Free, no sign-up to start: the plan opens as a live, editable Gantt chart. 12 tasks across 5 phases, about 16 weeks if every task runs in sequence.
What's in the template
| Phase | Task | Example duration |
|---|---|---|
| Define | Needs analysis | 7 days |
| Define | Learning outcomes | 5 days |
| Define | Scope and sequence | 5 days |
| Design | Unit and lesson design | 20 days |
| Design | Assessments and rubrics | 10 days |
| Design | Learning materials | 20 days |
| Review | Peer and stakeholder review | 7 days |
| Review | Accessibility check | 3 days |
| Pilot | Pilot with one group | 20 days |
| Pilot | Pilot feedback and revision | 10 days |
| Launch | Teacher or trainer briefing | 2 days |
| Launch | Full rollout | 1 day |
Durations are examples to replace with your own estimates, not benchmarks.
About this curriculum development plan
Good curriculum work starts with outcomes and works backward: what learners should be able to do, how you will assess it, and only then the lessons and materials. This plan follows that order and includes a pilot so problems surface before full rollout.
It suits a school course, a university module or a corporate training program. Add one row per unit if you want unit-level dates.
Who it's for: Teachers, instructional designers, curriculum coordinators and training managers.
How to use it
- Open the plan. Click Open in the editor. The tasks load as a live Gantt chart without signing in.
- Add units. Split unit design into one row per unit if several people write them.
- Fit the calendar. Line the pilot up with a real term or training cohort.
- Share. Send a read-only link to department heads or stakeholders.
Planning tips
- Write assessments before materials so lessons teach what is assessed.
- Pilot with a small group first.
- Keep a change log of what the pilot changed.
Frequently asked questions
- What is backward design?
- Planning a course from the desired outcomes, then assessments, then learning activities.
- Can I use this for online courses?
- Yes. There is also an online course development template with recording and platform setup rows.
- Is it free?
- Yes. Opening and editing the template is free, and a free account saves one project. Downloading the chart as PDF or CSV needs Solo.
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