Graduate Microcertificate in Instructional Design

Build Expertise in Learning Experience Design

Develop foundational skills to design effective and engaging learning experiences in this two-course microcertificate program. Explore user-centered design principles and instructional methodologies that create meaningful educational impact. You’ll build the core competencies needed to develop compelling educational content and programs, and prepare for roles in the growing field of instructional design and educational technology. Completion is recognized through credit listed on your official University transcript.

Finish two courses:

Fast-tracked -- Complete this microcredential with just two courses.  Skills-based -- Develop expertise for immediate impact and career growth. Stackable -- Apply credit earned to Northwestern’s Information Design and Strategy program—see below for details.

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Applying Credit to the MS in Information Design and Strategy Program

Students that are interested in the option of applying their graduate microcertificate credits to the Northwestern SPS MS in Information Design and Strategy program must submit an online application and submit all required application materials.

Students that elect to apply to a master's program before completing a graduate microcertificate will be able to count completed courses toward the applicable master's degree. No certificate is conferred.

If you are interested in exploring this option, please contact the SPS graduate advising team for information on how to pursue a master's degree at SPS.


Interested in more graduate-level certificate options? Explore a range of four-course graduate certificates that can also be stacked into SPS master's programs.


Find out more about Northwestern's Graduate Microcertificates

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