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This course is designed to help you move beyond just using simulation tools—to mastering them. You’ll discover how to apply proven learning science principles like cognitive load management, active learning and real-world contextualisation to create simulation experiences that stick.
Whether you're upskilling a veteran workforce or training new professionals, you'll learn how to design engaging, immersive and impactful simulations that build confidence, competence and critical thinking.
This course will be delivered 100% online through 12 self-paced modules. It will be delivered as asynchronous study and includes a cumulative completion of a workplace-linked project for immediate application of skills.
Who will benefit
Simulation educators and designers in healthcare, aviation, defence and other safety-critical industries
Instructional designers and learning professionals seeking to apply learning science to simulation
Trainers and facilitators aiming to create more engaging, effective and contextualised learning experiences
Course is suitable for
Dive into the educational theories that power successful simulation-based learning. You’ll discover how to integrate pedagogy with simulation tools to create personalised learning experiences that align with cognitive science and real-world outcomes.
Learn how to apply key theories like cognitive load, deliberate practice and situated learning to real-world simulation scenarios that improve learner outcomes.
Develop a deep understanding of the science behind how people learn, so you can design simulations that are more effective and engaging.
Apply what you learn directly to your current role, improving the quality of your training programs from day one.
Build your expertise in simulation-based education and earn credit toward further postgraduate study through UNSW’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Course material is tailored to simulation-based training in high-stakes fields like healthcare, aviation and defence.
Gain tools and strategies grounded in the latest learning science to design more effective and memorable simulations.
Demonstrate your learning by designing a simulation project that links directly to your workplace or professional context.
On completion of the course, you will receive a Certificate of Attainment and a digital badge from UNSW.
By the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of various learning science theories and how to apply them to create impactful simulation-based educational experiences. This knowledge will empower you to design and deliver educational programs that meet the needs of today's learners and achieve greater educational outcomes.
Each module follows a clear sequence, beginning with contemporary learning science theories such as Cognitive Load, Deliberate Practice, Social Learning and Situated Learning. This is followed by a critical evaluation of how these theories are applied across a variety of case studies.
The modules culminate in a headline learning strategy assessment, where you'll justify the use of the immersive environment to achieve the intended educational outcome.
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This is the first nanocredential in a series of courses in development that can be stacked towards 6 units of unspecified credit within a postgraduate program in Art & Design.
By completing this course, you will earn 1.5 units of credit that can be used towards stackable courses in the future, earning up to 6 units of credit. You can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and have these credits transferred upon commencing a postgraduate program in Art & Design with the Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture.
Course is suitable for
