Become an Instructional Designer

Discover the path to a successful career with MSU Denver’s Instructional Design Certificate. Our online program offers flexibility and comprehensive coursework to help you achieve your goals.

Program Highlights

Our Instructional Design Certificate curriculum covers essential topics such as instructional design, educational technology, and online learning.

Instructional Design Certificate options

Undergraduate Certificate or Post-baccalaureate Certificate?

If you’re unclear about the difference between the two certificates, you’re not alone. Choose the Undergraduate option if you have not yet completed a bachelor’s degree.

Choose the post-baccalaureate options if you hold a bachelor’s degree (any area of study will do). You can speak with an online enrollment specialist if you have additional questions.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of our Instructional Design Certificate program can pursue diverse career opportunities in instructional design, educational technology, and online learning.

Our Learning Design Certificate will improve your understanding of the fields of education, cognitive science, instructional design, information technology and social media management. MSU Denver delivers a concentrated, intense, and convenient online learning experience that will help prepare you for work as an instructional designer, training and development lead, multimedia designer and a host of other careers related to online learning.

If you have not yet received a bachelor’s degree, please apply instead to the Instructional Technology Undergraduate Certificate program.

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More than 70% of registered MSU Denver students voted in the 2020 Presidential Election.

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$1000 Renewable Annual Scholarship for New and Returning Students

If you are a new or returning MSU Denver student interested in completing an fully online degree, this scholarship is for you.

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Access and Affordability

Access and affordability is our mission. 30% of our students pay no tuition/fees, 46% receive aid, and our tuition is among the lowest in the state.

Email [email protected] to learn about zero tuition and fees.

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Need help now? Get expert advice from our online enrollment specialist.

 

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Success Coaching for Online Majors

1:1 Success Coaching for MSU Denver Online Instructional Design and Technology Students

In the Office of Online Learning, your dedicated Student Success Coach is here to support you. We focus on helping you develop essential skills in our 5 Success Coaching Zones:

  • Growth Roadmapping
  • Time Management & Organization
  • Online Learning Strategies & Study Skills
  • Network of Resources
  • Stress Management, Wellness, & Self-Care

EMAIL [email protected] TO LEARN MORE ABOUT STUDENT SUCCESS COACHING

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MSU Denver online student Paul C

I always wanted to come back and finish. Working from home allowed me to realize how efficient I could be. I saved tons of time being at home in an online program, not having to worry about the commute. I thought, you know what, I can do this.

Paul C.

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