CERTIFIED INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER (CID)

The Certified Instructional Designer (CID) program equips participants with the essential skills and frameworks required to design, deliver, and evaluate impactful learning experiences. Through one of the most comprehensive instructional design courses, learners gain both theoretical understanding and hands-on application of modern training design principles

Key skills you’ll develop include:
• Mastery of Adult Learning Principles and understanding the difference between Andragogy and Pedagogy.
• Conducting effective Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and identifying competency gaps.
• Applying advanced Instructional Design models such as MEHR-ID, MM-SAM, and Reigeluth’s Elaboration Theory
• Designing engaging Instructor-Led (ILT) and eLearning (ELT) content, along with activities and infographics.
• Creating powerful storyboards, multimedia modules, and video-based learning materials.
• Developing robust assessment plans, collecting feedback, and conducting program evaluation using Kirkpatrick’s levels

By completing this instructional design certification, professionals gain the capability to transform learning objectives into measurable performance outcomes.

The Certified Instructional Designer (CID) program offers a flexible and engaging structure designed to suit working professionals. As one of the most practical instructional design courses, it blends theory with real-world application to ensure participants gain both knowledge and implementation skills.

Program Details
• Duration: 4–6 weeks of guided learning with flexible pacing.
• Delivery Format: A blended model combining online learning with live interactive workshops.
• Learning Methods: Hands-on practice through case studies, simulations, practical exercises, and project work that mirror real training scenarios.
• Assessments: Continuous evaluation through quizzes, applied projects, and a final certification exam.
• Optional Upgrade: Access to a Job Acceleration Masterclass and advanced blended modules for enhanced career growth in instructional design and learning development.

This structured roadmap ensures every participant completes the course with strong practical exposure and job-ready instructional design skills.

Earning an instructional design certification like the Certified Instructional Designer (CID) opens up a wide range of rewarding career opportunities in the learning and development space. With organizations increasingly investing in digital learning and skill-based training, certified professionals are in high demand across industries and geographies

Key Job Roles Include:
• Instructional Designer / eLearning Designer – Create engaging, interactive learning experiences using proven design models.
• Learning & Development Specialist / Manager – Design, deliver, and evaluate corporate learning strategies to enhance workforce capability.
• Training Consultant / HR Learning Consultant – Advise organizations on learning design, performance improvement, and talent development.
• Organizational Learning & Development Professional – Build leadership pipelines and learning ecosystems aligned with business goals.

A certified professional enjoys a dynamic instructional design career with strong global opportunities, spanning corporate training, education technology, consulting, and eLearning development.

Professionals choose Middle Earth HR for their instructional design certification journey because of our unmatched blend of credibility, expertise, and results-driven learning approach:

• Reputation and Industry Recognition: Middle Earth HR is widely recognized in the L&D community for delivering high-quality, career-oriented training programs that align with global best practices.
• Experienced Trainers: Our trainers bring extensive real-world experience in Instructional Design and Learning & Development, ensuring practical insights that go beyond theory
• Partnerships and Accreditations: We are partnered with renowned organizations, offering SHRM and HRCI recertification credits, adding significant value to your professional credentials.
• Alumni Success Stories: Our graduates have successfully advanced their careers in corporate L&D roles, and their testimonials reflect the tangible impact of our training programs.
• Practical, Outcome-Focused Learning: We emphasize hands-on, results-driven learning that equips professionals to design and implement effective corporate training programs immediately.

Choosing Middle Earth HR for your instructional design certification ensures not just a credential but a transformative learning experience that enhances your career growth and professional credibility.

Our instructional design courses are designed not just to teach but to accelerate your career growth with exclusive benefits:

• Free Relevant LMS Tool Certification: Gain hands-on expertise and official certification in popular Learning Management Systems to boost your practical skills.
• 3-Month Job Acceleration Masterclass (JAM): Fast-track your career with targeted guidance on job readiness, interview preparation, and portfolio building.
• Alumni Support & Recertification Credit Recognition: Stay connected with our vibrant alumni network and earn credits recognized for professional recertification.
• Flexible Program Format: Choose between live online sessions or blended learning modules to fit your schedule and learning style.
• Upgrade Option for Advanced Blended Modules: Enhance your learning experience with advanced modules that combine self-paced and interactive training for deeper mastery.

By enrolling in our instructional design courses, you gain not only knowledge but also practical certifications, career acceleration opportunities, and ongoing professional support.