WSQ Diploma in Design and Development of Learning for Performance 2.0 (DDDLP 2.0)
Diploma
165 hours
Course reference number: TGS-2023038577
Advisory and Updates:
1 October 2023: Singaporean Citizens / Permanent Residents learners who are attending SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)'s funded courses must take their attendance digitally via the Singpass App for attendance-taking for both physical classroom and synchronous e-learning courses.
1 April 2025: DDDLP 2.0 will now be offered in both modular and cohort pathway from May 2025. Cohort pathway is only applicable for learners who have not been enrolled in any DDDLP 2.0 modules.
Course Overview
The WSQ Diploma in Design and Development of Learning for Performance 2.0 (DDDLP 2.0) aligns with the fundamental competencies recognised by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) for designing and developing SSG-funded WSQ certifiable courses.
This programme develops creative and analytical blended learning designers, laying the foundation for curriculum development and instructional design.
Learners will explore instructional strategies suitable for classroom, technology-enabled and workplace learning, gaining the skills to create blended learning experiences and user-centric solutions that enhance workplace performance.
The programme highlights for DDDLP 2.0 are as follows:
- Flexible programme duration in the modular pathway for self-paced learning within a two-year candidature period.
- Structured programme with a fixed duration of approximately twelve months in the cohort pathway within a two-year candidature period
- Reduction of pre-requisites with no compromise on programme rigour containing 6 SOAs.
- Enhancing employability and increasing marketability of graduates through portfolio building
- Exposure to future-oriented pedagogical practices that build learning-to-learn capabilities
- Exposure to latest tech tools such as generative AI to aid in design and development work
The WSQ DDDLP 2.0 programme is aligned to the Skills Framework for Training and Adult Education (SFw TAE). Upon completion of the programme, you will be issued with a WSQ Diploma in Design and Development of Learning for Performance from SkillsFuture Singapore which can be obtained through MySkillsFuture Portal.
This programme is offered by the Institute for Adult Learning (IAL), an autonomous institute of the Singapore University of Social Sciences (UEN: 200504979Z) (SUSS).
^ If you have attained the WSQ Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education (DACE) or WSQ Diploma in Design and Development of Learning for Performance, you will continue to be recognised as meeting SkillsFuture Singapore's Adult Education qualifications requirements for Curriculum Developers of SSG-Funded certifiable WSQ courses.
NOTE: Due to the intensive nature and demands of the programme, learners who have commitments should strongly re-consider before registering.
Learners enrolled in two concurrent modules must ensure that the schedules are deconflicted respectively. IAL reserves the right to remove/change the enrolments of such learners without compensation.
Learning Outcomes
Conduct learning and performance needs analysis with intended learners and/or other key stakeholders to promote workplace learning
Design user-centred blended curriculum to meet authentic learning and performance needs and promote learning-to-learn capabilities
Design future-oriented instructional strategies and develop user-centric learning resources to promote learning within and across learning modes
Design and develop assessments to promote learning and measure attainment of learning outcomes
Adopt a reflexive disposition in pursuit of professional development
Adopt Generative AI tools to create and/or enhance curriculum/content development
The WSQ DDDLP 2.0 is an accessible, flexible, and robust training program and IAL has been outstanding in adapting it to address the ever-changing and fast-paced needs of the ever-changing business landscape. The latest version is a testament of such dedication, and I am honored to be in the program.
Who Should Attend
Training and Adult Education professionals with
Keen interest in curriculum and instructional design
Keen interest in courseware development
SkillsFuture Singapore requires curriculum developers of SSG-Funded certifiable WSQ courses to attain WSQ Diploma in Design and Development of Learning for Performance (DDDLP or DDDLP 2.0) or WSQ Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education (DACE). For more information, click here.
Starting May 2025, the WSQ Diploma in Design and Development of Learning for Performance 2.0 (DDDLP 2.0) will be available in both cohort and modular learning pathways, allowing you to choose the format that best fits your goals and schedule.
Cohort Pathway
The Cohort Pathway offers learners a structured approach to completing the DDDLP programme, where modules are undertaken in a sequential order.
View the schedule for cohort pathway below:
*Cohort pathway is only applicable for learners who have not been enrolled in any DDDLP 2.0 modules.
Registration for cohort learning pathway will open during operational hours on the first Thursday of the month (except on public holidays).
Modular Pathway
The Modular Pathway provides learners with the flexibility to complete and stack modules at their own pace.
Available schedules will be released during operational hours on the first two Wednesdays of the month (except on public holidays).
RPP: Apply Reflective Practice for Professional Development
13 hours Apply reflective practice as a means of planning your lifelong professional development through setting professional learning goals and developing your portfolio.
Course dates are currently not available.
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LNA: Perform Learning Needs Analysis to Enhance Work Performance
34 hours Apply learning and performance needs analysis to identify workplace performance gaps and learning needs and to propose a blended learning solution where applicable.
Course dates are currently not available.
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BCL: Design Blended Curriculum for Adult Learning
37 hoursApply relevant curriculum models and instructional design principles to design an effective blended curriculum suitable for adult learners to address learning needs.
Course dates are currently not available.
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ALP: Design Assessment to Evaluate Learning and Performance
31 hours Apply concepts like principles of assessment and rules of evidence to design relevant and effective assessment framework and tools to evaluate and promote learning and performance.
Course dates are currently not available.
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DCF: Develop Courseware for Facilitation
22 hoursApply instructional strategies to develop user-centred activities and learning resources that are aligned to a sound curriculum design. This module focuses on classroom facilitation and tech-enabled facilitation.
Course dates are currently not available.
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DCE: Develop Courseware for e-Learning
28 hoursApply e-learning methodology to develop user-centred activities and learning resources that are aligned to a sound curriculum design, specifically e-learning. You will be developing a short 15-60 min microlearning module for asynchronous self-paced learning.
Course dates are currently not available.
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Entry Requirements
Possess effective English verbal and written communication skills (English language at GCE 'O' Level of B4 and above, or Workplace Literacy skills of Level 7 and above)
Please refer to the table below for acceptable alternatives:
Possess appropriate level subject matter specialisation and industry experience, relevant for the design, facilitation and assessment of learning
Minimum 2 years of Training and Adult Education (TAE) experience, in one or more domain expertise
- Possess strong information and communication technology (ICT) skills including:
- a) Sourcing for relevant information and materials from the workplace, library, internet or online databases
b) Using word processing and presentation software for report-writing and presentation
Possess good research skills including planning and scheduling, collecting relevant and reliable data from different sources, analysing collected data, conducting interviews etc.
Pre-requisites
WSQ Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP) (or equivalent)
OR
WSQ Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) (or equivalent)
Completion Requirements
- Learners are required to meet a minimum attendance of 75% per programme module
- Attain a "C" (Competent) grade for all modules. In lieu of a "Competent" grade, a credit exemption issued for that module is also acceptable
The WSQ DDDLP has been revamped and restructured to be more concise and flexible. The reduced programme duration enhances the efficiency while the flexibility to start and end the programme with any module, and the ability to decide on the duration to complete the course makes it more appealing for individuals who have specific busy periods in their work schedule. These changes make the DDDLP a favourable programme for WSQ course designers to embark on.”
Fees and Funding
Cohort/ Modules | Full Fee w 9% GST* | Nett Fee after SkillsFuture Funding^ w 9% GST* (for Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and below and Permanent Residents) | Nett Fee after SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy^ w 9% GST* (for Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above) | ||
| Cohort Pathway | |||||
| Full Programme | S$10,137.00 | S$3,041.10 | S$1,181.10 | ||
| Modular Pathway | |||||
RPP: Apply Reflective Practice for Professional Development | S$1,417.00 | S$425.10 | S$165.10 | ||
| LNA: Perform Learning Needs Analysis to Enhance Work Performance | S$1,744.00 | SS$523.20 | S$203.20 | ||
| BCL: Design Blended Curriculum for Adult Learning | S$1,853.00 |
| S$215.90 | ||
| ALP: Design Assessment to Evaluate Learning and Performance | S$1,744.00 | S$523.20 | S$203.20 | ||
| DCF: Develop Courseware for Facilitation | S$1,635.00 | S$490.50 | S$190.50 | ||
| DCE: Develop Courseware for e-Learning | S$1,744.00 | S$523.20 | S$203.20 | ||
*With effect from 1 January 2024, applicants will be subjected to the 9% GST rate.
^SkillsFuture Funding and SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
- For each module, you must achieve at least 75% attendance, and pass assessments.
- For companies with a contract with IAL, full payment of the course fees shall be made to IAL within the 30 days credit term from the date of invoice.
- For more information on MCES, click here.
SkillsFuture Credit
- Only self-sponsored applicants can use SkillsFuture Credit.
- You can use SkillsFuture Credit, SkillsFuture Credit Top-Up to offset the fees. Please note that SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career Support) is not applicable.
- Please register within 60 days from start date of the programme. For more information on SkillsFuture Credit, refer here
Mandatory e-Attendance via Singpass App from 1 October 2023
- Singaporean Citizens/Permanent Residents are required to set up your Singpass account and download the Singpass App prior to course commencement.
- Learners will have to submit a reschedule request, with an applicable fee, if they are unable to do so.
- Please be present in class (physical and online) 15 minutes before the scheduled lesson time on the actual day and have the following ready:
- Smart device (e.g., smartphone or iPad) with a functioning camera,
- Singpass mobile app installed on the smart device,
- Login credentials for the Singpass App.
Payment Advisory
- You will be required to make the course fee payment via eNets/credit card (VISA or MasterCard) and/or SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) - (applicable for self-sponsored applicant) at the end of the registration process. Please note that the system will automatically cancel the registration if full payment (including SFC, where applicable) has not been successfully processed by 11.59pm (Singapore Time) on the same day of the registration. You will have to reapply for the course, subject to seat availability at the point of re-registration.
- For dedicated corporate runs with a contract signed with IAL, billing and payment will follow the terms of the signed contract. If you wish to find out more on customised corporate arrangements, please get in touch with us at +65 6579 0300 or reach out to us via the below form.
Programme Administrative Information
Application process
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I am happy that the duration of the WSQ DDDLP course and lessons have been shortened. The WSQ DDDLP 2.0 is suitable for all curriculum developers of WSQ programmes and is a great accreditation to add to your CV.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Throughout the module, learners will also be assessed via various means, including class presentations, demonstrations or practical performances.
Learners that chose the cohort pathway must complete the modules in sequential order.
For continuous learning, you may refer to our Continuing Professional Development courses (CPDs).
The differences are as follows:
DDDLP:
- Offered via a cohort-based approach
- Requires a Project Host
DDDLP 2.0:
- Offers a cohort or modular pathway
- Does not require a Project Host
- Focuses more on workplace performance diagnosis, portfolio development, and
- inclusion of technological tools like generative AI.
Modular pathway learners can finish in a shorter duration, while cohort learners follow a 12-month schedule, both subject to achieving required competency grades and schedules availability.
By equipping learners with these advanced capabilities, which build upon the foundational skills of a Learning Facilitator or Trainer, the programme prepares them for diverse roles within the Training and Adult Education (TAE) sector, spanning facilitation, curriculum design and development, and potentially paving the way for leadership and management opportunities.
Graduates exploring career pathways within the Training and Adult Education (TAE) sector may look to enhance their professional growth through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses and active participation in Adult Education Network (AEN) activities.
For guidance on career pathways within the Training and Adult Education landscape, graduates can enrol in "Exploring AE Career Journeys: Insights from Practitioners", an IAL programme designed to provide valuable insights and support.