Graduate Certificate in Learning Design and Technology
Pursue Your Learning Design and Technology Graduate Certificate Online!
Interested in advancing your career in learning design and technology (LDT) within a field recognized as part of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by the federal government? Post University’s STEM-designated online Learning Design and Technology Graduate Certificate offers a solid foundation in instructional design models, practices, and processes, aligned with the federal STEM criteria. You will explore how emerging technologies can transform diverse learning environments—from higher education to corporate training—while engaging global learners and those with special needs. Additionally, you will have the flexibility to customize your learning through hands-on projects relevant to your career, positioning you to make an impact in this dynamic STEM-focused field.
Coursework for this learning design and technology certificate program includes studies in e-learning design, integrating technology to enhance learning experiences, managing technology and instruction, designing to different learning environments, and more. From exploring ways to use technology for improved learning outcomes to evaluating learning methods and teaching technologies for different settings, coursework covers the fundamentals of building teachable moments.
What Could I Do with a Learning Design and Technology Graduate Certificate?
Upon completion of your Graduate Certificate in Learning Design and Technology program, you will have had the opportunity to build a better understanding of what it takes to develop, design, and deliver better learning experiences for your students. Your learning experience offers the skills and insights you could use to make a learning impact for your future students, from establishing a more conducive environment for learning to implementing new technologies.
The Graduate Certificate in Learning Design and Technology is a STEM-Designated Program.
The acronym STEM, as in STEM-designated academic programs, comes from the initials of the focus of these degrees: science, technology, engineering, and math. To help address a shortage of qualified workers in these areas, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) keeps a list of STEM topics that it periodically updates. Programs like Post’s learning design and technology graduate certificate program—which explores the use of emerging technologies to help create effective learning experiences—qualify for the STEM designation by providing a deeper understanding of relevant STEM fields.
Note: Credits earned in this five-course graduate certificate may be transferable to the Master of Education program at Post University.
The Graduate Certificate in Learning Design and Technology provides the opportunity to prepare for relevant opportunities in the industry. It is not designed to fulfill the educational requirements for any educational credential, such as a state teacher’s license.
Post University assists in researching and providing information regarding licensure; however, each state has different requirements for such licensure outside of the required education. Such state requirements may include licensure exams, background checks, certain work experience, and more. It is ultimately the responsibility of each student to manage their own licensure process and to ensure that all requirements are met in order for the student to obtain licensure. Post University does not speak on behalf of any licensing board or body and does not guarantee licensure. Requirements for licensure are subject to change without notice.
Learn about teaching certification requirements through the state departments of education: https://www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/state/index.html.
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Industry-Focused Curriculum for Professional Skills
Coursework for your learning design and technology graduate certificate STEM-designated program is designed to help you build the insights and skills necessary to:
- Use theories of instructional design to deliver innovative learning experiences
- Develop instructional plans and strategies relevant to learner characteristics
- Integrate technology to enhance learning events in accordance with Bloom’s digital/revised taxonomy
- Propose learning solutions based on research and accepted learning design theory
- Apply an understanding of project management principles to tech-infused educational programs and projects
Benefits of Earning a Learning Design and Technology Certificate Online
From the admissions process to the day you graduate, we are with you every step of the way.
- Receive support from a personal Post team of advisors focused on your academic success
- Learn from industry-experienced professionals in interactive courses
- No class times or set login times for your online education
- Online courses emphasize the practical application of instructional design and educational technologies
A Word from Our Program Chair
“We first want to teach our students who in most cases are in the first third of their professions to continue to cultivate their thinking skills, their ability to really look at the challenges within the educational fields and to be able to utilize that knowledge to help advance them professionally, to help them respond to the needs they see within their organization.”
Peter Madonia
Program Chair, Master of Education
Earn Your Learning Design and Technology Certificate Online at Post!
At Post University, we are focused on your success, in and out of the classroom. A student success advisor will work with you one-on-one to answer your questions and help you address challenges throughout your online certificate program. We are here to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
From higher education classrooms to corporate training, take the first step toward learning what it takes to prepare successful learning experiences in different learning environments. Contact us to enroll in our graduate program for a tech and learning design certificate today.
Students who wish to enroll in this graduate certificate program are required to have a bachelor’s degree.
Learning Design and Technology FAQs
What is learning design and technology?
Learning design and technology is a field that combines principles of instructional design with technological tools to enhance learning experiences. It involves the systematic design, development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional materials and strategies using various technologies. Learning designers and technologists employ a range of digital tools, such as multimedia resources, simulations, and online platforms, to create engaging and effective learning environments. The goal is to leverage technology to support learning outcomes, facilitate interactive and personalized learning experiences, and adapt to the diverse needs of learners in today’s digital age.
What is the difference between learning design and instructional design?
Learning design and instructional design are closely related fields but have distinct focuses. Learning design encompasses a broader scope, considering the overall learning experience and the needs of learners. It involves designing learning experiences that are engaging, effective, and aligned with learning goals. Instructional design, on the other hand, specifically focuses on designing instructional materials and activities to facilitate learning, often incorporating theories of learning and pedagogy. While learning design may involve instructional design, it also includes elements like curriculum development, assessment strategies, and learner support systems.
What is a learning design and technology graduate certificate?
A graduate certificate in learning design and technology program offers the opportunity to build the knowledge and skills for designing effective learning experiences using technology. At Post University, our program emphasizes the integration of instructional design principles with the latest educational technologies. Through a series of courses, students have the opportunity to explore how to develop interactive and engaging instructional materials for diverse learning environments. This certificate program is designed to enhance the capabilities of educators, trainers, and instructional designers in creating innovative and impactful learning solutions.
How long does it take to complete a learning design and technology graduate certificate?
The Graduate Certificate in Learning Design and Technology STEM-designated program from Post University typically takes one year to complete. This program consists of 12 credits of coursework, which can be completed in four eight-week terms. With courses offered in convenient online formats, learning flexibility is built into the program.
Can I earn a learning design and technology graduate certificate online ?
Yes, you can pursue the learning design and technology graduate certificate online through Post University. The program is designed to be completed entirely online, providing flexibility for working professionals and those with busy schedules. Classes are asynchronous, a type of online learning where students do not meet in real time. Course materials, assignments, and lectures are made available for students to access and complete on their own schedule within specified deadlines. This format allows students to learn at their own pace over an eight-week term with the guidance and instructional oversight of an assigned class instructor.
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