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MasterTrack®️ Certificate in Instructional Design
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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

    EPOL 472 MTC (Instructional and Training System Design)

    Provides instruction and practice in the selection, organization, and preparation of content for instructional programs in business and technical settings. Provides students with a theoretical orientation to instructional design as well as the opportunity to experience the instructional design process as it applies to business and technical settings through the development of instructional materials.

    EPOL 483 MTC (Learning Technologies)

    The course addresses two important needs of educators. First, educators should be aware of recent developments in the area of instructional technology. Second, educators must be able to select, develop, and effectively use appropriate instructional technologies to enhance learning and communication. To meet these needs, this course covers a wide range of instructional technologies that are used for instructional and administrative purposes. Traditional instructional media are considered in the course although significant emphasis is placed on more recent developments that involve the use of the computer and its applications in education. Instructional technologies such as computer-based instruction, computer-based testing, distance learning, interactive video, and intelligent instructional technologies are covered. Through course readings, discussions, and projects, students in the course are expected to gain skills in choosing appropriate instructional technologies, designing effective presentations that rely on those technologies, and properly using instructional technologies to enhance communication with an audience.

    Registration Information

    Fall 2024

    Course Name: EPOL 472 (formerly HRD 411) | MTC Section | Term A
    CRN: 73529
    First Week of Class: August 26, 2024
    Last Week of Class: October 18, 2024
    Instructor: TBD
    Registration Opens: July 10, 2024, at 8:00 am CT
    Registration Closes: August 12, 2024, at 12:00 noon CT
    Thursday Evenings - Weekly Live Video Session: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT 
    Note: The first two weekly live sessions are required. 

    Course Name: EPOL 483 (formerly HRD 472) | MTC Section | Term B
    CRN: 73530
    First Week of Class: October 21, 2024
    Last Week of Class: December 11, 2024
    Instructor: TBD
    Registration Openes: July 12, 2024, at 8:00 am CT
    Registration Closes: October 7, 2024, at 12:00 noon CT
    Thursday Evenings - Weekly Live Video Session: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT
    Note: The first two weekly live sessions are required. 

    *Course registrations may close earlier than stated dates if registration limits are reached. Register early!

    Summer 2024

    Course Name: EPOL 472 (formerly HRD 411) | MTC Section | Term A
    CRN: 41896
    First Week of Class: May 13, 2024
    Last Week of Class: July 1, 2024
    Instructor: Grace Oh, PhD
    Registration Opens: April 15, 2024, at 8:00 am CT
    Registration Closes: April 29, 2024, at 12:00 pm noon CT
    Tuesday Evenings - Weekly Live Video Session: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT 
    Note: The first two weekly live sessions are required. This class will overlap with EPOL 483 for 4 weeks from the week of June 10, 2024, until the week of July 1, 2024.

    Course Name: EPOL 483 (formerly HRD 472) | MTC Section | Term B
    CRN: 41899
    First Week of Class: June 10, 2024
    Last Week of Class: July 29, 2024
    Instructor: Carolina Cuesta, PhD
    Registration Opens: April 15, 2024, at 8:00 am CT
    Registration Closes: May 27, 2024, at 12:00 noon CT
    Thursday Evenings - Weekly Live Video Session: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT
    Note: The first two weekly live sessions are required. This class will overlap with EPOL 472 for 4 weeks from the week of June 10, 2024, until the week of July 1, 2024.

    *Course registrations may close earlier than stated dates if registration limits are reached. Register early!

     

     

      EPOL 472 EPOL 483Recommended weekly time commitment to course work
     Weeks8 weeks 8 weeks 
     May 13-19 x  8-12 hours
     May 20-26 x  8-12 hours
     May 27-June 2 x  8-12 hours
     June 3-9 x  8-12 hours
     June 10-16 x x 16-24 hours
     June 17-23 x x 16-24 hours
     June 24-30x x 8-12 hours
     July 1-7x x 8-12 hours
     July 8-14  x 8-12 hours
     July 15-21  x 8-12 hours
     July 22-28  x 8-12 hours
     July 29-August 2  x 8-12 hours

     

    Spring 2024

     

    Course Name: EPOL 472 (formerly HRD 411) | MTC Section | Term A
    CRN: 72500
    First Week of Class: January 15, 2024
    Last Week of Class: March 4, 2024
    Instructor: Debbie Hrubec, PhD
    Registration Opened: November 13, 2023, at 8:00 am CT
    Registration Closed: January 2, 2024, at 12:00 pm noon CT
    Thursday Evenings - Weekly Live Video Session: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT 
    Note: The first two weekly live sessions are required. 

    Course Name: EPOL 483 (formerly HRD 472) | MTC Section | Term B
    CRN: 72510
    First Week of Class: March 11, 2024
    Last Week of Class: April 29, 2024
    Instructor: Kelly Best, PhD
    Registration Opened: November 13, 2023, at 8:00 am CT
    Registration Closed: February 26, 2024, at 12:00 noon CT
    Thursday Evenings - Weekly Live Video Session: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT
    Note: The first two weekly live sessions are required. 

    *Course registrations may close earlier than stated dates if registration limits are reached. Register early!

     

    Fall 2023

    Course Name: EPOL 472 (formerly HRD 411) | MTC Section | Term A
    CRN: 73529
    First Week of Class: August 21, 2023
    Last Week of Class: October 9, 2023
    Instructor: Debbie Hrubec, PhD
    Registration Opened: July 12, 2023, at 8:00 am CT
    Registration Closed: August 7, 2023, at 12:00 noon CT
    Thursday Evenings - Weekly Live Video Session: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT 
    Note: The first two weekly live sessions are required. 

    Course Name: EPOL 483 (formerly HRD 472) | MTC Section | Term B
    CRN: 73530
    First Week of Class: October 16, 2023
    Last Week of Class: December 4, 2023
    Instructor: Kelly Best, PhD
    Registration Opened: July 12, 2023, at 8:00 am CT
    Registration Closed: October 2, 2023, at 12:00 noon CT
    Thursday Evenings - Weekly Live Video Session: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT
    Note: The first two weekly live sessions are required. 

    *Course registrations may close earlier than stated dates if registration limits are reached. Register early!

    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.

    Payment Due Dates

    Once you enroll in the MasterTrack®️ Certificate Program, a student account will be created, and you will be billed $1,192.00 per course based on the payment due dates. After enrolling, if you decide not to take the course or complete the course, you are required to formally withdraw per the enrollment confirmation email you receive.

    Payment Process
    1. The total cost of the program is $2,384.00. Once enrolled, you will pay the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for each Coursera-based EPOL course ($1192) per semester when registration is open.
    2. Current Degree Seeking Students - If you are a current degree seeking student, you will need department approval and will be assessed at your current 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.

     

    For more information on this program and the application process, please complete this short form and select the concentration of interest. 

    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. Please note that tuition waivers cannot be used on the Instructional Design MasterTrack®️ program.