Design Courses with Constructive Alignment

A comprehensive course design tool following QAA Quality Code and FHEQ frameworks. Guide your team through the end-to-end process of designing higher education and corporate training courses.

8-Phase Design Workflow

A structured approach to course design that ensures quality, alignment, and compliance with academic standards.

Strategic Brief

Capture context, rationale, and strategic fit before design begins.

Reference Points

Anchor your design to FHEQ, QAA benchmarks, and competency frameworks.

Learning Outcomes

Define measurable outcomes aligned with Blooms taxonomy.

Module Design

Structure your course with credit-bearing modules and outcome mapping.

Three Design Modes

Choose the mode that fits your course type and audience.

Higher Education

Full academic framework with FHEQ levels, credit values, and validation pathways for degree-awarding courses.

  • FHEQ Level Descriptors
  • QAA Subject Benchmarks
  • Credit Framework
  • Validation Workflow

Corporate Training

Professional development and CPD courses with industry competency frameworks and client sign-off workflows.

  • Competency Frameworks
  • Professional Body Standards
  • Client Review Process
  • Flexible Duration

Credit-Bearing Professional

Hybrid mode for professional courses that carry academic credit through awarding body partnerships.

  • Academic Standards
  • Professional Audience
  • Dual Approval Path
  • Employer-Focused

Ready to Design Your Course?

Start with our guided workflow and create a complete course design package ready for validation or delivery.