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Online Graduate Certificate in Digital Instructional Architecture

12 Credits

This 12 credit-hour, stand-alone program consists of four, three-credit courses.

Stackable Credentials

If you eventually choose to pursue a CSU Global master’s degree, the credits you earn from your certificate can count toward your degree requirements.

100% Online

Our 100% online learning environment means you don’t have to put life on hold to pursue an education, and with asynchronous classes, you can complete coursework from anywhere, and on your own schedule.
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Digital Instructional Design Can Be Your Blueprint for Success

The infusion of 21st-century technology has revolutionized how we learn, resulting in a demand for individuals who can create engaging and meaningful educational experiences for others through digital and online mediums. Instructional architects might also:

  • Implement and analyze digital instructional design techniques and tools
  • Support strategic training and development goals to drive organizational success
  • Measure the effectiveness of a variety of teaching methods
  • Transfer knowledge to diverse audiences

Program Details

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Instructional Architecture is designed for modern learners who want to broaden their skills in instructional design and program development in the technology-driven, online-learning environment. Students do not need prior instructional design experience, but they – along with students who do have a formal background in education, training, or adult learning – will gain an advanced understanding of designing and building effective, state-of-the-art online curriculum.

The program covers the spectrum of digital instructional modalities, including:

  • Practical, hands-on education technology training.
  • Real-world knowledge application through internships.
  • Analytical skills to tailor the educational experience to the learner.

The transcribable, nationally recognized certificate serves as a stackable credential – credits earned can count toward a future master’s degree.

As an instructional designer, you can work in almost any industry because organizations need to continually train and develop their employees.

Courses in this Certificate

This 12 credit-hour, stand-alone program consists of four, three credit courses:

*Courses must be taken in sequence listed. Students can take ISD500 and ISD501 concurrently and ISD502 and ISD503 concurrently if they wish to accelerate certificate completion.

Learning Outcomes

As a student earning your Graduate Certificate in Digital Instructional Architecture, you will learn about modern technology assets, curriculum development, implementation, analytics, and more. Specific learning outcomes include the ability to do the following:

  • Apply theoretical, technical, and project management skills to create and assess engaging online learning experiences
  • Design, develop, analyze, and evaluate educational tools, programs, and systems to meet the needs of learners across industries and organizations

Affordable Tuition

As a not-for-profit public university, our goal at CSU Global is to make your online tuition cost as affordable as possible. We offer low-cost online degree tuition rates without taking anything away from the quality of the education you receive. We also lock in that low tuition rate with our tuition guarantee, and we provide additional discounted tuition rates for members of the armed forces and employees of our corporate affiliate partners.

Learn more about CSU Global tuition rates, and explore financial aid options available that can help cover the cost of your education.

Why You Should Earn Your Online Graduate Certificate

In today’s evolving and unpredictable economy, stackable credentials are an important tool you can utilize immediately, while also building credits toward a full degree. With a graduate certificate from CSU Global, you prove proficiency in a specific subject with your stand-alone, transcribable, nationally recognized credentials. Get promoted, switch industries, or work toward a full degree. And with our Tuition Guarantee, your affordable tuition rate won’t increase over time. Now is the time to get the career respect you deserve by increasing your market competitiveness.

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Regional Accreditation

Regional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) means your degree comes from a top-quality, trusted university.

CSU Global makes it so easy to learn while continuing to develop my career. I would not be able to take a break from work to go to school, yet education is what will help me advance in my field. With this education, I will be able to meet my career goal of becoming a systems architect for a healthcare organization.

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