- Dates: March 1–May 8, 2021
- Credits: 60 contact hours, 6.0 continuing education units (CEUs)
- Cost: $4,050 for certificate
- Delivery method: Fully online, instructor led
- Schedule: 10 consecutive weeks, with asynchronous activities led by an instructor
- Customized Training: Courses can be tailored to meet your needs and brought to your location
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This fully online noncredit certificate program prepares you to work as an instructional designer in a changing technology landscape. You’ll learn relevant theories of adult learning, interaction design, and multimedia learning within a practical, authentic framework. You’ll study both traditional and contemporary instructional design models while gaining hands-on experience with real-world design challenges.
By the end of the program, you’ll be invigorated with new ideas for ways to provide interactive experiences online, including at least one portfolio-quality instructional artifact in the form of an eLearning module.
With this certificate, participants will be equipped to:
- describe instructional design models and learning theories and frameworks and be able to apply learning theories and principles in instructional designs
- evaluate digital technologies and methods for distance learning, including contemporary trends in eLearning design
- design inclusive, accessible, effective online training experiences that align with business and learning outcomes
- reimagine existing face-to-face training for fully online delivery.
Course Outline
| Online Certificate Program Overview (60 contact hours) | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Introduction to eLearning | Week 1 |
| How Learning Works | Week 2 |
| Distance Learning and Adults | Week 3 |
| Content Wrangling and Information Design | Week 4 |
| Multimedia Learning Theory | Week 5 |
| User Experience | Week 6 |
| Motivation and Storytelling | Week 7 |
| Assessment and Evaluation | Week 8 |
| Project Management | Week 9 |
| Leadership/Emotional Intelligence | Week 10 |
Note: Course participants should register themselves. After you register, we'll email your confirmation along with a username and password to use throughout the course. Registrations are not transferable.
Professional Development
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Frequently Asked Questions
How should I register for the course?
Participants should register themselves in online registration.
How do I log in to the online course?
A week before the course you will receive a username and password to use throughout the course that will give you access to the site and tools.
How long does it take to complete this certificate program?
You have ten weeks from the listed start date to complete this certificate. There are both self-paced and synchronous activities in this course, meaning that you will need to schedule some time to work with a learning partner in the course, and some of the activities can be completed at your own pace.
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Stories From the Field
The profession of instructional design is growing, owing to the rise in demand from a variety of industries. Read how the developer/instructor of the U of M Instructional Design for eLearning Certificate as well as two students who completed the program see it fitting into training professions.
Let's Connect!
Professional Development Enrollment Advisor
As your enrollment advisor, I'm here to help you choose which programs are the best fit to meet your career goals. There are three ways to connect with me: give me a call at 612-301-3091, drop me a line, or schedule an appointment on my calendar below.
More About Me
I work with an extremely talented enrollment team where I advise adult learners about professional development programs to help them achieve their career goals. Before working for the University of Minnesota, I spent six years working with College Possible, a nonprofit organization that supports students in gaining access to and navigating through college.
When not at work, I love reading fantasy books, watching goofy cartoons, traveling, and walking for exercise. I also enjoy cooking, baking, and playing board games.
