This article proposes a teacher training program in Cooperative Learning Methods (CLM). The analysis of the effects of the program on the development of CLM instructional designs is based on an eight cate- gory system which supports the development of instructional design that organizes the classroom from a cooperative perspective. This study also proves the existing differences among professionals teaching at different levels of the non-university education levels. The results demonstrate the efficacy of the training process of teachers who work in non-university educational system and its effect on their practice.