What Is ADDIE Model?

The ADDIE Model is the most widely used instructional design methodology in corporate training and educational program development, providing a systematic five-phase framework for creating effective learning experiences. The model's phases are Analysis (identifying the training need, learner characteristics, performance gaps, and environmental constraints), Design (defining learning objectives, assessment strategies, content structure, and delivery methods), Development (creating the actual training materials including courses, assessments, multimedia, and supporting resources), Implementation (deploying and delivering the training through an LMS, classroom, or blended approach), and Evaluation (measuring the program's effectiveness using frameworks like the Kirkpatrick Model and iterating based on findings). Originally developed for the U.S. military in the 1970s by Florida State University, ADDIE has been adapted and adopted across virtually every sector of education and corporate training. While some L&D teams now prefer more agile alternatives like the SAM (Successive Approximation Model) methodology for faster iteration cycles, ADDIE remains the foundational framework taught in instructional design programs worldwide. An LMS like Arythmatic directly supports the Implementation phase through course delivery and learner management, and the Evaluation phase through analytics, assessment data, and engagement metrics.