Instructional Design (Certificate)
Description
The Instructional Design program is for students interested in the theory, practice, and design of instructional content for various modes of delivery. This program will provide students with the theoretical and practical foundations for the development and design of instruction and training applicable to the higher education industry, corporate training delivery, or the hosting of subject-specific workshops. Pedagogical theory will be coupled with practical module and course development to apply and demonstrate key instructional design principles.
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) OR Grade 12 equivalency certificate achieved through College academic upgrading OR
- Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older)
- You must maintain an overall average of 60% or a GPA of 2.0 in order to graduate
- A minimum of 25% of courses must be completed through Durham College.
Required Courses (suggested sequence of study)
- TEAC 1380 Instructional Design for Online Learning
- TECH 1380 Digital Pedagogy
- DESN 1381 Course Design for Hybrid Delivery
- ASEV 1380 Alignment and Assessment Strategies
- DESN 1382 Quality Assurance and Course Evaluation
- PROJ 1380 Project Management for Course Design
- DESN 1380 Collaborative Frameworks: Working with Subject Matter Experts
- DESN 1383 Special Topics in Course Design
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to the program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
Overview

- Institution: Durham College
- Program type: Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code: INST
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance