Part of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Master of Education in Education Policy, Organization & Leadership
Instructional Design MasterTrack™ Certificate
Become an instructional designer in four months by mastering the art and science of learning.
Enrollment is closed until January 2019. Please fill out the form and we will update you when registration opens.
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Earn Degree CreditIf you're admitted to the full Master's program, the credit from your MasterTrack™ Certificate counts towards your degree
About this MasterTrack™ Certificate
Solve real-world educational challenges and integrate technology with today’s learning environments.
Gain in-demand skills and launch your instructional design career with an in-depth training program. Learners that devote four hours per week to this certificate program can expect to finish in approximately four months.
What you will learn
- Ways to conduct in-depth learner analysis to identify learning objectives
- Strategies for using cutting-edge technologies to design engaging and meaningful learning activities
- Methods for developing well-crafted learning assessments and evaluations
- How to make data informed decisions to improve existing learning programs
Skills you will gain
Learner analysisLearning objectives developmentInstructional design model selectionLearning activities designLearning content developmentLearning outcomes evaluation
What is a MasterTrack™ Certificate?
With a MasterTrack™ Certificate, you can earn a powerful career credential for a breakthrough price. We’ve split in-demand Master’s programs into modules so you can learn career skills anytime using the web or your mobile device
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Collaborate with peers and get feedback from professors & industry expertsInteractive Learning Experience
You'll learn through readings, videos, graded assignments, real-world applied projects, and live global classroom sessions.
Live Global Webinars
Feedback from Instructors and Experts
Real-World Projects
2 Courses in this MasterTrack™ Certificate
- Pre-recorded videos
- Live sessions and office hours
- Real-world projects
- Peer collaboration
- Web and mobile access
Training System Design
In this dynamic course you will learn key components of training system design rooted in content development and variants of learning theories behind instructional design.
This course will prepare you to work with subject matter experts (SMEs) in selecting, organizing and developing effective training content. You will gain deep understanding of how people learn cognitively and emotionally so that the development of training content and design will be more tailored, meaningful and engaging.
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Industry-relevant hands-on projects to build your portfolio
Instructional and Learning System Design e-Portfolio
As a senior instructional designer in your organization, you are asked to design, develop and implement an education program to fulfill the learning needs of your target audience. In this project, you will play a key role in defining the program objectives, choosing the right technologies, partnering with critical stakeholders and evaluating the outcomes. All the artifacts that you produced in this project (learner analysis report, curriculum outline, program implementation plan, etc.) will be saved to your e-portfolio and contribute to your career advancement.
What you will learn
- How to implement instructional design projects from ideation to completion
- Ways to define learning needs through data analysis and interviews
- Methods for selecting an appropriate instructional design model and technologies based on organizational objectives and resources
- How to collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop learning content
Case Study Discussion and Solution Development for Instructional Design
In this project, you will be presented a complex learning system design case and asked to work on an innovative solution. You’re challenged to synthesize all the instructional design models and come up with a customized plan to address the unique organization needs. You need to optimize the learning outcomes by choosing the appropriate learning theories and technologies. This case study will bring you to the next-level of instructional design expertise and prepare you to handle large-scale projects in the future.
What you will learn
- Ways to apply and adapt various instructional design models to solve real-world problems
- Strategies for using learning theories and technologies to create innovative learning solutions
- How to make data informed decisions while evaluating and improving a learning program
Hiring Partners
Graduates of the Instructional Design MasterTrack™ Certificate will be considered for opportunities, when available, at these hiring partner organizations: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Coursera.
Instructors
Adam Fein
Assistant Provost for Educational Innovation
Wenhao David Huang
Associate Professor, Education Policy, Organization and Leadership
Jessica Li
Associate Professor, Education Policy, Organization and Leadership
Eunjung Grace Oh
Assistant Professor, Education Policy, Organization and Leadership
Norma Scagnoli
Research Assistant Professor, Education Policy, Organization and Leadership
Denice Ward Hood
Teaching Associate Professor, Education Policy, Organization and Leadership
Bill Cope
Professor, Education Policy, Organization and LeadershipAbout University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign community of students, scholars, and alumni is changing the world. With our land-grant heritage as a foundation, we pioneer innovative research that tackles global problems and expands the human experience. Our transformative learning experiences, in and out of the classroom, are designed to produce alumni who want to make a significant impact on society. The University of Illinois is ranked as the #14 public university and #52 overall university in the United States by US News and World Report (2018). The College of Education is highly ranked annually by U.S. News & World Report and was ranked No. 24 by the publication in its 2018 list of top education colleges. The University of Illinois College of Education addresses the challenges facing today's learners by advancing knowledge and impacting policy through research, teaching, and outreach. We develop the tools, methods, and habits of mind that innovate; and contribute to making education equitable and accessible to all learners; and we prepare leaders, researchers, and passionate advocates committed to transforming learners of all ages.
Limited spots available
Enrollment is closed until January 2019. Please request more information and we will update you when registration opens.Frequently Asked Questions
- When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?If you’d like to start right away, you can access all of the self-paced MasterTrack™ Certificate content right away. When your course session begins, you’ll be able to ask the teaching team your questions, get feedback on your projects, and work with your peers on group assignments.
- Am I required to attend live sessions weekly?Yes, you are expected to take advantage of live sessions to interact with your peers and course instructors synchronously for an enriched learning experiences. Live sessions occur on Thursdays from 6-8 pm CT. For occasional conflicts, you can contact the course instructor in advance for information on missed activities and how to access the recording.
- What will I get if I pay for this course?You’ll get access to all courses in this MasterTrack™ Certificate program. You’ll also receive detailed feedback from the teaching team on your projects. Finally, you’ll be able to complete the group assignments by collaborating with other MasterTrack™ Certificate learners.
- Can I take this course for free?No. MasterTrack™ Certificate courses are only available to learners who have paid for the program.
- What is the refund policy?Students who officially withdraw within a refund period receive a pro-rata refund based on the effective withdrawal date. For more information and to view the withdrawal schedule visit http://registrar.illinois.edu/withdrawal.
- If I paid the $100 deposit to guarantee my spot in the certificate program and I’m not able to enroll, how will I be refunded?If you made a $100 deposit and have not requested a refund, you will be bulk-refunded on the day the course session starts. For individual requests for refunds, you can request a refund through the Learner Help Center. If you pay for a Course Certificate when pre-enrolling for a course that isn’t available yet, your two-week refund period begins on the start date of the first session of the course.
- Is financial aid available?Financial aid is not currently available for MasterTrack™ Certificate programs.
- Will I receive university credit upon completion of the MasterTrack Certificate in Instructional Design?Upon completion of a course in this MasterTrack Certificate, you will receive four hours of graduate credit. If both courses are completed, you will receive eight hours of credit.
- Can I use graduate credits earned from the MasterTrack™ Certificate towards an online graduate degree program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign?Yes, upon successful completion of the MasterTrack™ Certificate and admission to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, graduate credits earned can be transferred towards a Masters of Education (EdM) in Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership (EPOL). Once admitted as an EPOL graduate student, you will have the opportunity to choose from the following concentrations: Diversity and Equity in Education, Global Studies in Education, Human Resource Development, and Learning Design and Leadership.
- Can I use graduate credits earned from the MasterTrack™ Certificate towards an online graduate certificate at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign?Yes, upon successful completion of the MasterTrack™ Certificate, graduate credits earned can be transferred towards a graduate-level Certificate in Human Resource Development, Management of eLearning for Workplace Learning and Training, or Learning Design and Leadership through the Education Policy, Organization and Leadership (EPOL) department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. If you want a graduate Certificate in Human Resource Development or Management of eLearning for Workplace Learning and Training you will need to take one addition course. If you would like to pursue a Certificate in Learning Design and Leadership you will need two additional courses.
- What are the admission requirements for graduate programs within the College of Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign?Visit our website to view the required criteria and supporting materials needed to apply. When you are ready to apply to one of our graduate programs, you can begin the process by selecting the apply button on the website.
- If I’m interested in learning more about instructional design after I complete the MasterTrack. What program(s) would you recommend?To continue to advance your expertise in instructional design, you might want to consider our Human Resource Development or Learning Design and Leadership graduate programs.
- Who do I contact for more information on setting up a tuition payment plan?For more information on payment plans please visit https://paymybill.uillinois.edu/ and select payment plan.
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MasterTrack™ Certificates are earned by completing a concatenation of graduate-level courses offered on the Coursera platform by some of the world's most elite universities. Those same universities may allow qualified, admitted students to apply earned MasterTrack™ Certificate credits towards related Master's degrees, leading to an affordable academic degree. Coursera does not grant academic credit, and does not guarantee that completion of a MasterTrack™ Certificate will result in academic credit; the decision to grant, accept, or transfer academic credit is subject to the sole and absolute discretion of an academic institution.
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