GRADUATE Programs ONLINE
Instructional Design Graduate Certificate
The online Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design helps students gain an understanding of how adults learn and process information. Through the use of instructional technology, this program is designed to provide you with applied skills and knowledge for designing, implementing and assessing educational programs in a variety of formats.
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Pursue a career in Instructional Design
Completed fully online in one year
In this course, you’ll explore real-world challenges, apply insights that connect research to practice and build your professional network.
You can complete this certificate online in one year without having to disrupt your career. A new cohort begins every fall term with an average class size of 25 students.
Expert faculty and support
All classes are developed and taught by OSU's renowned faculty and instructors who bring real-world experience with instructional design and instructional technology to the classroom.
All credits earned in this graduate certificate are transferable to OSU's online Master of Education in Adult and Higher Education. The master's can be completed in only three additional terms.
No prior experience is required for this course.
Important Dates
Start Term: Fall
Priority Application Deadline: June 15
Frequently Asked Questions
Classes are fully online and asynchronous. Courses run 10-weeks + finals week. The program can be completed in one year.
See the How to Apply page. In addition to the Graduate Admissions requirements, the program requests a resume and writing sample. The GRE is not required for admission.
Writing sample prompt:
- Equity: Our program has a focus on equity across all of our courses. Based on either your current or future workplace, how do you define equity within training and learning?
- What is one equity issue you would like to be better prepared to address in your career as a result of completing this program?
Content will cover instructional technology, adult learning theory, needs assessment, instructional design, and instructional strategies.
Students who have graduated from this program are prepared for career titles such as: Instructional designers, e-learning support specialists, instructional specialists, and technical trainers.
A new cohort of students will begin Fall term. The priority deadline for the program is June 15th. Applications accepted after this date will be reviewed on a space available basis.
All classes transfer to the EdM in Adult & Higher Education, which can be completed in 3 additional terms. Contact [email protected] if you are interested in this opportunity.
"I had recently received a promotion at work from Instructional Designer to Project Manager... I now manage all training requests, assign work, and manage projects through implementation.
This program has helped me understand key adult learning theories and methods, as well as how to create professional-looking, cohesive training materials."
Nick Buckley, Project Manager