E-Learning Instructional Design and Development Certificate

AFFORDABLE | FLEXIBLE | 100% ONLINE + GUIDANCE FROM INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN EXPERTS

To address growing demand for online education, Oregon State University's E-Learning Instructional Design and Development Certificate equips participants with the skills to enter - or advance in - the field of instructional design.

Developed by Oregon State University's College of Education, this comprehensive program provides you with broad exposure to principles and applications of e-learning. It offers research and practice-based insight into:

Developing effective e-learning courses

Using instructional technology to develop curriculum that motivates and engages the learner

Applying instructional design theories or models and building technical skills that apply to a variety of e-learning settings

You will learn proven strategies for designing online instruction in areas to match today’s varied educational and business needs.

Why Take This Program?

The E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate combines world-class education with industry demands. With the 100% online courses, you will:

Apply instructional design theories, models, and state-of-the-art online tools.
Develop practical e-learning courses with critical components aligned to achieve established outcomes.
Establish and develop an online portfolio.
Receive one-on-one feedback while developing dynamic and engaging online learning courses.
Utilize instructional technology to develop a curriculum that motivates and engages the learner.

Program Benefits

After completing this certificate's coursework, you'll be able to lead learning initiatives by designing online courses, programs and blended learning solutions or developing educational solutions for your company.

Graduates of this program are well-positioned to work in a training setting – such as a school district, university, or organization – educating employees or customers. Career examples include, but aren't limited to:

E-learning technologist
Instructional designer
LMS administrator
Online training manager
Technology integration specialist

Instructional Design Courses

You will learn proven strategies for designing online instruction in areas to match today’s varied educational and business needs. This certificate series includes the following five component courses. Register for the full series or enroll in courses one at a time.

If you are new to instructional design, it is strongly recommended that you take the courses in sequence, although it is not required. You must complete all other courses before beginning the E-Learning Practicum. To earn the certificate, all courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher, or a pass.

E-Learning Instructional Design Overview

Build relevant, pedagogically sound educational materials and programs for the internet using the latest developments in online educational theories and technology

Integrate a variety of multimedia technology tools to develop engaging, effective e-learning

Apply the components of effective e-learning instructional design, development, implementation and evaluation to creating projects and programs that effectively address learner needs, as well as organizational/business needs and goals

Drive advances in your school or business in the delivery of educational content and improvements in meeting learning outcomes for students and business training needs

Track, measure and evaluate the effectiveness of e-learning training on your personal and business goals

College Partners

This program is a collaboration between Oregon State University College of Education and Oregon State University Professional and Continuing Education.

Master's Degree in Learning Design and Technology

Upon completing this E-Learning Certificate, you can apply six units toward the University of San Diego's Master of Science in Learning Design and Technology.

The LDT program is fully designed to help you gain the skills, technical knowledge, and hands-on practice needed to achieve what lies ahead.

There's never been a better time to be an instructional designer and the LDT program offers a practical curriculum addressing skills employers are looking for. The degree program is built with the flexibility for working professionals to earn their master’s degree in just 20 months while working 100% online.

Essentially, by completing OSU's E-Learning Certificate, you will have a résumé worthy credential and you'll be closer to completing a full MS degree!

Learn more about the MS in Learning Design and Technology collaboration degree.