Program Details
Next Start Date: January 7
Credit Hours: 9
Course Length: 12-16 weeks
Estimated Program Length: 6-12 months
The Instructional Design Undergraduate Certificate from the University of West Florida will prepare you to address instructional needs and performance gaps across various fields.
Why Study Instructional Design at UWF?
Learn the critical skills necessary to design and implement learning and performance solutions that best align with an organization’s strategic goals. Through fully online, comprehensive instruction taught by expert faculty, you will gain practical and theoretical expertise in instructional design and development, learning crucial topics such as theory, instructional models, media development and performance improvement concepts.
This certificate bridges both instructional design and performance improvement, enabling graduates to create solutions that not only teach but also drive measurable results in the workplace. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals across various fields.
What You Will Learn
Ideal for professionals in education, training, human resources, healthcare, military and nonprofit sectors or students in instructional design, learning and development and corporate training programs, this certificate provides the knowledge to help solve performance challenges in organizations, improve the design and delivery of training programs and build a professional portfolio and credentials for advancement.By completing this certificate, you will be able to:
- Analyze instructional and performance issues to determine appropriate design approaches that align with organizational goals
- Apply instructional design models, based on the ADDIE process, to create goal-driven, learner-centered instructional solutions
- Select and evaluate tools and technologies that best support instructional goals and organizational performance
- Develop instructional materials that incorporate pedagogical principles, media design, and cost/time constraints
