Online Graduate Certificate in Learning Design and Technologies

Are you interested in advancing or starting your career in the field of learning design and emerging technologies? Arizona State University’s online graduate certificate in learning design and technologies emphasizes designing and developing online or blended learning experiences. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to apply learning design principles to a variety of industries.

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Quick facts

Next start date:

Next start date: 08/22/2024


Total classes:

Total classes: 5

Weeks per class:

Weeks per class: 7.5

Total credit hours:

Total credit hours: 15

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Elevate your learning design career

This instructional design certificate prepares you to further or shift your career in training and development, learning design or instructional design. Using various e-learning platforms, you’ll learn how to design, develop, deploy and manage advanced technical learning techniques. Starting with a foundation in modern learning theory, you’ll learn how to apply instructional design principles and practices to create learner-centered instructions.

In this program, you'll have opportunities to apply theory to real-world scenarios with the use of existing and emerging technologies. Examples of this may include designing online courses, e-learning programs and other digital learning experiences. Upon graduation, you can apply what you’ve learned in higher education, corporate learning, governmental organizations, museums, nonprofits and other organizations that emphasize innovative learning experiences.

Who’s a good candidate for this certificate program?

As an ideal candidate for this program, you’ll be interested in instructional design, learning design and technology development for education. You may have experience working in educational settings focused on the training and development of new technologies to improve learning experiences. You could also work in roles related to learning design within nonprofits, government organizations or non-governmental organizations (NGO’s). Whether you’re looking to advance in your current role or make a career change, this graduate certificate can help you achieve your goals specific to learning/instructional design and technology.

Please note, this certificate focuses on the theories and practices of learning design and technologies, which are predominantly oriented toward adult learners. Therefore, the information covered in this program is not directly intended for K-12 classroom teachers. However, if you’re interested in transitioning from K-12 teaching to instructional design, explore this article to hear from two teachers who made the switch.

Will my diploma say ‘online’?

No, Arizona State University’s certificates and diplomas don’t specify whether you earn them online or in person. All certificates, diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”

Learning design and technology courses

In this program, you’ll combine theories you’ve learned in your courses to applied projects that can be used in various educational settings. Upon completion, you’ll be ready to lead learning initiatives such as designing online courses, coaching faculty members and developing innovative learning methods.


Core

Design and Development of Instruction


Core

Design of Effective Communication


Core

Foundations of Learning Design and Technologies


Core

Issues in Online and Distance Education


Elective

Modalities of Learning


Elective

Design of Accessible and Inclusive Digital Learning


Emerging Trends and Technologies for Learning Design


Start or advance your career in instructional design and more

Upon completing this certificate program, you’ll be prepared to work in educational settings such as school districts and universities. You’ll also have the skills to train employees in related organizations. Career examples include, but aren’t limited to:

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

Learn from trainers and educational designers in diverse industries

The faculty of Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College draws from a range of academic disciplines – including cognitive science, psychology and economics – to gain insight into important questions about the process of learning, the practice of teaching and the effects of education policy. The faculty is committed to connecting research to schools and other learning environments. Our teacher and leadership preparation programs combine scholarly rigor with practical application.

Learn from trainers and educational designers in diverse industries

The faculty of Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College draws from a range of academic disciplines – including cognitive science, psychology and economics – to gain insight into important questions about the process of learning, the practice of teaching and the effects of education policy. The faculty is committed to connecting research to schools and other learning environments. Our teacher and leadership preparation programs combine scholarly rigor with practical application.

How to apply

Applicants to the instructional design and performance improvement program must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.

Application requirements

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Join one of the best colleges of education in the nation

Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College brings people and ideas together to increase the capabilities of individual educators and the performance of education systems. According to U.S. News & World Report, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College is the only U.S. college of education to rank in the top 15 in both on-campus and online graduate education degrees.

#2


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Tuition calculator

Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.

Tuition calculator

Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.

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