Overview: ADDIE

The ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) provides a structured framework for creating effective learning solutions. While various instructional design approaches exist, understanding ADDIE gives you a solid foundation for organizing any learning project.

This introductory workshop provides a clear overview of the ADDIE model and how it guides the instructional design process. You’ll learn the purpose and key activities within each phase, how the phases connect, and when to apply the model flexibly.

Perfect for those new to instructional design or seeking to formalize their approach, this workshop offers a conceptual understanding of ADDIE without overwhelming technical detail. Leave with a practical framework that helps organize your thinking about learning design across diverse contexts.

Your people will learn how to:

• Understand the powerful five-phase ADDIE framework that brings order to even the most complex learning projects
• Identify exactly what activities and outputs each phase requires, giving you clarity about what to do and when
• See how each phase connects to create a cohesive process, preventing critical gaps that undermine learning effectiveness
• Recognize when to apply ADDIE flexibly, adapting the framework to your specific project needs without losing its benefits
• Use ADDIE as a mental model to organize your instructional design thinking, making complex projects manageable
• Understand how ADDIE relates to other design approaches, allowing you to leverage the right framework for each situation