Online Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design and Technology

Total Courses

$420

Cost per Credit

6 months

Average Completion*

15–18 Hours/Week

Course Effort

Instructional Design and Technology Certificate Overview

It’s time to move your career forward with an online certificate in instructional design and technology. Be ready to create innovative curricula that meets the needs of diverse students in a changing society.

Prepare to design, develop, and evaluate instructional materials and programs in higher education, corporate, military, government, nonprofit, and other settings.
Use new and emerging technologies in the delivery of educational services.
Gain skills and knowledge you can apply right away if you currently work in the field.
Learn from faculty who are experienced instructional designers and instructional technologists.
Get a head start on your next degree — you can apply your certificate credits toward a future Purdue Global master’s degree.
Incorporate active, applied learning experiences that help you master technical, pedagogical, and project and program management skills.

Academic Alliances to Expand Your Teaching Opportunities

The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences is pleased to announce a partnership with Promise Opens Doors, an organization that offers an online certificate program for educators interested in working abroad and helping others learn English.

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What Courses Will I Take?

The four courses that comprise the graduate certificate in instructional design and technology focus on teaching development skills in the areas of technology, pedagogy, and management principles and practices. Each course is 5 quarter credits and terms are 6 weeks long.

Sample Courses

Foundations of Instructional Technology
Instructional Design
Design and Development Tools
Multimedia Development and Implementation

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Program Requirements

Core Courses

Total Courses

Total Quarter Credits

1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours

Admissions Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required to enroll in a graduate program. You will need to provide an official transcript that shows completion of your bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, though an unofficial copy may be provided during the application process. Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.

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Updated Start Dates

We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

Ways to Save on Time and Tuition

Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.

Transfer Credits

Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions.

Financial Aid

Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.

Grants and Loans

Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.

Corporate Partner Benefits

Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.

Military Tuition Reduction

Graduate tuition savings for military include a 17–30% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and, 14% per credit for veterans for graduate programs.

Prior Military Experience

Earn credit for your military training. We offer credit for ACE-evaluated training and CLEP and DANTES examinations.

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Career Opportunities

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, national long-term job growth for training and development managers is expected to grow between 2022 and 2032. Job growth for instructional coordinators is also expected to increase in the same period.

The Graduate Certificate Instructional Design and Technology can be the first step to earning your master’s degree in instructional technology at Purdue Global, which prepares you for positions focusing on the design, development, and evaluation of educational and informational programs and instructional materials.

General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Global graduates in these programs. Purdue Global graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed above. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside of Purdue Global's control.

Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

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99%

Faculty members who have advanced degrees

54%

Faculty members who hold a doctorate

484

Faculty publications in 2022–2023

More Than 40,000

Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2022–2023

Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2023. 2022–2023 academic year.

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Download our brochure to learn more about the Online Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design and Technology and the benefits of earning your degree at Purdue Global. Prepare yourself for success with a graduate certificate in instructional design.

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NOTES AND CONDITIONS

*Estimated Graduation Date and Average Completion: Estimated graduation date is based on the assumption that you will enroll in time to begin classes on the next upcoming start date, will remain enrolled for each consecutive term, and will maintain satisfactory academic standing in each term to progress toward completion of your program. Completion time is based on a full-time schedule. Programs will take longer for part-time students to complete.

Future Programs: The University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any future programs. Speak to an Advisor about transfer credit opportunities and see the University Catalog for the Prior Learning policy.

Job Growth: Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Instructional Coordinators, www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/instructional-coordinators.htm, and Training and Development Managers, www.bls.gov/ooh/management/training-and-development-managers.htm. National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.