High-Level Design (HLD) and High-Level Design Plan
High-Level Design (HLD) and High-Level Design Plan
SAMPLE HLDP
HIGH-LEVEL DESIGN PLAN / HIGH-LEVEL DESIGN
Course Overview
Course Name xxx – The course name is written here.
Target Audience xxx – The type of audience who will take this training is written
here.
Course Description xxx – A concise course description is written here.
Timeline xxx – The total duration that would be required to complete the
entire course is written here.
Budget xxx – The total approximate cost that will be required to complete
the entire course is written here.
Client xxx – The client's name is written here.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) xxx – The SME name is written here.
Instructional Designer xxx – The name of the ID who will lead this project is written here.
Start Date xxx – The project initiation date is written here.
Example:
All learners should have the following prerequisites:
▪ Fundamental knowledge of medical terminology
▪ Fundamental knowledge of surgical instruments and their uses
Example:
The course will incorporate blended learning, combining instructor-
led training (ILT) with interactive video lectures.
Media Elements Here, you need to provide details about the media elements you'll
use for the course. Refer to the example below for guidance.
Example:
This course will utilize the following media:
▪ Interactive Assessment
▪ Interactive elements such as clickable row/ column/ section
Development Tools Here, you need to provide details about the tools you'll use for the
course development. Refer to the example below for guidance.
Example:
The course will be storyboarded in Microsoft PowerPoint. The
following content development tools will be used as necessary:
▪ Graphics: Freepik
▪ Video editing software: Camtasia
Multiplicity of Platforms Here, you need to provide information about the platform where
the course will be accessible to the learners. Refer to the example
below for guidance.
Example:
This course will be accessible on multiple platforms:
▪ LMS
▪ MNC Company intranet
Support Requirements Here, you need to specify any client support needed throughout the
course.
Example:
Technical SME review/ feedback for continuous course improvement.
Risks / Constraints This is an optional field. Here, you can mention any constraints that
you might face while developing the course.
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Example:
The technical support issues related to ABC LMS constraints may have
an impact on the course design strategy.
Example:
At the end of this course, learners will be able to:
▪ Explain the various functionalities of the new tool
▪ Implement the new tool Application
Course Scope Here, you need to mention the scope of the course.
Example:
The course consists of 2 modules, each accompanied by an
assessment or exercise.
Content Outline Here, you need to provide a detailed content outline for the course.
Example:
Module 1: xxx Name of module 1
Module 2: xxx Name of module 2
Project Sign-off
Director Date:
Manager Date:
Project Manager Date: