As an IACET commissioner, one of that areas I've found organizations have a hard time offering evidence for in their applications for accreditation or reaccreditation revolves around Element 6.3: The Provider shall have a process to ensure instructional methods are appropriately matched to achieve the learning outcomes and to incorporate adult learning principles. This might be a little easier for those offering in-person or virtual instruction because you can facilitate activities and observe whether learners are making connections and learning new skills. When it comes to elearning, many training designers struggle to design interactions that actually are appropriately matched to achieve their learning outcomes.
Join me for this 60-minute webinar in which I will share a variety of design examples to help learners practice and demonstrate what they’re learning.
Brian Washburn is an author, speaker, and the co-founder and CEO of Endurance Learning, an instructional design firm dedicated to creating engaging and impactful learning experiences. With over two decades of experience in learning and development, Brian has established himself as a thought leader and innovator in instructional design.
His journey began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Paraguay from 1998 to 2000, where he trained farmers in basic business principles. This experience ignited his passion for education and training, steering him toward nonprofit roles where he led training teams with missions ranging from ensuring safe, permanent homes for children in foster care to eradicating corneal blindness worldwide.
Under his leadership, Endurance Learning has developed creative and unique instructor-led and elearning programs for a diverse clientele, including international NGOs, nonprofit organizations, and Fortune 500 companies. Brian has facilitated workshops on presentation skills and instructional design across North America, South America, Asia, and Africa. These experiences have helped him identify and refine certain training and facilitation principles that have proven effective across geographic borders, cultures, types of organizations, age groups, and languages.
In addition to his practical experience, Brian is the author of two books. “What’s Your Formula? Combine Learning Elements for Impactful Training” (2021) and "Instructional Design on a Shoestring" (2024). He has also contributed chapters to several publications by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), including “ATD’s Handbook for Consultants” and “ATD’s Handbook for Training and Talent Development.”
Brian holds an MA in Organizational Psychology, is a past President of ATD Puget Sound, and serves as a Commissioner for the International Accreditors for Continuing Education & Training (IACET).
Brian lives in Seattle, Washington with his wife, two children, and dog, Picco. You can learn more about Brian via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianwashburn/
Dates Available: August 13, 2025 8:00 AM – October 2, 2025 12:59 PM
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