Creating training and development programs: using the ADDIE method

Purpose The paper provides an overview of the ADDIE method for creating training and development programs. Design/methodology/approach Prior studies and outlines on the ADDIE method were utilized to develop an overview of how ADDIE could be implemented in organizational training programs. Findings The ADDIE method is useful in providing a systems‐based, iterative training development method that lends itself to a feedback‐based approach to creating a learning environment. Research limitations/implications The implications from this paper show that ADDIE provides a useful and widely adopted method for driving content development. Practical implications For organizations, adoption of the ADDIE method can provide a structured plan for development and learning in their training programs. Originality/value This paper provides a concise overview of the ADDIE method for implementation in modern businesses and organizations.