Program Overview

Overview of the Online Graduate Certificate in Learning Design and Technologies

The online graduate certificate in learning design and technologies, offered by Arizona State University, is designed for individuals interested in advancing or starting their career in the field of learning design and emerging technologies. This program emphasizes designing and developing online or blended learning experiences, preparing graduates to apply learning design principles to various industries.

Program Details

• The program consists of 5 courses, each lasting 7.5 weeks, totaling 15 credit hours.
• The cost per credit hour for this program is $619, with an additional mandatory Student Initiated Fee that varies based on the number of credit hours taken.

Career Opportunities

Upon completing this certificate program, graduates will be prepared to work in educational settings, such as school districts and universities, and have the skills to train employees in related organizations. Career examples include:

• Curriculum developer
• Distance or blended learning professional
• Instructional designer
• Instructional technologist
• Learning designer
• Learning management system administrator
• Online learning specialist
• Online training manager
• Technology integration specialist

Program Courses

The program includes the following courses:

• Design and Development of Instruction
• Design of Effective Communication
• Foundations of Learning Design and Technologies
• Issues in Online and Distance Education
• Modalities of Learning
• Design of Accessible and Inclusive Digital Learning
• Emerging Trends and Technologies for Learning Design

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours of their bachelor's program or in an applicable master's program. All applicants must submit:

• Graduate admission application and application fee
• Official transcripts
• Personal statement
• Up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume

Personal Statement

The personal statement should describe the applicant's interests and reason for seeking this certificate. It should include short answers to questions that provide the admission committee with information regarding personal or professional goals and how they align with the instructional design and performance improvement graduate certificate.

Additional Admission Information

• An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency.
• GRE scores are not required for admission.

Accreditation and Rankings

Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation, which offers this program, is recognized for its excellence in education. The college has been ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, including being ranked #1 in online master's in educational administration programs, #1 in online master's in curriculum and instruction programs, and #1 in online master's in educational/instructional media programs.