Instructional Design Certificate

As an instructional designer you will help individuals learn better and achieve success by creating and supporting accessible, dynamic learning environments that are personalized to how individuals retain information.

Program Information

Graduate students in the Instructional Design Certificate Program learn how to design, develop, and implement learning solutions for K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and in government or corporate settings with the goal of supporting and increasing individual success. Candidates take courses providing a background in instructional design, electronic learning, and design experience and application, as well as delivering instruction in online, in-person, and blended environments.

This 12-credit program allows students to earn a graduate certificate in Instructional Design (ID). This certificate provides a research and skills foundation to develop practitioners in ID. By completing this certification, students will gain the basic skills and knowledge to be professional instructional designers. Skills learners will include needs analysis, gap analysis, learner analysis, writing objectives, and aligning them with appropriate instructional assessments and implementation strategies, as well as both formative and summative evaluation strategies.

Admission

Meet the ISU Graduate School admissions requirements
Admission to the MEd in Instructional Design & Technology or
Submission of a letter of interest and resume or CV, followed by an interview with program faculty in the Instructional Design & Technology program.