Writing Learning Objectives
For Continuing Education Activities – Learn More here NSGC guidelines
Acceptable Verbs for Writing Objectives
An active learning strategy to engage the audience in the content is included for each objective. Each objective includes a learning assessment method for participants to evaluate their mastery of content and learning. Continue reading below for help on writing measurable learning objectives. Accreditation requirements submitted for educational credits must contain:
· 1 Learning Objective per 30 session minutes (includes panels)
· 1 Learning Objective per presentation
Example: 90-minute session with 4 Presenters requires 4 learning objectives
*Only ONE behavioral verb must be used per objective.
The following is a list of suggested verbs which may be used in the development of our objectives. The 2001 revision of Bloom’s Taxonomy classifies measurable verbs into hierarchical levels, as shown below. This list is not meant to be all inclusive and limiting. Used properly, these behavioral verbs will be found acceptable.

*Only ONE behavioral verb must be used per objective.
Words that are NOT measurable and should not be used (i.e., know, grasp the significance of, have knowledge of, comprehend, think, be aware of, remember, perceive, understand, appreciate, learn).