5 essential tips for creating effective eLearning courses
May 25, 2025
Start with clear learning objectives. Define specific, measurable outcomes for what learners should achieve.
1. Start with Clear Learning Objectives
- Define specific, measurable outcomes for what learners should achieve.
- Use these objectives to guide your content, structure, and assessments.
- Example: “By the end of this module, learners will be able to identify the 5 stages of project management.”
2. Keep Content Focused and Bite-Sized
- Break complex topics into short, manageable lessons.
- Avoid overloading learners with too much information at once.
- Use the “need to know vs. nice to know” rule to prioritize content.
3. Use Engaging Visuals and Interactivity
- Include images, videos, diagrams, and animations to reinforce concepts.
- Add interactive elements like quizzes, drag-and-drop activities, or scenarios to boost retention.
- Keep design clean and consistent to maintain focus
4. Design for Accessibility and Mobile
- Use accessible fonts, colors, and contrast for all learners.
- Ensure your course works smoothly on phones and tablets.
- Include captions, transcripts, and keyboard navigation for inclusivity.
5. Test and Improve Based on Feedback
- Pilot the course with a small group of users.
- Gather feedback on clarity, engagement, and usability.
- Continuously refine content, pacing, and design based on learner input and analytics.
The world is changing fast—and so are the skills people need to keep up. At Mt Hutt Digital, we design learning with one big idea in mind: learners shouldn’t just receive information.
In a world saturated with digital solutions, the old adage “build it and they will come” no longer holds true.
