​The Public Health Foundation (PHF), in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), would like to thank all those who submitted an application for the third E-Learning Institute. There were 79 instructional design and distance learning specialists from the United States and Canada who applied to the program, which will equip participants with knowledge and tools to create high-quality online training products. Although there was a high volume of applicants, only twelve spaces were available for the program this year.

Commencing on February 26, 2015, a group of mentors, coaches, and consultants from CDC will guide participants in the development of an online training product based on both previous knowledge and the skills gained throughout the program. At its conclusion, participants will present their product at a showcase to the E-Learning Institute team and other participants. After attending the E-Learning Institute, participants will be better equipped with the tools and knowledge to create high-quality training that could be utilized both nationally and locally. 

CDC and PHF encourage all instructional designers interested in enhancing their skills to:

• Join the Health Educators and Learning Professionals (HELP) Community of Practice (CoP) on TRAIN, the nation’s premier learning management network for public health professionals. HELP CoP offers monthly webinars on topics such as Translating Instructor-led Training into Quality E-learning and Instructional Design 101. Add the HELP CoP by registering on TRAIN and selecting HELP CoP under CDC.
• Review learning products and resources at the CDC Learning Connection.
• Access instructional design courses such as E-Learning Essentials Interactive Guide and How to Create Section 508 Compliant E-learning with Lectora on TRAIN.
• Follow TRAIN on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest for updates on e-learning materials. 
  

For further information regarding the E-Learning Institute, review blog posts from Shih-Ting Lee (participant in the first E-Learning Institute) and Calaine Hemans-Henry (participant in the second E-Learning Institute). Contact the TRAIN Team if you have additional questions regarding the E-Learning Institute or TRAIN.