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Course Development

The Seven Phases of Undergraduate Course Production at Athabasca University

Athabasca University’s seven-phase course development process for undergraduate courses has been used successfully for more than 25 years. This process ensures that program plans and individual courses proposals are openly reviewed, debated, and agreed upon by the University community, and that program and course development is consistent with the University’s strategic and operational plans.

Download the printable version of the seven phases (currently under revision).

Centre for Learning Design and Development - Last Updated March 06, 2012

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Improving Course Development

The AU community is engaged in open conversations about how to adapt our course development policies and processes for a world of online teaching and learning.

Everyone is welcome to join the discussion at: https://landing.athabascau.ca/pg/groups/61294/course-development/.