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Instructional Systems Development Graduate Certificate

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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.

At a Glance

Instructional Systems Development Graduate Certificate

Campus Locations:
Online

Department:
Office of Professional Programs

College:
Division of Professional Studies

Program Designations:
Professional Programs
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What Are My Career Options Studying Instructional Systems Development?

Instructional Systems Development

Based on real UMBC graduates*

88 Graduates
$85,574 Median Salary
Data shown for graduates 2011–2026.

Top Job Titles

  • INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
    5
    Graduates
    $80k
    Median Salary
  • INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SPECIALIST
    3
    Graduates
    $61k
    Median Salary
  • TRAINING MANAGER
    2
    Graduates
    $115k
    Median Salary
  • VICE PRESIDENT OF TECHNOLOGY
    2
    Graduates
    N/A
    Median Salary
  • TALENT MANAGER
    2
    Graduates
    $113k
    Median Salary
  • EDUCATION AND TRAINING MANAGER
    2
    Graduates
    $115k
    Median Salary
  • PROGRAM MANAGER
    2
    Graduates
    $151k
    Median Salary
  • BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER
    2
    Graduates
    $208k
    Median Salary
  • PROJECT MANAGER
    2
    Graduates
    $97k
    Median Salary
  • MANAGEMENT ANALYSTSENIOR INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
    1
    Graduates
    N/A
    Median Salary

Salary Distribution

Top Employers

  1. MONTGOMERY COLLEGE 3
  2. ABET 2
  3. ARCHBISHOP SPALDING HIGH SCHOOL 2
  4. ANNOYMOUS 1
  5. PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES 1
  6. BAYLOR SCHOOL 1
  7. ENSEMBLE IP LLC 1
  8. OTICON USA 1
  9. JOHNS HOPKINS WHITING SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING 1
  10. OUTRIDER ANALYTICS 1

Top Industries

Job Categories

Top Locations

  1. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 14
  2. SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND 5
  3. PIKESVILLE, MARYLAND 2
  4. ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 2
  5. HYATTSVILLE, MARYLAND 2

* Outcomes reflect graduates Steppingblocks could match to public career data, so totals may not represent every graduate in the program. Salary figures are based only on graduates with salary data available.

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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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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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

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, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 410-455-2537

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Email Graduate Admissions at gradschool@umbc.edu.

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