QUEST partners identified a European need on the lack of harmonization for the upskilling and reskilling of workers, in the field of online training and digital learning experiences’ development. QUEST partners identified a European need on the lack of harmonization for the upskilling and reskilling of workers, in the field of online training and digital learning experiences’ development. The QUEST project contributes to closing the gap through high-quality Instructional Design.
Instructional design can be defined as “the process by which learning products and experiences are designed, developed, and delivered. These learning products include online courses, instructional manuals, video tutorials, learning simulations, etc.
Instructional designers are the 'architects' of the learning experience and the 'directors’ of the Instructional Systems Design ISD process” The professional Instructional Designer is fundamental for providing high-quality digital learning experiences—which came into even higher demand during the COVID-19 pandemic—and contribute to the 2021–2027 Digital Education Action Plan. The EID’s professional profile learning outcomes are in line with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Level 6. As prerequisites for the EID learning experience, it is supposed to have former knowledge in Educational Sciences, Design, Communication Sciences, or other relevant fields.
Curriculum for the European Instructional Design qualification