Corporate Documentation & Training, Inc.

CORPORATE DOCUMENTATION & TRAINING, INC.
a loyalty management company

CDT's Instructional Design

CDT employs an Instructional Systems Design (ISD) methodology to ensure that a client's employees develop and retain the skills necessary to increase performance in the workplace. This ISD is closely modeled on similarly structured methodologies that are industry standards.

You will find additional information about ISD methodology in the links below. Each of these topics includes a brief discussion and an accompanying graphic.

Overall ISD Design and Development

The Five Phases of the ISD Process

ISD Phases

ISD Planning

Total ISD Design Model

Overall ISD Design and Development

The Instructional Systems Design (ISD) process is a methodology that, when followed, produces an effective training and/or documentation solution. Our highly experienced consultants and use this methodology to help produce an effective solution for our clients.

Instructional Systems Design Diagram

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The Five Phases of the ISD Process

Evaluation is a key phase within the five phases of the ISD process. CDT ensures that this evaluation is built into its entire methodology. This ensures that CDT thoroughly develops a solution to improve a client's business performance.

The Five Phases of the ISD Process Diagram

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ISD Phases

The ISD process phases, as defined below, ensure that CDT provides the client with an effective training, documentation, or other solution. CDT provides ongoing evaluation and quality assurance throughout the development of the solution to ensure its success.

Phase	Purpose
Analysis	Determine the most appropriate solution for the client.
Design	Create a design for the solution to meet the client's requirements.
Development	Prepare the materials to support the client's requirements.
Implementation	Release the solution to the clients.
Evaluation	Provide quality control assessment of the materials throughout the solution's development and testing.

ISD Phases Diagram

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ISD Planning

To ensure success for a project, CDT provides in-depth planning throughout the ISD. This planning, which is accomplished during the Analysis Phase, includes the following:

Determine instructional needs.
Determine instructional system concepts.
Determine resource requirements and constraints.
Develop ISD management and evaluation plans, including the project plan.

This planning assures that the client remains appraised of the project status on an ongoing basis and that there is appropriate continuity and professionalism in the delivered solution.

Initial ISD Planning Diagram

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Total ISD Design Model

The total ISD Design model features quality assurance throughout the development of a solution. This quality assurance includes the following elements:

Element	Detail
Management	Manage a solution's time, money, and resources.
Support	Provide educational and/or technical support for a project.
Administration	Ensure that a project is properly scheduled and conducted.
Final Quality Assessment	Ensure that the solution meets the gap in the client's performance.

More specifically, this evaluation and quality assurance includes the following checks throughout the project:

Review and edit of all documents.
Sign off all documents with the client.
Document all activities.
Evaluate the solution based on the results of a pilot test.
Implement measurable goals and milestones throughout the methodology's life cycle.

This evaluation and quality assurance ensures that the client receives a properly managed and implemented solution.

Total ISD Design Model Diagram

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