In today’s interconnected digital landscape, educators in classrooms and corporate offices alike are leveraging new technologies to improve learning outcomes. The Graduate Certificate in Online Course Design program, offered entirely online, prepares professionals with the technological skills and instructional design strategies needed to develop effective programs for every environment.
As technology continues to influence education, traditional classrooms are being brought online and Fortune 500 organizations are investing heavily in online training resources for employees. This shift has created a demand for professionals with the instructional design expertise needed to research, design and develop effective digital education materials.
The Graduate Certificate in Online Course Design builds the actionable skills and strategies needed to jumpstart your career as an instructional designer. Coursework delves first into the many ways people learn before covering best practices for designing effective multimedia courses. As you progress through the program, you will apply this knowledge by creating a model course of your own design.
The Graduate Certificate in Online Course Design can be completed entirely online and allows you to choose a course sequence that best fits your schedule and expectations. This program offers start dates in the spring, summer and fall, and can be completed in as little as one semester based on your sequencing and course availability.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| IDN 525 | Foundations of Instructional Design | 3 |
| IDN 529 | Educational Media Design Lab | 3 |
| IDN 532 | Design and Development of Online Learning | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Students may substitute other IDN courses with permission of the program director.
The 9-credit graduate certificate in online course design is focused on providing the knowledge and experience that you need to develop online courses across a range of disciplines. Your sequence of 3 graduate-level courses will begin with an examination of the instructional design process–using what we know about how people learn to help us design effective educational materials. You will then delve into best practices of online course design, create a model course, and explore multimedia project development using a number of tools and resources.
Students who are not currently enrolled at Quinnipiac must complete the graduate application and denote the Graduate Certificate in Online Course Design as their program of interest.
Current students do not need to fill out an application. Instead, current students interested in adding this certificate to their record must first complete the Certificate Declaration Form.
After completing the form, current students can register for certificate courses using the Self-Service Platform.
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Students also have the option to enroll in courses without matriculating. Students who want to register for courses as non-matriculated or non-degree-seeking should contact Ruth Schwartz for more information before filling out our Course Registration Form.
The fundamentals of instructional design are critical to the healthcare field. Across hospitals, health systems and outpatient clinics, instructional designers work to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, promote effective communication among healthcare professionals, enhance patient education and contribute to better overall patient care and outcomes.
Our micro-credential in Designing Educational Resources for Health Professions introduces current and aspiring healthcare professionals to the fundamentals of instructional design. With a curriculum tailored toward the healthcare industry, students will complete a series of two online and asynchronous courses that can be applied toward the eventual completion of our online MS in Instructional Design and Technology.
Our graduate admissions representatives are here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.