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Why Earn Your Certificate in Instructional Systems Development?

Advance Your Skills in Instructional Design with UMBC’s Graduate Certificate in Instructional Systems Development, focusing on creating and managing effective training programs.

UMBC’s Graduate Certificate in Instructional Systems Development (ISD) equips professionals with a systematic approach to creating and managing instructional programs. This certificate program covers the essential phases of instructional design, from needs analysis and development to implementation and evaluation. Students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience applicable to various sectors, including business, education, and public service. The curriculum is designed to provide a robust foundation in instructional systems, preparing you to address the diverse training needs of modern organizations effectively.

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What Are My Career Options Studying Instructional Systems Development?

Graduates with a Certificate in Instructional Systems Development can pursue careers as instructional designers, training and development managers, and education coordinators. The skills acquired in this program are applicable across various industries, including corporate training, education, and government sectors. This certificate also provides a pathway for further studies in instructional design and educational technology.

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UMBC works to provide students with adequate need-based funding.

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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.

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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

Instructional Systems Development 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, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 410-455-2537

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Email Graduate Admissions at gradschool@umbc.edu.

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