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About This Program
American Military University’s (AMU) undergraduate certificate in instructional design focuses on teaching adult learners in academic and nonacademic settings, such as government or corporate training environments.
AMU’s online program provides an exploration of the leading theories, research trends, evidence-based practices, and concepts of curriculum design to educate adult learners. Coursework explores:
- Significant theories, research, and evidence-based practices in the field
- Effective instruction that challenges and involves diverse adult learners
- Development of cohesive courses, syllabi, assessments, and objectives aligned to engaging learning activities
- Integration of technology and apps to support learning
- Creation of a comprehensive classroom management plan for adult learners
What You Will Do
- Demonstrate effective communication skills
- Design curriculum for adult learning contexts
- Use effective classroom management approaches
- Apply adult learning and cognition theory
- Design instructional assessments based upon measurement and evaluation theory
Program at a Glance
$315**
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Program Requirements Printable Catalog Version
Must take all courses for this section.
Course ID: 2918
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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03/25/24 - 08/30/24 | 09/02/24 - 10/27/24 | Summer 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
04/29/24 - 10/04/24 | 10/07/24 - 12/01/24 | Fall 2024 Session B | 8 Week session |
05/27/24 - 11/01/24 | 11/04/24 - 12/29/24 | Fall 2024 Session I | 8 Week session |
06/24/24 - 11/29/24 | 12/02/24 - 01/26/25 | Fall 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
07/29/24 - 01/03/25 | 01/06/25 - 03/02/25 | Winter 2025 Session B | 8 Week session |
08/26/24 - 01/31/25 | 02/03/25 - 03/30/25 | Winter 2025 Session I | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 2932
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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03/25/24 - 08/30/24 | 09/02/24 - 10/27/24 | Summer 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
05/27/24 - 11/01/24 | 11/04/24 - 12/29/24 | Fall 2024 Session I | 8 Week session |
07/29/24 - 01/03/25 | 01/06/25 - 03/02/25 | Winter 2025 Session B | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 3596
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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03/25/24 - 08/30/24 | 09/02/24 - 10/27/24 | Summer 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
05/27/24 - 11/01/24 | 11/04/24 - 12/29/24 | Fall 2024 Session I | 8 Week session |
07/29/24 - 01/03/25 | 01/06/25 - 03/02/25 | Winter 2025 Session B | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 3594
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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03/25/24 - 08/30/24 | 09/02/24 - 10/27/24 | Summer 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
05/27/24 - 11/01/24 | 11/04/24 - 12/29/24 | Fall 2024 Session I | 8 Week session |
07/29/24 - 01/03/25 | 01/06/25 - 03/02/25 | Winter 2025 Session B | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 3595
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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04/29/24 - 10/04/24 | 10/07/24 - 12/01/24 | Fall 2024 Session B | 8 Week session |
06/24/24 - 11/29/24 | 12/02/24 - 01/26/25 | Fall 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
08/26/24 - 01/31/25 | 02/03/25 - 03/30/25 | Winter 2025 Session I | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 3580
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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03/25/24 - 08/30/24 | 09/02/24 - 10/27/24 | Summer 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
04/29/24 - 10/04/24 | 10/07/24 - 12/01/24 | Fall 2024 Session B | 8 Week session |
05/27/24 - 11/01/24 | 11/04/24 - 12/29/24 | Fall 2024 Session I | 8 Week session |
06/24/24 - 11/29/24 | 12/02/24 - 01/26/25 | Fall 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
07/29/24 - 01/03/25 | 01/06/25 - 03/02/25 | Winter 2025 Session B | 8 Week session |
08/26/24 - 01/31/25 | 02/03/25 - 03/30/25 | Winter 2025 Session I | 8 Week session |
Admission Requirements
- All AMU undergraduate programs require a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED).
- Please read all undergraduate admission requirements before applying to this program and be prepared to submit the required documentation.
- There is no fee to complete the AMU admission application for this program. View steps to apply.
Need Help?
Selecting the right program to meet your educational goals is a key step in ensuring a successful outcome. If you are unsure of which program to choose, or need more information, please contact an AMU admissions coach at 877-755-2787 or [email protected].
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2Alumni Graduated with No APUS-incurred Student Loan Debt As of December 31, 2021
Includes alumni who graduated with an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree from APUS. Student loan debt is defined as student loans and private education loans used for tuition, fees, living expenses, and book costs associated with courses taken at APUS. Many APUS students receive military tuition assistance and veterans education benefits, which are not student loan debt.
1The University reserves the right to accept or deny credits according to policies outlined on our University website. Please see the University's transfer credit policy webpage for complete information.
*Cost Per Credit Hour
The Preferred Military Rate is $250 per credit hour for all undergraduate and $290 per credit hour for master's-level courses. This rate is available to all U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military families, including parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents.
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