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Overview

Explore our membership options

Tier 1: Reflective Practices

Tier 1 represents a foundational step towards becoming an expert in the field of instructional design, with a specific focus on the demands and opportunities of online learning.

Micro credential topics include:

Foundations of Instructional Design for Online Learning
Technology Integration in Online Learning
Online Course Design: Outcomes and Objectives
Graphic Design and HTML for Instructional Designers
Assessment and Evaluation in Online Learning
Introduction to Reflective Practice in Instructional Design
Planning a Digital Portfolio for Instructional Design

Completing the Tier 1 micro credentials results in learners achieving a comprehensive Certificate in Instructional Design Foundations, signifying proficiency in creating high-quality, impactful distance learning experiences for higher education.

Tier 2: Accessible Content

Tier 2 micro credentials aim to deepen the learner’s expertise in instructional design, focusing on more advanced concepts, application of skills in real-world contexts, and increased interaction through live support. This tier will prepare learners for more complex challenges and specialized aspects of instructional design.

Micro credential topics include:

Advanced Instructional Design Strategies
Interactive Multimedia Learning
Advanced Assessment Techniques
Principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Creating Accessible Digital Content
Plus all Tier 1 courses

Completion of Tier 2 results in a Certificate in Accessible Instructional Design, indicating a deeper mastery of the field and readiness to tackle complex instructional design projects with a focus on data, interactivity, and global reach.

Coming Summer 2024

Tier 3: Building Community

Tier 3 of the micro credentials program in instructional design focuses on specialization, enabling learners to dive deeper into specific areas of interest or emerging trends in the field. This tier emphasizes application, innovation, and leadership skills, preparing learners to lead instructional design projects and stay ahead in rapidly changing educational environments.

Micro credential topics include:

Instructional Design Leadership and Management
Emerging Technologies in Online Learning
Advanced User Experience Design
Strategies for Building Online Learning Communities
Engagement Techniques for Online Learning
Plus all Tier 1 and Tier 2 Courses

Upon completing Tier 3, learners receive a Certificate in Interactive Instructional Design, signifying their advanced knowledge and specialization in the field.

Coming Fall 2024

Tier 4: Innovative Strategies

Tier 4 of the micro credentials program in instructional design shifts focus toward mastery, innovation, and broader influence within the field.

Micro credential topics include:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Instructional Design
Project Management for Instructional Designers
Designing for Adaptive Learning
Global and Cultural Perspectives in Instructional Design
Gamification and Interactive Learning
Plus all courses in Tiers 1, 2, and 3

Completion of Tier 4 culminates in earning a Master Certificate in Instructional Design. This certificate recognizes the learner’s mastery over the field, capability to innovate, and potential to influence educational practices and policies on a global scale.

Coming Winter 2024-25

Tier 5 of the micro credentials program focuses on the cutting edge of instructional design, with a specific emphasis on the integration and mastery of emerging technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and other immersive learning tools.

Micro credential topics include:

Foundations of Virtual Reality in Education
Designing VR Learning Experiences
Implementing VR in Educational Settings
Building Professional Networks in Instructional Design
Developing a Digital Portfolio for Instructional Designers
Job Hunting and Interview Skills for Instructional Designers
Plus all Tier 1, 2, 3, and 4 courses

Completing Tier 5 results in earning a Master Certificate in Instructional Design. This prestigious certificate signifies the learner’s advanced expertise in VR and emerging technologies in education, positioning them as leaders and innovators ready to shape the future of learning.

Coming Spring 2025