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Instructional Design – Graduate Certificate

Instructional Design

Redesign your career with a focus on instructional design. Gain essential skills through a structured, theory-driven program that directly aligns with your professional needs. Take the next step toward becoming a more effective and impactful educator.

Transform learning, transform your career

You’re ready to take your career to the next level with this instructional design certificate. Iowa State’s fully online program offers an educational experience uniquely tailored to your professional goals. Choose from a diverse range of electives that cover topics like online learning, equitable design, and game-based learning. Iowa State’s expert faculty bring real-world experience and specialized knowledge in instructional design, educational technology, and teacher education. Gain the skills, tools, and strategies you need to thrive in industry, education, professional development, and training environments.

Get to your next today

The Instructional Design certificate is a 12-credit (4 courses) online program, with two foundational courses and a range of engaging electives.

  • Fully online
  • Certificate can be completed in 2-3 semesters
  • Elective courses explore emerging topics in instructional design
  • Learn how to design, develop, and evaluate online, blended, and flexible learning environments
  • Courses make use of educational technology best practices for teaching and learning
  • Explore new and emerging technology tools to enhance teaching and learning

All credits earned toward the ID Certificate may be transferred and become part of a program of study (POS) of a master or doctoral degree, including:

  • A Master of Education or a Master of Science in Education with an emphasis in educational technology
  • A Ph.D. in Education with an emphasis in educational technology

Admissions Requirements

  • Academic records
  • GPA
  • Statement of purpose
  • Letters of recommendation

For specific program requirements, visit the Graduate College website.

Credits

Total: 12 credits

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Anything is possible at Iowa State University with innovative academic programs, hands-on research opportunities, and globally recognized scholars to support you every step of the way.