Solve real-world educational challenges and integrate technology with today’s learning environments. 

Earn credit towards a full degree from the University of Illinois with this Instructional Design MasterTrack Certificate. Master skills in instructional system design, learning technologies, and more.

Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:

• Learn to identify and apply the elements of a systematic instructional design process.
• Understand the language and terminology pertinent to the design of learning systems.
• Identify major elements of instructional and learning system design models.
• Analyze design models and theories against intended learning objectives.
• Select design models and theories based on intended learning objectives.
• Select learning technologies for intended learning systems based on research and best practices.
• Apply design models and theories to improve existing learning systems.

Who is this program for?

The program is designed for professionals who are engaged in instructional design and those aspiring to enter the field of instructional design who:

• Want to gain the skills needed to solve real-world challenges on the job and learn to integrate learning technology into today’s learning environments.
• Are looking to expand their current skillset through hands-on projects specifically designed to support their career advancement.
• Desire to gain experience with models and theories that can be applied to improve technology-enriched and -enabled learning environments (TEELE).

How to Enroll

To enroll in the Instructional Design MasterTrack®️ Certificate, please follow the steps below. Note: you will need to register for both courses that are part of the MTC.

• Complete the Academic Credit Registration Form for non-degree seeking students
• Review registration policies for non-degree students
• Create a login and password
• Select the Semester: (Example: Spring - Online Courses)
• Scroll to Ed Policy, Org & Ldrship
  
• Choose the correct section which will have MTC behind the course name.
• Select add course. Note: Courses can be taken in any order. You will need to register and pass both required courses before you can earn your certificate.
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Program Costs and Requirements

• The program costs a total of $2,384.00. This represents a special rate being offered to new students for these two courses only. **Note that all tuition and fee rates are subject to change without notice.
• A Bachelor's degree is required to enroll in the Instructional Design MasterTrack®️ Certificate program. 
• Our live synchronous sessions and group work rely on the use of Zoom Video Conferencing Software. Confirm you can access Zoom.

Course Information

Registration Information

Weekly Live Video Sessions Requirement 

The Instructional Design MasterTrack®️ Certificate program includes weekly live video sessions from 6:00 - 8:00 pm CT. The first two live video sessions for EPOL 472 (formerly HRD 411) MTC section are required and are designed for you to interact with your course instructors and peers synchronously for enriched learning experiences. Live video sessions will be recorded and archived.

Current Students

Current students enrolled in online or off-campus programs offered by the College of Education may take a MasterTrack®️ course but will be assessed at your current degree program tuition rate.

From MasterTrack®️ to Master's Degree

Students who complete the Instructional Design MasterTrack®️ program can apply to our Master of Education (EdM) in Education Policy, Organization & Leadership (EPOL) with a concentration in  Instructional Design, Technology, & Organization upon admission to the program.

Questions?

Try talking with our chatbot Eddie or please visit the Coursera Instructional Design MasterTrack program page for the full list of FAQs. To contact us with additional questions, please email onlineprograms@education.illinois.edu, or you can watch our latest webinar.