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

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

Certificate Courses:

EDUC 120: Intro to Human-Centered Instructional Design in the Age of AI (Offered Spring 26)

EDUC 122: Needs Assessment (Offered Spring 26)

EDUC 126: Measuring Impact (Offered Spring 26)

EDUC 130: Inclusive Content Development (planned for Summer 26)

EDUC 132: Instructional Videos (planned for Summer 26)

EDUC 134: E-Learning Tools (planned for Summer 26)

EDUC 136: AI for Instructional Designers (planned for Summer 26)

EDUC 124: Training Design (planned for Fall26)

EDUC 128: Facilitating Training (planned for Fall26)

EDUC 140: Capstone (planned for Fall26)

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

Instructional Design