Instructional Design is seen as a instructional tool that helps facilitate learning in the most effective way. The process is done by testing theories of learning and at times, may only take place in student-only, teacher-led or community-based settings. There are many instructional design models but many are based on the ADDIE model with the phases analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation.

Analyze - In the analysis phase, instructional problem is clarified, the instructional goals and objectives are established and the learning environment and learner's existing knowledge and skills are identified.

Design - The design phase deals with learning objectives, assessment instruments, exercises, content, subject matter analysis, lesson planning and media selection. The design phase should be systematic and specific. Systematic means a logical, orderly method of identifying, developing and evaluating a set of planned strategies targeted for attaining the project's goals.

Develop - The development phase is where the developers create and assemble the content assets that were created in the design phase. Programmers work to develop and/or integrate technologies.

Implement - During the implementation phase, a procedure for training the facilitators and the learners is developed. The facilitators' training should cover the course curriculum, learning outcomes, method of delivery, and testing procedures.

Evaluate - The evaluation phase consists of two parts: formative and summative. Formative evaluation is present in each stage of the ADDIE process.