Instructional Design for Adult Learners, Microcredential

About the Program

Master instructional design for adult learning! Embrace the world of virtual training and online education, transcending traditional boundaries. With a projected 8% growth in demand for training and development specialists for 2021–2031 (U.S. Bureau of Labor), this microcredential equips you with essential concepts, theories, techniques, and ethical considerations in instructional design. Dive into methods for evaluating adult learning and systematically applying design principles for effective, dynamic, and engaging experiences tailored to diverse learner needs.

You will gain essential skills in crafting precise learning objectives and building unique instructional design models. You will discover your teaching and learning style while fostering sensitivity to adult learners across various contexts. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study at the graduate level, provides existing professionals with specialized skills needed to keep pace or advance, and also provide an entry point for those new to the field, readying you to apply for entry- to mid-level training, development, and technical writing roles.