Instructional Design

IDSN

Online Board of Governors Certificate

SEP Open JAN Open MAY Open

Overview

Are you a creative individual who likes to understand how adults learn? This program will allow you to develop curriculum for a variety of training.

The Instructional Design program is for students interested in the theory, practice and design of instructional content for many popular modes of delivery. This program provides the theoretical and practical foundations necessary for the development of instruction and training for higher education, corporate training and subject-specific workshops.

Students learn to develop learning outcomes, employ instructional design strategies, design learning activities and assessments, select appropriate learning technologies, and assess accessibility and usability in course design. Students learn to analyze the requirements, design elements and structure of courses built using the instructional design principles taught in the program.

Admission Requirements

O.S.S.D. or equivalent

Applications for this program are not accepted through ontariocolleges.ca.

Mature Student Assessment for this program is available in the subject of English for the purpose of demonstrating proficiency in this required admission subject. For all other admission requirements, applicants must complete the required course(s) as listed above. For more information, please contact counselling@lambtoncollege.ca. Review the Mature Student Admission process.

Academic admission requirements can be obtained through Academic Upgrading and the Pre-Programs at Lambton College.

Prior Learning Assessment

If you believe you have an equivalent level of knowledge and would like credit through Prior Learning Assessment, please contact counselling@lambtoncollege.ca or call 519-479-1023 at least two weeks before classes begin.

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Be sure you meet admission requirements to earn your credential.

Credential Eligibility

If you are taking courses with the intention of completing this program and earning a credential, you must meet the Admission Requirements. It is your responsibility to supply proof of admission requirements to the Office of the Registrar before completing three courses in this program.

If you complete the program but fail to provide proof of admission requirements, you will be ineligible to receive your credential.

Costs

Course Fees

Exact costs can be obtained during the registration process. Visit the Course List and select an individual course for associated course fees.

Textbooks

Textbook costs may be applicable to each course. Most textbooks can be purchased through textnet.ca, but some exceptions do apply. Some courses may have software or equipment requirements that are not included in the cost of the course and are the responsibility of the student. Please see individual course pages for course-specific textbook information.

Graduation Fees

Students who successfully complete all the academic requirements for this program must apply to graduate in order to receive their credential. The application for diploma or certificate can be found on mylambton.ca..
A graduation fee of about $75 will be added to your account upon verification that admission requirements and all course requirements have been met. For exact fees contact your Enrolment Services Professional.

Technology Requirements

In order to keep pace with the requirements of each and every course in your program, Lambton College requires that each student have access to a laptop while studying at our college.

Courses

Credit

This course explores the foundational principles of instructional design including learning theories and pedagogical models that are commonly used in the instructional design process. The student will write and align measurable learning outcomes with curriculum and ensure course content is compliant with current industry design and accesssibility standards.