One of the first things you will need to consider is whether the course or workshop you are designing is going to be accredited or not. If the online training you are designing will result in some kind of accreditation or formal recognition of learning, you will need to consider how you will assess whether or not students have successfully met the criteria for accreditation. Those criteria could include completion of written assignments, tests, exams, presentations or other demonstrations of learning.
As with traditional face-to-face learning, accreditation requirements will vary. It is important that those requirements be clearly communicated to potential students so that they are aware of any and all expectations before enrolling in the course.
