Tailored for professionals in higher education, this comprehensive 18-week certification program focuses on equipping participants with skills in instructional design, assessment development, course evaluation, and the utilization of assessment data and feedback for continual course enhancement. Participants will gain skills to design and develop engaging, inclusive, and effective learning experiences while mastering the creation of effective assessments. Furthermore, the program facilitates proficiency in conducting high-quality course reviews utilizing the OSQR rubric and acquiring communication skills essential for effective collaboration with faculty members, ensuring seamless integration of instructional design principles into diverse academic environments to support continuous course improvement.

There are 3 online asynchronous courses. The courses are 6 weeks in length each, and they contain approximately 3 to 5 hours of work each week. The recommended order is Course 1 followed by Course 2 and Course 3. A digital badge will be awarded for the completion of each course and the completion of the overall Certificate Program. 

Fall 2024 Course(s) and Dates: 

·         Course 1: Foundations of Instructional Design – August 27 – October 7, 2024 

·         Course 2: Equitable Assessment Design and Course Evaluation – October 15 – November 25, 2024 

·         Course 3: Advanced Instructional Design and Course Enhancement – January 7 – February 17, 2025 

To view more information and to register, please visit the Instructional Design Certificate Program Website.  

Questions? Please reach out to CPDInfo@suny.edu