Course Design & Development

Build Your Best Course

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Ready to innovate? This page guides you through the full lifecycle of course development, from initial planning to launch and ongoing refinement.

Whether you are building a new course, redesigning an existing one, or updating your teaching approach, follow the structured pathway below.

We provide self-service resources for independent faculty and dedicated partnership opportunities with our Learning Design team.

Choose Your Level of Support

Select the pathway that best fits your timeline, goals, and the level of support you need. Both options provide structured guidance for face-to-face, hybrid, online synchronous and online asynchronous course development.

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Work Independently

Design or revise your course on your own timeline using structured guides and practical resources. Faculty working independently can request consultation appointments with a Learning Designer as needed for targeted feedback or questions. This option is best for minor revisions, incremental updates, or for faculty who are comfortable navigating the development process independently.

  • Self-guided planning and development resources
  • Flexible pacing
  • Templates and checklists
  • Optional one-on-one consultations

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Book a Design Consultation
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Partner with a Learning Designer

Partner with a Learning Designer through a structured development process designed to strengthen course quality and alignment. This is ideal for new builds or substantial redesigns. This pathway includes weekly working sessions, guided project planning, and hands-on support throughout the development timeline to ensure clarity, alignment, and long-term course success.

  • Weekly scheduled working sessions (8–12 weeks)
  • Structured project timeline and milestones
  • Hands-on instructional design support
  • Accessibility and quality alignment are built into the process

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Request Partnership (email [email protected])

Learn the Course Development Process

Identify your current phase and explore focused resources to guide your next steps.

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Before

Planning & Scoping

Establish your course vision, audience, learning outcomes, and structure before development begins.

Planning Resources
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During

Building & Review

Develop course materials, assessments, and learning activities while ensuring alignment and accessibility standards.

Building Resources
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After

Launch & Refinement

Evaluate performance, gather feedback, and refine your course for continuous improvement.

Refinement Resources

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