Program at a Glance
- Program
- Online Certificate
- College(s)
- College of Community Innovation and Education
Propel yourself to the forefront of modern education.
Today there is an urgent need for more technology, modern innovation and progressive ideas within the vast realm of instruction. When you earn your instructional educational technology certificate, you are setting yourself up to spearhead powerful education initiatives in corporate, industry and educational settings.
Through UCF Online, you’ll gain a more advanced understanding of instructional system design, instructional development, multimedia in education and more. This foundation will allow you to work with engineers, graphic artists, computer programmers and game developers to design pedagogically sound training and instructional systems, simulations and games. As a result, learners will be better able to grasp new concepts, take ownership of their experiences and engage in content with more enthusiasm.
Modern instruction and training needs strong leaders who understand the power of technology as an educational tool. Get started today to earn your instructional technology certificate and become that leader.
International students who are in the U.S. and maintaining a U.S. Student Visa are not eligible for this program.
Application Deadlines
- Spring
- December 1
- Summer
- April 1
- Fall
- July 1
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Course Overview
Instructional System Design
This course focuses on the systematic analysis and design of instruction, including task, learner, and context analyses, objectives and learner assessments, media selection, flowcharting and storyboarding.
Adapting and Integrating Innovative Technologies in Education
Use of traditional and emerging technological applications in instructional settings by students and teachers. Includes integrated software packages, multimedia productivity suites, Web 2.0 applications, and desktop publishing, as they relate to K-12 curriculum, students, and teacher productivity.
Multimedia for Education and Training
Emphasis on the elements and applications of multimedia and technology in multiple instructional settings. Includes authoring, design, alternative delivery systems, hardware, and software.
Skills You'll Learn
- Implement best practices in digital and distributed course design.
- Evaluate pedagogy as implemented across learning systems.
- Analyze user behavior to create high impact educational materials.
Career Projections
Annual Job
Openings
Job Growth
Between
2019 - 2029
Source: Lightcast™ . 2025
Career Opportunities
- educator
- instructional designer
- instructional services director
- school technologist
- teacher
- technology specialist
- trainer