The original set of Instructional Design Competencies was developed in 1986 and was the result of more than a year of research, discussion, and validation by a group of instructional design professionals and academics.

Over the past l5 years there have been several developments in the major theories that underpin the instructional design field. In recognition of this the ibstpi® Board set out to review and revise the ID competencies. The 2000 set contains 23 competencies and 127 performance statements. The new version still retains the essential elements of the 1986 set, but also:

1. reflects the influence of advanced technologies, team-based design, and business management skills;
2. addresses the professional foundations of design, as well as planning and analysis, design and development, and implementation and management skills;
3. categorizes competencies as Essential or Advanced; and
4. has been validated globally.

Click the link below for the 2000 Instructional Design competencies. The complete listing of competencies and associated performance statements are found in Instructional Design Competencies: The Standards, available from Aboutlearning.

2000 Instructional Design Competencies

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