Instructional Design

The Instructional Design Certificate of Achievement gives students hands-on experience applying foundational theories to design inclusive learning experiences using a variety of e-learning tools, artificial intelligence (AI), and multimedia. Students learn to design human-centered accessible learning spaces that invite connection and caring. Students come away with a comprehensive portfolio demonstrating their skills in instructional design, tools, and teamwork, positioning them for new career opportunities in the field of instructional design.

This program is designed for:

• students interested in building an instructional design portfolio to start a new career
• current instructional designers looking to upskill
• educators who want to apply instructional design principles in the courses they teach
• professionals who want to bring intentional, human-centered design to the work they do every day

Certificate Highlights:

• CTE Advisory Committee & San Diego Regional Consortium approved for industry alignment and need
• Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC)
• Short-term, Fully Online classes
• Leverages AI
• One-year program

Learner Voices

Our learners share what the program has meant for their work.

Certificate Courses:

• EDUC 120: Intro to Human-Centered Instructional Design in the Age of AI (Spring 2027: 2/1/27 - 2/27/27)
• EDUC 122: Needs Assessment (Spring 2027: 3/15/27 - 4/17/27)
• EDUC 126: Measuring Impact in Instructional Design (Spring 2027: 5/3/27 - 5/29/27)
• EDUC 130: Inclusive Content Development (Summer 2027)
• EDUC 132: Instructional Videos (Summer 2027)
• EDUC 134: E-Learning Tools (Summer 2027)
• EDUC 136: AI for Instructional Designers (Summer 2027)
• EDUC 124: Training Design (Fall 2027)
• EDUC 128: Facilitating Training (Fall 2027)
• EDUC 140: Capstone (Fall 2027)

What an exciting time to be an instructional designer! We hope you will join us. 

Questions?

Email Katie Palacios ([email protected]), Faculty Instructional Designer

 

• • Enrollment & Registration Support for Students

Program Learning Outcomes

• Apply instructional design theories and models in the development of learning experiences.
• Develop accessible instructional materials that are inclusive of diverse learner populations.
• Enhance learning experiences through human-centered design and technology.
• Facilitate engaging learning experiences across different training modalities.
• Optimize outcomes through assessment and evaluation.
• Prepare for career advancement in the field of instructional design