Online Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design and Technology
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Instructional Design and Technology Certificate Overview
It’s time to move your career forward with an online certificate in instructional design and technology. Be ready to create innovative curricula that meets the needs of diverse students in a changing society.
- Prepare to design, develop, and evaluate instructional materials and programs in higher education, corporate, military, government, nonprofit, and other settings.
- Use new and emerging technologies in the delivery of educational services.
- Gain skills and knowledge you can apply right away if you currently work in the field.
- Learn from faculty who are experienced instructional designers and instructional technologists.
- Get a head start on your next degree — you can apply your certificate credits toward a future Purdue Global master’s degree.
- Incorporate active, applied learning experiences that help you master technical, pedagogical, and project and program management skills.
Academic Alliances to Expand Your Teaching Opportunities
The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences is pleased to announce a partnership with Promise Opens Doors, an organization that offers an online certificate program for educators interested in working abroad and helping others learn English.
Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Professional Development and Networking
When you join Purdue Global, you join a community of support. Take advantage of the Graduate Resource Center, which includes information on professional memberships and clubs, career services, social networking, and more.
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What Courses Will I Take?
The four courses that comprise the graduate certificate in instructional design and technology focus on teaching development skills in the areas of technology, pedagogy, and management principles and practices. Each course is 5 quarter credits and terms are 6 weeks long.
Sample Courses
- Foundations of Instructional Technology
- Instructional Design
- Design and Development Tools
- Multimedia Development and Implementation
Program Requirements
1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours
Upcoming Start Dates
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
Ways to Save on Time and Tuition
Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.
Transfer Credits
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions.
Financial Aid
Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.
Grants and Loans
Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.
Corporate Partner Benefits
Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.
Military Tuition Reduction
Graduate tuition savings for military include a 17–30% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 14% per credit for veterans for graduate programs.
Prior Military Experience
Earn credit for your military training. We offer credit for ACE-evaluated training and CLEP and DANTES examinations.
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Possible Behavioral Interview Questions for This Field of Study
- Can you describe a time when you designed or revised a curriculum to improve instructional outcomes? What process did you follow, and how did you measure its effectiveness?
- How do you integrate technology into your teaching/training to enhance student learning?
- How do you differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners?
Sample Skills Developed and Used in This Field
- Communication
- Teaching
- Research
- Instructional Design
- Curriculum Development
- Writing
- Planning
- Innovation
- Project Management
- Educational Technologies
- Problem Solving
- Presentations
- Training and Development
- Instructional Strategies
Get to Know Our Faculty
Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.
Faculty members who have advanced degrees
Faculty members who have terminal degrees
Faculty publications in 2024–2025
Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2024–2025
Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, August 2025. 2024–2025 academic year.
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