Identify instructional goals by identifying the overarching goals that tie to real-world applications, describing the specific knowledge, skills, or attitudes (KSAs) the learner is expected to acquire. The instructional goals should be nested within the organization's strategic goals. ​​​​​​​​

Conduct an instructional analysis by analyzing the learners, environment, and determining the skills involved in achieving the learning goal. Also, identify if the instructional goal is linked to the psychomotor, affective, and/or cognitive domain(s). 

Identify entry behaviors and Learner characteristics, such as preferences, motivation, and various traits, to narrow the path forward in creating the learning experience. Determine learners' prior knowledge to identify the learning gap.

Write performance objectives by describing the task or process to be mastered and the criteria to gauge the learners' progress.  Transform the needs and goals into specific, measurable objectives. This includes the conditions, the behavior, and the criteria. 

Develop criterion-reference test items by identifying the most suitable form of assessment, which is not only to assess the learner but also assess the learning design. 

Develop an instructional strategy by considering the learning theories and models that best meet the learners' needs and fit with the subject matter of the learning experience. 

Select instructional materials by choosing materials, tools, and exercises to achieve the learning goals. This includes creating content such as tutorials, branching scenarios, and engaging content. 

Develop & conduct formative evaluations, both formal and/or informal, to assess how effectively the learning experience is expected to perform and is conducted during the learning experience.

Develop & conduct summative evaluation(s) to be delivered at the end of the learning experience to assess the effectiveness, including learner satisfaction, KSA achievement, and organizational impact. 

Revise instruction throughout the entire process, in a continuous cycle of review and revision. ​​