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Why Earn Your Certificate in eLearning?

Transform Education with UMBC’s Graduate Certificate in eLearning, specializing in the design and implementation of effective online training environments.

UMBC’s Graduate Certificate in eLearning focuses on the principles and practices of designing effective online instructional environments. This program is ideal for trainers and educators who are transitioning to digital platforms and want to enhance their skills in eLearning design and implementation. The curriculum covers critical areas such as instructional systems development, online classroom management, and the use of technology in training. Students learn to create engaging and impactful eLearning experiences tailored to both corporate and educational settings. With the increasing demand for cost-effective and accessible training solutions, the eLearning certificate prepares you to meet the challenges of modern digital education.

At a Glance

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What Are My Career Options Studying eLearning?

Graduates with a Certificate in eLearning can pursue roles such as eLearning designers, online course developers, and digital training coordinators. The program prepares you for careers in educational technology, corporate training, and instructional design within various sectors. This certificate also supports further advancement in roles focused on digital learning and educational technology integration.

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

Find opportunities to further advance your career and academic studies.

UMBC participates in all federal and state student financial aid programs and offers scholarships and assistantships through the Graduate School, Graduate Departments and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

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Ready to Apply?

Start Your Graduate Admissions Application

Applying to UMBC’s graduate programs is easy, safe, and secure. You can apply online as a degree seeking, non-degree seeking, or certificate student. Our online applications are managed by our trusted partner, CollegeNET. When you Apply Online, you can create an account, submit your application information and pay the $50 application fee by credit card over a secure internet connection. Already start an application? Finish up

Check application decisions (6-8 weeks)

Please note that application decisions can take 6-8 weeks after the program’s deadline, and depend on how many applications a department receives. You will receive an email once the department processes your decision letter. You will be able to see your decision letter by logging in to the application website. Your decision letter will be where the application checklist was. You may also check your recommendation statuses to send reminders or update contact information from the user page. If you are having trouble logging back in, you can recover your account.

Have Questions?

Please contact the appropriate Graduate School staff member for assistance, or contact our Main Office at gradschool@umbc.edu or 410-455-2537.

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Contact Information

eLearning Program Contacts

Main Contact

lapt@umbc.edu

Program Director

Greg Williams
410-455-2360
gregw@umbc.edu

Program Coordinator

Current Student Help
opp-studentsuccess@umbc.edu

UMBC Graduate School Admissions Office Contact Information

Mailing Address

UMBC Graduate School
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

Admissions Staff

Staff are available from
Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 410-455-2537

Request Help

Email Graduate Admissions at gradschool@umbc.edu.

eLearning Certificate