13 Online Instructional Design Degree Programs

A specialized MSc program offered fully online by an intergovernmental university with a recognized expertise in open and distance education.

Technology has transformed the way we learn and has opened up new possibilities for students and teachers, by increasing flexibility, personalized learning and collaboration, and accessibility to a wide range of resources. In this context, the master in instructional design for online education addresses the impact of education technology in the teaching and learning process and prepares students to achieve advanced skills in instructional design and curriculum design, online education, instructional tools, pedagogy innovation, and research.

Innovative instructional programs are increasingly critical to success in a variety of fields – from education to industry. EKU’s 100% online instructional design and learning technology (IDLT) program prepares you to integrate current and emerging technology as you learn to design, facilitate and evaluate effective learning programs. The IDLT program offers a systematic approach to improving learning outcomes by developing consistent, quality instructional products and experiences. Graduates leave the program with a professional portfolio showcasing their skills and accomplishments and are prepared to take on key roles in the growing field of instructional design.

Explore important principles behind learning design and technology with Purdue University's Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design. This program will give you a strong foundational knowledgebase by providing up-to-date courses in core learning design competencies. In this program, you will study topics like learning systems design, learning theories, development and management of technology and more. Learn more and apply today!

The M.S. in Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation prepares students to identify and evaluate learning and performance problems and to design, develop, implement, evaluate, and manage appropriate instructional solutions to these problems.

This 15-credit online stand-alone module is for individuals with an existing teaching role in their workplace who have an interest in developing themselves within a healthcare education role. It offers the flexibility of learning to suit those currently employed. The module focuses on considerations for designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating an undergraduate or postgraduate credited short programme or course of study.

The graduate will be able to address the leadership of educational projects that require instructional design processes. Therefore, it will have the capacities to base the choice of educational models, the selection of learning strategies, the determination of learning resources, as well as the implementation of evaluation mechanisms for the design of learning experiences in virtual environments.

The degree in instructional design prepares students to develop, design, implement, and assess a wide variety of multimedia instructional materials. Learn how humans learn, and how to design instructional environments that remain flexible for the needs of individuals while meeting concrete goals. The Instructional Design program will give you experience using and adapting a range of instructional technology for diverse learner needs – and offers master’s students the chance to pursue customized capstone projects in their specialty fields.

Our Certificate in Instructional Design and Technology prepares you to create engaging and interactive learning experiences grounded in critical pedagogy, design justice principles, and digital media. Through our project-based approach, you are equipped with both the theoretical foundation and the practical skills to become an innovative instructional designer in the field.

Today’s professional development landscape looks radically different than it did a few years ago. Changes effected by the global pandemic have made online learning a mainstay in industry and education, with demand increasing across sectors to train a workforce that is increasingly hybrid or remote. If organizations have learned anything, it’s that successful online instruction requires more than just technology. It requires a well-researched road map and professionals with the knowledge and analytical skills to design learning solutions that can drive impact. Developed by Emeritus, a world-class leader in online learning, the Professional Certificate in Instructional Design is a one-of-a-kind program that gives participants the opportunity to gain firsthand expertise in the principles and methodologies of the field, preparing them to create high-quality, impactful solutions that help people learn better.

To benefit teachers, staff, and administrators who want to increase their understanding of the growing role of technology in enhancing student learning, the AUM College of Education offers four distinct graduate programs in Instructional Technology. A growing number of private-enterprise entities also need experts to train and equip personnel in the appropriate integration of technology in instruction.

This fully online program is designed for professionals from different fields willing to transmit their knowledge in areas such as, but not limited to: educators, program developers, coordinators, and administrators of educational institutions, people aware of the need to acquire proficiency in their respective fields of expertise and to develop, implement and/or coordinate online programs. This program provides knowledge and skills necessary to master the design and implementation of online instruction, which transforms the professional in this area into a highly specialized leader. This program is in harmony with the educational work at the international level, both in teaching and implementation of standards for online education, as well as monitoring and follow-up of those programs.

The M.A. in career and technical education is designed to provide advanced and specialized education to personnel working in a variety of settings related to career, technical, and adult education such as secondary, post secondary and other private and state environments.