About the Program
100% Online
Study from anywhere! Our program is 100% online synchronous, allowing you to balance your studies with personal and professional commitments.
12 Credit Hours
Complete your certificate and advance your career with just 12 credit hours.
Rolling Admission
We welcome applicants from all academic and professional backgrounds, ensuring a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
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In this 4 course (12 credit) Graduate Certificate in Learning Design and Technology you will create interactive and innovative learning experiences and gain strategic skills needed to lead in the learning design and technologies workspace while advancing people, projects, and ethical policies and practices. Career pathways include instructional design, e-learning, training and development, consulting, instructional technology coaching, and more.
This certificate is appropriate for individuals who seek a reputable credential to enhance existing qualifications, as well as individuals who may wish to continue into the JMU M.Ed. in Education concentration in Learning Design and Technology after certificate completion.
All credits earned in this graduate certificate program may be applied to the 30 credits required in our M.Ed. in Education concentration in Learning Design and Technology!
Learn more about the application process, tuition costs & courses.
Program Benefits
- The Learning Design and Technology Certificate program is offered entirely online in a synchronous format, giving students the ability to join live class sessions from anywhere.
- Each course is scheduled between 5:45p.m. – 8:15p.m. one evening a week, on weekdays.
- As an online student, you will have access to supplemental resources, including a robust: online library, digital media archives, LinkedIn Learning software training database, and more!
- The Learning Design and Technology graduate programs offer a discounted tuition rate for both in- state and out-of-state students. See our NEED LINKS HERE current rates and financial support options.
Admission Requirements
You must meet the following criteria to be considered for admission:
- A bachelor’s degree in any major from an accredited college or university
- Official transcripts
- An undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher
Should you not meet these requirements, you may apply as a non-degree-seeking student for up to two courses in the program of study (enrollment requires permission from the program director and course instructor). If you earn a B or better in your first two courses as a non-degree-seeking student, you may then apply to and transfer any applicable credits to the certificate or master’s programs.
