Exploring UCF's Instructional Design Certificate Programs

As the world evolves, the demand for effective learning experiences grows across diverse sectors. UCF (University of Central Florida) offers several graduate certificate programs in instructional design, each tailored to meet specific needs in the ever-changing landscape of education and training. These programs are designed for educators, trainers, instructional designers, and human resource specialists who aim to enhance their skills in designing and delivering high-quality learning experiences.

Graduate Certificate in e-Learning Design, Development, and Delivery

This certificate program focuses on the design, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality e-learning materials. The e-Learning Design, Development, & Delivery certificate through UCF Online is designed for educators, trainers and instructional designers who deliver materials in K-12 schools, universities and corporate environments. It is designed for educators in K-12 and higher education, trainers, and instructional designers who aim to provide a robust learning environment for both young and adult learners. This program equips individuals with the skills to enrich and facilitate e-Learning through telecommunications and digital media.

Key Features

Online Format: The e-Learning Design, Development, and Delivery Graduate Certificate is completed fully online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.
Credit Hours: The certificate requires the completion of 15 credit hours of required courses beyond the bachelor's degree.
International Students: International students with F or J visas must enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters, with only 3 of those credit hours allowed to be taken in a completely online format. Detailed enrollment requirements for international students can be found at UCF Global. Questions can be directed to International Affairs and Global Strategies at 407-823-2337.
State Authorization: UCF is not authorized to provide online courses or instruction to students in some states.

Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design

The Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design prepares educators, instructional designers, and human resource and training specialists in corporate, industry, governmental, and educational settings to design training, professional development, or other instructional materials. It provides an opportunity for study and professional training and development of the design and development skills necessary to become an instructional designer in varied fields. The certificate requires substantial independent thinking, with emphasis placed on the cultivation of scholarly attitudes and methods.

Key Features

Target Audience: This certificate is ideal for educators, instructional designers, and human resource and training specialists in various sectors, including corporate, industry, governmental, and educational settings.
Skills Development: The program aims to develop the design and development skills necessary to become an instructional designer in varied fields.
Online Availability: All courses are taught online, and the Instructional Design Graduate Certificate may be completed fully online. Newly admitted students who choose to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may be eligible for a reduction in campus-based fees.
Credit Requirements: A total of 15 credit hours minimum beyond the bachelor's degree are required for completion.
International Student Restrictions: Student visas are not eligible for this certificate. International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Only 3 of the 9 credit hours may be taken in a completely online format. For a detailed listing of enrollment requirements for international students, please visit UCF Global. Questions can be directed to UCF Global at (407) 823-2337.
State Authorization: UCF is not authorized to provide online courses or instruction to students in some states.

Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design for Simulations

The Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design for Simulations prepares educators, instructional designers, and human resource and training specialists in corporate, industry and educational settings to work with engineers, graphic artists, computer programmers, and game developers to design training and instructional systems. It provides an interdisciplinary approach to preparing professionals to design training and instructional systems, focusing on the pedagogical aspects of educational simulations and games.

Key Features

Focus on Simulations: This certificate focuses on the use of simulations and instructional (video) games to enhance human motivation and performance in training and educational programs.
Interdisciplinary Approach: The program takes an interdisciplinary approach, preparing professionals to design training and instructional systems with a focus on the pedagogical aspects of educational simulations and games.
Course Requirements: Students complete five required courses, totaling 15 credit hours.
Online Completion: The Instructional Design for Simulations Graduate Certificate may be completed fully online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.
International Student Requirements: International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Only 3 of the 9 credit hours may be taken in a completely online format. For a detailed listing of enrollment requirements for international students, please visit UCF Global. Questions can be directed to UCF Global at 407-823-2337.
State Authorization: UCF is not authorized to provide online courses or instruction to students in some states.
Visa Restrictions: Student Visas are not eligible for this certificate.
Credit Hours: Total Credit Hours Required: 15 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree

Master of Arts (MA) in Instructional Design and Technology

UCF’s MA in Instructional Design and Technology prepares you to do just that. Our online program is built for professionals who want to explore how people learn and how technology can enhance that process. You’ll dive deep into areas such as learning theory, instructional systems design, emerging technologies, performance improvement and data-informed decision-making. Whether your focus is K-12, higher education, corporate training, military education or nonprofit learning initiatives, UCF’s program gives you the tools to shape learning in any environment.

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Key Features

Comprehensive Skill Set: The program equips professionals with the tools to shape learning in any environment, covering areas such as learning theory, instructional systems design, emerging technologies, performance improvement, and data-informed decision-making.
Versatile Application: Whether your focus is K-12, higher education, corporate training, military education or nonprofit learning initiatives.
Online Program: UCF’s MA in Instructional Design and Technology is an online program built for professionals who want to explore how people learn and how technology can enhance that process.