Design and Facilitation of E-Learning Courses
Course facts
- Payment: Free to learn, exam paid
- Credits: UGC / AICTE Credit
- Learning style: Scheduled, fixed dates
- Video access: Streaming Only
SWAYAM details
- Semester: July 2026
- Ends: Nov 15, 2026
- Exam: Dec 19, 2026
- Credits: 4
- Course type: Core
- NCRF level: 5.0
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Learn the foundations, models, and practice of instructional design for e-learning in this 12-week IGNOU course on SWAYAM, with 4 credits available.
Instructional design is the planning behind an online course: deciding what learners should be able to do, how the material is sequenced, and which activities and assessments show whether they are making progress. In e-learning it matters even more than in a classroom, because learners studying at a distance depend on the course structure for the guidance a teacher would otherwise give in person.
Offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) on SWAYAM, this course examines the foundations, theories, models, and processes of instructional design for e-learning environments, and how they are applied in practice. It is written for learners, teachers, and practitioners of e-learning, runs over 12 weeks, and asks for 3 to 5 hours of study a week. Teaching comes through video programs by subject experts, web resources, PDF and slide materials, and peer interaction, while quizzes, discussion forums, and short assignments check your understanding as you go.
What You Will Achieve
- Explain the foundations and theories that underpin e-learning design
- Describe the systemic approaches from which instructional design evolved
- Identify the main instructional design models and the processes they involve
- Relate design decisions to the needs of learners, teachers, and practitioners
Program Overview
The course starts with the ideas behind e-learning, then covers how instructional design is planned, and closes with how that design is put into practice.
Foundations and Theories of E-Learning
Sets out the theories and early systemic approaches that instructional design grew from.
- How instructional design developed from systemic approaches
- Theories that inform e-learning design
Instructional Design Models and Processes
Covers the models and processes used to plan and develop an e-learning environment.
- Instructional design models
- Planning, design, and development processes
Instructional Design in Practice
Looks at how design choices serve the people who study and teach online.
- Design aspects of e-learning courses
- Meeting the needs of learners and teachers
Certificate Awarded (Paid Exam)
Job Outlook
Instructional design is used wherever teaching moves online: in schools and universities adapting their courses, in open and distance learning institutions, and in training teams that build e-learning for staff. This course is most directly useful to teachers and e-learning practitioners who plan, build, or run online courses.
Are You Ready?
If you teach or train others and want to design e-learning courses on a sound footing, this IGNOU course is a structured place to start, with 4 credits available to those who complete it.
While it asks for steady weekly effort over 12 weeks, its focus on the foundations, models, and practice of instructional design, with 4 credits available, makes it a strong choice for teachers and e-learning practitioners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this e-learning design course for?
It is meant for learners, teachers, and practitioners of e-learning. It suits teachers moving their courses online, staff who build training material, and anyone who wants to understand how online courses are designed.
Can I earn academic credit for this course?
Yes. The course carries 4 credits. On SWAYAM, credit is earned by passing the final exam held after the course ends, and your own university decides whether to accept the credits toward your degree, so check with it before you enroll.
How is my learning assessed during the course?
Through quizzes, participation in discussion forums, and short assignments set during the 12 weeks. Once you finish all the required activities, you receive a course completion certificate.
Will I interact with other learners?
Yes. Alongside the video programs, web resources, and PDF and slide materials, the course uses peer interaction and discussion forums, so you can compare ideas with other teachers and practitioners.
Can I start this course at any time?
No. SWAYAM courses run on a fixed semester schedule, with set dates for enrollment, the course itself, and the exam. The current dates are shown in the course details on this page.
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