Online Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Instructional Design

UNC Greensboro’s fully-online Post-baccalaureate certificate (P.B.C.) is for people who want to design, develop, and evaluate courses that inspire learners. The online certification for Instructional Design helps graduates create engaging, high-quality online learning experiences for the 21st century.

Instructional Design students will complete 12 credit hours. They will build skills in web design, educational technologies, eLearning, blended design, and virtual community. These skills translate directly to careers in education, training, nonprofits, and other mission-driven organizations seeking to deliver high-quality, learner-centered experiences. They can be used to enhance in-person classes or develop remote instruction.

Online Certificate in Instructional Design Student Experience

This certification is ideal for anyone who plans to design, develop, or deliver educational programming across a variety of contexts. Graduate students in the School of Education benefit from hands-on learning woven throughout its programs and co-curricular opportunities.

Students in this program develop a deeper understanding of the design process as well as learning and instructional theories to become effective designers. They will create instructional products that achieve desired learning outcomes. The program coursework will teach them Instructional Communication and Technologies and Instructional Design. They may choose from several electives:

• Introduction to Technology Resources
• Website Production and Usability for Information Professionals
• Designing Blended and eLearning Environments
• Seminar: Issues and the Virtual Community
• eLearning Design
• Seminar in Selected Topics

In addition to the applicant’s materials required by the Graduate School, applicants must submit a statement of interest. No letters of recommendation or tests are required.

After Receiving a Certificate in Instructional Design

Jobs for training and development specialists could grow 9% through 2029, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Graduates in this field may be eligible for positions such as these:

• Instructional designer
• Training and development specialist
• Instructional specialist
• Educational technologist
• Learning specialist
• E-learning specialist
• Curriculum developer
• Instructional technology consultant

Earning Your Certification While Living OUTSIDE NORTH CAROLINA

Currently, UNC Greensboro is authorized to offer online education in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. State Authorization regulates in which states colleges and universities can offer education. UNC Greensboro does not guarantee that programs which fulfill North Carolina licensure requirements will satisfy the criteria of professional licensure boards in other states or territories. For further explanation, visit Professional Licensure.