Earn a UNC Charlotte continuing education certificate and be ready to start work as an instructional designer. To help you get off to a fast start, you will be able to showcase your experience through the portfolio of instructional design work you will build throughout this program.
Key Topics
- Module 1: What is Instructional Design
- Outline the history of instructional design
- Identify career opportunities associated with instructional design.
- Module 2: Learning Theories and Models of Instructional Design
- Define terms and acronyms associated with the instructional design field.
- Describe theories and models commonly applied in instructional design.
- Outline the steps of a design and development process.
- Module 3: Writing Learning Objectives and Alignment
- Write measurable learning objectives.
- Choose assessment strategies that align to learning objectives.
- Create a module planning map based on instructional design learning theories and models.
- Module 4: Instructional Design Technology and Media
- Recognize the role of the TPACK Framework within the implementation of technology in a course.
- Explore commonly used tools that instructional designers use in their work.
- Module 5: Working with Clients and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
- Practice working with a client/SME on an instructional design project.
- Create a module planning map based on instructional design learning theories and models and technology that enhances the learning.
- Module 6: Develop Your Course
- Develop a course based on a course planning map using a learning management system.
- Module 7: Next Steps
- Rank your level of expertise with instructional design competencies.
- Create a resume and cover letter based on your experiences.
Please note: The estimated homework time commitment is 5 hours a week.
Additional Details
Why Should I Choose this Program?
Why Should I Choose this Program?
- World class content - The course has been designed by award-winning instructional design expert Dr. Blair Stamper.
- Flexibility for working adults - This course uses a mix of asynchronous training along with live instructor evening sessions designed to give you maximum flexibility to meet the needs of your life.
- Real-world experience - Whether your end goal is to build new skills or sharpen your existing skills, this course will give you the knowledge, tools, experience and confidence to build new online courses from scratch.
- Jumpstart your career in instructional design - Organizations need more people trained in instructional design now! As part of this course you will review the specific skills that organizations want and then you learn those specific skills and practice them with regular live feedback and coaching from your instructor.
Who Should Attend?
Individuals interested in developing training and development courses in organizations including corporations, government agencies, non-profits or higher education institutions.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites.