Building skills in developing and delivering online learning are integral to addressing the task of training online. As companies increasingly recognize the value of online learning, training functions must keep pace with advances in instructional methodologies and new technology. It is critical that training professionals remain up-to-date with changes to how training is produced and delivered.

This program includes topics on the methodology, skills, and techniques necessary for aligning e-learning strategies with business strategies. Courses in this program provide the foundation for today’s instructional development that focuses on aligning skills and knowledge needed to achieve organizational strategic goals and objectives. Content also provides the knowledge and skills for planning and designing e-learning instruction in training areas to match today’s varied company business needs based on identifiable learning objectives, rapid authoring tools, content requirements, and outcomes.

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for:

• Instructional designers
• Individuals seeking a career change or position within the e-learning instructional design field
• Training managers or coordinators
• Human resources professionals
• Professionals who have taken on a training role within their department

Certificate Requirements

Students must complete six required courses totaling 15 units in order to be eligible to receive the Certificate in E-Learning Instructional Design. Students must receive a grade of “C” or higher in each course. To receive your certificate, please submit your Application for Candidacy and Request for Certificate Form. All requirements must be completed within five (5) years after the student enrolls in his/her first course. Students not pursuing the certificate program are welcome to take as many individual courses as they wish.

On-site Training Available

Through Corporate Training, we can deliver this program or customize one that fits your organization's specific needs. Visit Corporate Training or call (949) 824-1847 for information.

English Proficiency Requirement
All certificate programs at UC Irvine Extension (classroom and online formats) require professional-level English language proficiency in listening and note-taking, reading comprehension and vocabulary, written expression, and oral presentation. If you would like to refine your English language proficiency prior to beginning one of our programs, please see our English Language Programs.

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E-Learning Instructional Design

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Program Benefits

• Explain the differences between traditional and online learning instruction
• Construct and deploy an online lesson and incorporate e-learning technologies
• Analyze the management and cost issues associated with deploying online instruction
• Compare and contrast popular rapid authoring tools
• Explore current learning theories incorporating principles of the traditional ADDIE and more contemporary rapid prototype models
• Exhibit knowledge, skills, and creativity related to e-learning instructional design in the practicum course

Advisory Committee

• Jenise Cook, Independent Consultant, Ridge View Media
• William Corwin, Senior Leadership Development Consultant, Experian
• Janet DiVincenzo, Online Course Designer, UCI Distance Learning Center
• Janet Emmendorfer, Vice President, Senior Design and Development Manager, Fifth Third Bank
• Mary Keenan Asher, Vice President, Product Development, Retention Education, Inc.
• Ann Kwinn, Vice President, Interactive Learning, CallSource
• Judith Norton, Principle, eLearnovations
• Dave Ragan, Senior Instructional Designer, Training and Development, Southern California Edison
• Taryn Tennant, Manager of Human Resources and OD, HireRight, Inc.
• Karen Wales, Vice President, Learning Development, ISC Technology, Inc.