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11 Tips for Choosing an E-Learning Developer<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Getting an e-learning developer to create your training courses will result in higher quality modules and a better experience for learners. Learning outcomes will also improve as the e-learning developer will be able to get the right blend of training strategy, design, and technological features. This, in turn, improves return on investment<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Choosing the wrong e-learning developer, on the other hand, will cost you time and money. Plus, you are also likely to experience high levels of frustration.<\/p>\n

How do you avoid this? How do you make sure you choose the right e-learning developer?<\/p>\n

Here are 11 tips to help you choose an e-learning developer who will deliver your project on time, within budget, and with a minimal amount of hassle. Using these tips will also ensure you get an e-learning partner who will deliver training modules that will be successful and that will benefit your business.<\/p>\n

1. Know What You Want to Achieve<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The first step starts before you talk to potential e-learning developers as it\u2019s important you have a clear idea of what you want them to do.<\/p>\n

This obviously includes the topic of the module and the various subject areas you want to cover.<\/p>\n

However, you should also think about how you are going to measure success<\/a> as well as the learning results you want the course to deliver and the business outcomes you want to achieve.<\/p>\n

2. Does the E-Learning Developer Understand Instructional Design?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Instructional design is an important concept in e-learning development, so it\u2019s essential your e-learning developer fully understands it. Crucially, they should know the difference between design and instructional design as they are not the same thing.<\/p>\n

Design is usually about making things look trendy and cool. Of course, this is subjective, plus designers can often lose the run of themselves, trying to achieve a design wow-factor with the work they produce.<\/p>\n

Instructional design<\/a>, on the other hand, involves using design to improve the learning experience and facilitate learning. Taking an instructional design approach means designing elements that have a purpose and a learning value. Examples of learning purpose and value include:<\/p>\n