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Certificate in Instructional Design

Earn your Certificate in Instructional Design with just three courses! These online courses are the foundation of instructional design and technology. Designed by our faculty, our certificate program encompasses the fundamental knowledge of instructional design.

We provide the knowledge to help you develop your skills to design online training using web authoring software. 

Please email  Dr. Cynthia Gautreau , program director,  if you have any questions. Watch our informational video about the Certificate program .

 

Overview of the Certificate Program

Our certificate courses are graduate-level courses that are included in the Master of Science program. The Level I Certificate requires three courses (9 units), and may be completed in two or three semesters. Should you wish to continue your studies, you can earn a Level II Certificate or apply for admission to the Master of Science program . Admission to the master's program requires a minimum GPA of 2.5.

The courses cover instructional design principles and e-learning development. You'll explore the science of learning as well as create online learning experiences using Articulate Storyline.

Accelerated certificate program level i

Beginning Fall 2023 we are offering an   accelerated certificate level 1 . You may elect to enroll in the accelerated program and complete the required 3 courses in one semester. Students will enroll in 9 units. The required courses are IDT 505 (16 weeks), IDT 520 (8 weeks), and IDT 530 (8 weeks).  If you have questions about the certificate coursework, please email   Dr. Gautreau.

Additional information about the Accelerated Certificate is available on   YouTube.

Admission is limited to 25 students.

 

REQUIRED COURSES

Level I Certificate | Catalog Page

IDT 505 - Foundations of Instructional Design and Web Authoring Tools

IDT 520 - Instructional Design 1: Issues in E-Learning and the Design Process

IDT 530 - Instructional Design 2: Advanced Issues in Implementation, Management and Program Evaluation

Level II Certificate | Catalog Page

Level One Certificate courses, plus:

IDT 540 - Systematic Approaches to Digital Design and Development

IDT 545 - Trends, Emerging Technologies and Issues in Instructional Design

 For additional information of the Instructional Design and Technology program, please visit the MSIDT catalog page.

 

Applying to the certificate program

There are two ways to apply to the certificate program. You can apply for regular admission to the university through Cal State Apply (choose the "Instructional Design and Technology Certificate Level 1" OR "Instructional Design and Technology Level 2" program), or you can register for each course through Open University . 

Open University

If you plan to take one course per semester, Open University may be the better choice because students are charged per unit with no minimum. However, students enrolled through Open University are not eligible for financial aid. A maximum of 9 units from Open University may be transferred to the master's degree program.

Students may submit their registration to enroll through Open University. Dates for open enrollment varies each semester. Please visit their website to find out when you can enroll. When registration is open, you will need to email msidt@fullerton.edu to receive permission to enroll and the relevant course code. Once you receive the course code, you'll complete registration by following Open University's instructions . 

Cal State Apply

If you are applying for financial aid, you are only eligible if you are admitted to the university as a matriculated student. If you choose this method, you must submit your application by the application deadline, which you can find at Cal State Apply . Select either the "Instructional Design & Technology - Certificate Level 1" or "Instructional Design & Technology - Certificate Level 2" options.

Please note: Applications are only accepted for fall semester. See more about applying via Cal State Apply on our admissions webpage.

 

Digital Badges

We award digital badges to recognize completion of the Certificate in Instructional Design and Technology Level I and Level II. After students  complete the course requirements, they receive a digital badge to display on their LinkedIn profiles. Digital badges are widely recognized by employers.

  

What is unique about a digital badge?
A digital badge displays metadata associated with earning the badge, revealing the specific requirements and content mastered. Once you earn the digital badge, you can share it on social media to showcase your skills in a certified format.

 

Cost of Attendance

Tuition and fees will vary based on your enrollment method. If you matriculate to the university after applying via Cal State Apply, you will pay the same fees as Master of Science students .

If you enroll in the Certificate program via Open University, you will pay the fees posted by Open University .

Online students are required to pay $33 per unit in addition to the tuition costs. Students are required to purchase the software used in the courses. Software expenses range from $300 - $400. 

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