Bloom’s Taxonomy is a widely recognized framework for categorizing educational goals, developed by Benjamin Bloom and his colleagues, that outlines a hierarchy of cognitive skills ranging from basic knowledge acquisition to higher-order thinking. The original taxonomy, and its revised version, are structured into six levels: Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analyzing, Evaluating, and Creating. Each level represents a different type of cognitive processing, with higher levels requiring more complex thinking and deeper understanding.

Bloom’s Taxonomy is a valuable tool for instructional designers who are responsible for developing effective training programs. By using this framework, instructional designers can ensure that their training materials and activities address the full spectrum of cognitive skills, leading to more comprehensive and impactful learning experiences. 

Bloom’s Taxonomy also assists instructional designers in creating measurable learning objectives that align with the desired outcomes of corporate training. By clearly defining what learners should be able to do at each stage of the taxonomy, designers can create assessments and activities that accurately measure learner progress and effectiveness. 

Bloom created taxonomies for three domains:  Cognitive, Affective, and Psychomotor. 

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