ADDIE Model

The ADDIE model is the generic process traditionally used by instructional designers and training developers. The five phases&mdash;Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation&mdash;represent a dynamic, flexible guideline for building effective training and performance support tools.

This is not to say that ADDIE is the only valid model. There are many good models that are customized to meet specific needs, but ADDIE is a commonly used approach that can be effective in almost every situation.