Program Overview

Media Production, Online Graduate Certificate

Become a leader in media production

Earn University of Idaho’s online Media Production Graduate Certificate in just two semesters. Created for professionals passionate about media, this program enhances your expertise in the science of storytelling, production, design and distribution.

Why choose the Media Production Graduate Certificate?

This certificate offers a flexible, modular design that fits your schedule and career aspirations. Whether you’re pursuing advanced skills or working toward a master’s degree, you benefit from:

• Online learning for your busy life: Balance work, family and personal commitments with graduate study.
• Accelerated and traditional options: Complete one certificate program in two semesters or earn your master’s degree in as little as two (accelerated) or four (traditional) semesters.
• Expert faculty guidance: Learn from experienced media production, filmmaking, broadcasting and digital journalism professionals.
• Financial aid options: U of I’s graduate certificate programs qualify for federal financial aid.
• Spring and fall start dates: Begin the media production certificate program when it works best for you.

Pathway to the online media production certificate

Degree fit

Apply the credits you earn in the certificate program to a master’s degree in emerging media. Develop storytelling expertise and strategic leadership skills to prepare for high-level roles in media and communication.

Curriculum and courses

Our 18-credit online Media Production Graduate Certificate equips you with advanced skills in storytelling, media design, production techniques and post-production strategies. Through practical experiences and coursework, you learn to create, edit and distribute professional-quality media across platforms. Each course deepens your understanding of the tools, technologies and strategies used by media professionals worldwide.

Career outcomes

Earning a Media Production Graduate Certificate opens doors to careers in digital content creation, video production, broadcasting and marketing. With this credential, you’ll demonstrate your expertise in creating high-quality media and be positioned for roles in industries where storytelling and technical production skills are in demand.

Financial aid and scholarships

Earn your media production certificate at an in-state tuition rate, no matter where you live. View tuition and fees and find scholarships.

Clubs and involvement opportunities

Work alongside industry professionals, tackle real-world media challenges and join the School of Journalism and Mass Media’s student organizations to build your network and experience.

Application information

Contact an advisor to start your Media Production Graduate Certificate at U of I.

Emerging media requirements

As part of your media production certificate program, you can also complete the Strategic Media Management Graduate Certificate to earn an emerging media master’s degree online. Review the online M.A. in Emerging Media application process and requirements.