eLearning Design and Development Certificate
In today's rapidly evolving professional and educational landscapes, the demand for engaging and effective digital learning solutions is skyrocketing. The eLearning Design and Development undergraduate certificate at Xavier is specifically designed for individuals in training and development and traditional instructional design roles who are ready to elevate their skills in creating impactful web-based learning experiences.
What You'll Learn
This focused 12-credit-hour certificate program provides you with the expertise to design, develop, and deliver cutting-edge eLearning experiences across corporate, government and higher education environments. You'll gain the ability to:
- Apply Foundational Principles: Master the instructional design principles and technology essential for crafting effective eLearning experiences that support learners in diverse settings.
- Create Engaging & Accessible Content: Design and develop compelling and accessible eLearning solutions using the latest pedagogical strategies and tools to meet the needs of varied audiences.
- Evaluate for Impact: Learn to rigorously evaluate and assess the effectiveness of your eLearning experiences, ensuring they achieve desired outcomes.
- Integrate Visual & Interactive Elements: Identify, select, and seamlessly integrate visual and interactive components to boost learner engagement, facilitate knowledge acquisition and improve performance in workplace settings.
Why Choose the eLearning Design and Development Certificate?
- Future-Proof Your Career: Digital learning is no longer a niche; it's a core component of modern training and education. This certificate equips you with highly sought-after skills in a growing field.
- Hands-On Development: Go beyond theory with applied learning experiences that guide you in creating actual eLearning content and scenarios.
- Versatile Skillset: The skills you gain are directly applicable to a wide range of industries, including corporate training, government agencies and higher education institutions.
- Strategic Advantage: Learn to create sophisticated, scenario-based training and advanced interactive eLearning that stands out.
Curriculum: 12 Credit Hours
To earn your eLearning Design and Development Certificate, you'll complete 12 credit hours, including three foundational instructional design courses and one elective.
Required Courses:
- Foundations of Instructional Design (3 credits): Get an introduction to the field of instructional design, exploring theories, principles, and models. You'll gain skills in analyzing and defining instructional goals for diverse audiences.
- eLearning Design and Development (3 credits): Explore the principles and practices of designing and developing effective eLearning content. This course emphasizes hands-on activities to guide you in creating engaging eLearning experiences.
- Instructional Design for Scenario-Based Training (3 credits): Learn strategies for designing scenario-based eLearning experiences that simulate real-world challenges for workplace training and development.
Electives (Select 1 Course):
- Adult Learning Theories and Instructional Models (3 credits): Examine key theories and models of adult learning and their application in instructional design. You'll explore various perspectives on how adults learn, including andragogy, self-directed learning, and experiential learning.
- Advanced eLearning and Interaction Design (3 credits): Build on foundational eLearning principles by integrating advanced approaches to interaction design. Explore advanced instructional and interaction design models, as well as user and responsive design strategies.
Want to Learn More?
Contact Alexander Murray, program director, at murraya14@xavier.edu to learn more about the eLearning Design and Development certificate.