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Learn from the Very Best in this Practical, State-of-the-Art Instructional Design Program.

We are in a new age of learning that has come with a seismic shift to the online environment, and with this shift, the needs of our learners, organizations, and industries have also changed.

This program will provide you with hands-on and practical knowledge of instructional design principles, educational psychology, key learning theories, learning experience design, assessment and evaluation, multimedia integration, interactivity, and the use of learning management systems (LMS). Here, you will learn to create elevated online teaching and learning experiences.

Taught by leaders in the field that know the theory and science behind instructional design, this program will provide guidance with the most up-to-date teaching tools and technologies.

Graduates of this program will build a professional project-based portfolio and be ready to make an immediate impact in the field.

Program Benefits

This program is a fast-track to certification.
Start in any term throughout the year.
Participate in a flexible, online format, allowing you to complete all coursework asynchronously while providing opportunities for live interactions.
Learn from industry leaders with years of instructional design experience, who will continually provide guidance and feedback.
Gain cutting-edge skills with courses that focus on emergent technologies, digital media best practices and AI, designed to keep you ahead of the curve.
Focus on practical applications and industry-relevant skills.
Gain a certificate from one of the world’s top-rated universities.

Application Requirements

Courses may be taken on an individual basis or you can apply for the Instructional Design Certification program.
In order to establish candidacy in the Certification program, you must complete the application, and pay a $95 fee.
A certificate is awarded upon the successful completion of 4 required, Core Courses, 1 Instructional Design Elective Option, and a final Capstone Portfolio Course (6 courses / 18 units in total).
All courses must be completed within 5 years of enrollment.

Use best practices, teaching tools, and emergent technologies for innovative learning outcomes.
Understand the instructional design process and its application in a variety of professional contexts.
Apply theories for effective learning experiences and diverse audiences.
Manage instructional design projects from conception through implementation.
Learn to resolve conflicts within online learning communities to foster an engaging environment.
Construct assessments tailored for online learning.
Craft a resume and build a professional, real-world, project-based portfolio to stand out in the industry job market.

Instructional Designers
Learning Experience Designers
Learning and Development Specialists
Learning and Development Managers
Training and Development Managers
Corporate Trainers
Instructional Technologists
Educational Technologists
Online Learning Specialists
Career and Technical Education Instructors
Instructional Coordinators

Format: Online

Early enrollment discounts can reduce cost

Estimated Cost: $4865

Includes materials and certificate fee

Duration: 6 - 18 months

Varies by number of courses taken per quarter

Contact

Department: Arts, Humanities, Languages & Digital Arts
Phone: 858-534-5508
Email: AHL@UCSD.EDU

Courses

All 4 courses, 12 units are required.

Introduction to Instructional DesignEDUC-42592

Units: 3.00

$670

Introduction to Instructional Design (IID) No Prerequisite | 10 Weeks As an entry point course in the Instructional Design Certificate, Introduction to Instructional Design focuses on the basic princ...

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Upcoming Start Dates:

January 7, 2025

Typically Offered: Winter, Summer

Teaching and Learning OnlineEDUC-42593

Units: 3.00

TBD

Teaching and Learning Online (TLO) No Prerequisite | 10 Weeks As an entry point course in the Instructional Design Certificate, Teaching and Learning Online covers the many aspects of design and inst...

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Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Learning Design and TechnologiesEDUC-42594

Units: 3.00

TBD

Learning Design and Technologies Prerequisite: IID or TLO | 10 Weeks This course focuses on the convergence of design principles and emerging learning technologies to provide the optimal learning exp...

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Typically Offered: Winter, Summer

Assessment and Evaluation in Instructional DesignEDUC-42595

Units: 3.00

TBD

Assessment and Evaluation in Instructional Design Prerequisite: IID or TLO | 10 WeeksThis course explores foundational theories of assessment and assessment strategies in an ever-evolving digitized w...

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Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

All 4 required courses must be completed before taking this course.

Instructional Design PortfolioEDUC-42598

Units: 3.00

TBD

Instructional Design Portfolio Prerequisite: All 4 Core Courses | 10 WeeksInstructional Design Portfolio is the program s capstone course, culminating in the completion of a comprehensive professiona...

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Typically Offered: Winter, Summer

Minimum of 3 units required.

Emergent Technologies and AiEDUC-42597

Units: 3.00

TBD

Emergent Technologies and AI No Prerequisite | 10 WeeksThe rise of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies has had profound implications across all segments of society. This course ta...

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Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Digital Media Best Practices for Online EducatorsEDUC-42596

Units: 3.00

TBD

Digital Media Best Practices for Online Educators No Prerequisite | 10 WeeksWe have entered a new age of education where we have witnessed a seismic shift to the online learning environment. With thi...

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Typically Offered: Winter, Summer

Project Management EssentialsBUSA-40064

Units: 3.00

$695

Grow Your Project Management Knowledge and Skills Effective project management skills are important to professionals in any industry. Learn how to define, plan and execute a project whether your goal ...

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Upcoming Start Dates:

January 13, 2025

January 20, 2025

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Principles of User Experience (UX)ART-40638

Units: 4.00

$770

The field of user Experience (UX) Design is ever evolving-- and with this evolution comes new design tools, techniques and strategies. As the first course of the UX Design Certificate, Principles of U...

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Upcoming Start Dates:

January 7, 2025

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

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Instructional Design

About the Instructional Design Program

Format: Online

Estimated Cost: $4865

Duration: 6 - 18 months

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