance & support 
  • You're ready to start applying!

Courses Included

One-Time Payment

$497 USD

  • Pay in Full

    • Self-study of all digital courses, lessons and assignments
    • Access to guided CIDMI® Certificate Program (Self-Study)
    • Lifetime Access to all digital courses, lessons and assignments
    • Hands-on application and practice.
    • Digital blockchain verified certificate
Enroll Now

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