Program Overview

Instructional Design Certificate Program

The Instructional Design Certificate program is designed for individuals who want to become instructional designers. The program focuses on providing hands-on, applied training to build a portfolio of instructional design projects.

Program Overview

The program consists of three courses:

• Course 1: Foundations of Instructional Design - Focuses on foundational knowledge for instructional designers, including major learning theory principles applicable to instructional systems design, analysis of learner needs, and use of authoring tools.
• Course 2: Curriculum Development for Instructional Design - Focuses on curriculum design, including alignment of learning objectives, practice, and assessments, and the evaluation of eLearning modules.
• Course 3: E-learning and Course Development for Instructional Design - Focuses on developing eLearning modules and applying multimedia design principles, instructional design frameworks, project management for designers, and addressing feedback for continuous improvement.

Program Format and Duration

• The program is fully online, with optional live-online sessions.
• Each course can be completed within a 10- to 12-week timeframe.
• All courses must be completed within 12 months.
• A design portfolio is developed as students progress in the program.

Learner Outcomes

The learning objectives of the Instructional Design Certificate 3-course series include:

• Describing common development models for instructional design.
• Describing major learning theory principles applicable to instructional design.
• Demonstrating application of graphic and multimedia design principles for e-learning.
• Evaluating application of universal design for learning principles to support accessibility.
• Identifying an authoring tool for instructional design projects.

Program Faculty

The program director and instructor is Aviva Heyn, who has worked as both an individual contributor and manager of instructional design teams. Heyn has contributed to the design and development of a wide variety of digital courses for industry, government, and higher education.

Prerequisites

• No prior knowledge of or experience with instructional design is required.
• Multimedia design skills are a plus, but not required.
• Experience with teaching or training is a plus, but not required.
• Completion of some undergraduate coursework is recommended.
• Basic computer skills are required.

Technology Requirements

• A laptop or desktop computer (PC or Mac) is required.
• A reliable internet connection is required.

Tuition and Fees

• The price for the 3-course series is $4,990, which includes all materials.
• Discounts are available, including:
  • Super Early Bird discounted price of $3,750 (enroll by December 15).
  • Early Bird discounted price of $3,990 (enroll by January 20).
• A payment plan is available, allowing for an estimated 26% down payment at the time of registration, and 7 remaining payments, approximately monthly.
• Financial options available include payment plans, scholarships, and potential discounts.