
DACUM International Training Center
Systematic Curriculum and Instructional Design (SCID) Institute
Our SCID institute is a follow-on program to the Developing a Curriculum (DACUM) training. It picks up where DACUM leaves off and teaches you how to develop components of a competency-based training program. Participation in the DACUM Institute is a prerequisite.
Date for the 2025 SCID Virtual Institute
Fall 2025 Cohort
Sep 22 – Nov 14, 2025
Registration Deadline
Friday, Sep 12, 2025
Synchronous virtual sessions
Week | Day | Date | Time |
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Week 1 | Wednesday | September 24 | 1PM-3PM ET |
Week 3 | Wednesday | October 8 | 1PM-3PM ET |
Week 4 | Wednesday | October 15 | 1PM-3PM ET |
Week 6 | Wednesday | October 29 | 1PM-3PM ET |
SCID Virtual Institute Cost: $2,400
About this Learning Experience
Participants will acquire the knowledge and skills to be able to verify and prioritize tasks and develop competency-based instructional materials such as task analysis, on-the-job training (OJT) manuals, and performance assessments. Individual work and group instruction are supplemented with instructor feedback to make it a truly hands-on learning experience.
Timeline: Approximately 40 hours of instruction over an 8-week timeframe.
Format: This online institute includes asynchronous (does not take place in real-time), self-paced learning experiences available 24/7 as well as several synchronous meetings at intervals throughout the 8-week institute. You will engage with self-knowledge checks, videos, discussion forums, synchronous meetings with fellow participants, and a coaching session with institute team-leaders.
Included in this learning experience
- Instruction on the activities involved in the analysis phase of program development including procedures for training needs assessment, task analysis, and task verification and prioritization
- Small-group interaction and hands-on activities including guidance on identifying existing resources, determining training modality, and developing assessment techniques
- Practical application of the SCID methodology to develop the primary elements of competency-based instructional resources, including learning objectives, performance measures, instructional media, and OJT manuals
- Templates and handouts to use in developing instructional resources
- Extensive feedback
Future Cohort Date
Spring 2026 Cohort Date
Mar 30 – May 22, 2026
Registration Deadline
Friday, Mar 20, 2026
Got questions?
Contact us at dacum@osu.edu
1900 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43210
614-292-6869