Virtual Instructional Design Certificate
Design engaging training for the virtual classroom.
Use intentional and thoughtful instructional design practices to design virtual learning events that engage and motivate learners to apply new skills and knowledge on the job.
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Course Info
Intentional and thoughtful instructional design is necessary for successful virtual learning events. Well-designed virtual experiences (specifically, instructor-led synchronous experiences), supported by well-designed materials, keep learners motivated and engaged throughout the learning experience.
An effective instructional design process follows a system of assessing needs, designing a process, developing materials, and evaluating effectiveness. Creating programs for a virtual platform is no different. Core Instructional design fundamentals require the analysis and selection of the most appropriate strategies, methodologies, and technologies to maximize the learning experience and knowledge transfer—whether you are converting a face-to-face classroom course or designing for a virtual delivery from the beginning.
Aligned to the instructional design capability of the Talent Development Capability Model, this virtual instructional design certificate program will provide you with more than 20 ATD-exclusive tools and templates and the opportunity to practice using them on a flexible, authentic learning project. Your project allows you to demonstrate your new skills in writing effective learning objectives, outlining a virtual learning event, and more.
Format
Live Online
Roles
Instructional Designer, Trainer/Facilitator, Professor/Educator
Capability Areas
Instructional Design
Level
Capable
Language(s)
English
Credits
APTD 21
CPTD 21
CEU 2.1
PDC 21
HRCI 21
Recognition
ATD Certificate of Completion, Digital Badge
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Dates & Locations
Time Zone: UTC
Apr 7 - 18 2025, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Jun 9 - 20 2025, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Jul 7 - 18 2025, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Jul 21 - Aug 1 2025, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Aug 4 - 15 2025, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Credits & Recognition
ATD Certificate of Completion
Digital Badge
21 Learning Hours2.1 CEUs| Additional Credits | Type | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| APTD Credential | Professional Development Hours/Recertification Points | 21 | More Info |
| CPTD Credential | Professional Development Hours/Recertification Points | 21 | More Info |
| Society for Human Resource Management | Professional Development Credits (PDCs) | 21 | More Info |
| HR Certification Institute® | Recertification Credit Hours | 21 | More Info |
Facilitators
Darryl Wyles
Senior Facilitator | ATD
Darryl Wyles is the co-author of Facilitation in Action (2022 ATD Press) and Senior Facilitator for ATD Education. He brings over 20 years of experience in talent...
Julie Patrick
Learning and Performance Consultant | JP Learning Associates
Julie Patrick is a learning and performance consultant with JP Learning Associates. Julie has been a trainer, facilitator, and instructional designer since 1992.
As a former manager of a corporate...
Wally Su, APTD
Chief Consultant and Facilitator | Wally Learning Co. Ltd.
Wally Su graduated from National Sun Yat-sen University and majored in business administration. He has more than 20 years of experience in learning and development. He uses simple but engaging...
Beth Yoder
Head of Professionalization & Innovation in Education | University of Groningen
Beth Yoder specializes in helping local talent succeed in the global arena. Through experiential learning focused on application and outcomes, she designs and facilitates multicultural team training, leadership development, diversity...
Cara North
Chief Learning Consultant | The Learning Camel
Cara North is an award-winning learning experience leader who has worked for some of the biggest organizations in corporate and higher education settings. She started her career as an “accidental...
Carla Torgerson
Solution Architect | SweetRush
Carla Torgerson, MEd, MBA, has nearly 25 years of experience as an instructional designer and instructional strategist. Always interested in the latest learning trends, she has authored numerous blogs and...
Christie Ward
Principal | The Impact Institute
Christie is Principal of the Impact Institute, a consulting firm that helps clients with interpersonal communication skills, team skills, leadership skills and presentation skills. She deals with real issues, asks...
Codie McQuay
Senior Portfolio Scrum Master | Government of British Columbia
Codie McQuay loves learning, loves learning about learning, and loves learning about the ways people learn. She brings an eclectic mix of therapeutic, experiential, practical, and product-focused knowledge to her...
Emmy Monticelli, CPTD
CEO & Founder | Momentum Learning Solutions
Emmy Monticelli is a certified leadership and mindfulness coach, facilitator, and consultant with more than 20 years of experience developing leaders, trainers, and employees in talent management. Her upbringing amidst...
Erica Nelson
Nelson Performance Develop, LLC
Erica Nelson, MA, has been in the learning and development field for 25 years, consulting with clients from various fields at the corporate level. Clients include Horizon Therapeutics, Wintrust Financial...
Kimberly Devlin, CPTD
Managing Director | EdTrek, Inc.
Kimberly Devlin, CPTD, transforms information overload and time crunch into innovative and actionable systems that improve outcomes, productivity, and time management. Bringing a fresh, pragmatic point of view to topics...
Lynette Van Steinburg
Virtual Effectiveness Driver | Virtual Effectiveness Consulting
Lynette Van Steinburg has worked in the sphere of corporate learning, leadership, and transformation since 1997. She has had experience in leadership, project management, instructional design, development, change management, quality...
Lynn Lewis, CPTD
VP Training/Prof Services | Learning Solutions, LLC
Lynn Lewis is an author and learning and performance consultant who fell onto this path in life by accident. Starting her career in broadcast journalism and newswriting, she taught those...
Mimi Banta
Learning & Development Consultant
Ms. Banta, a skilled facilitator and organization development consultant, has over twenty years of experience helping organizations implement training and development initiatives that produce results.
Margaret (Mimi) Banta is an...
Myra Roldan
Technologist | Amazon Web Services
Myra Roldan is a talented technologist, a TEDx speaker, an author, and an international public speaker. She is widely regarded as an important source of information about new and emerging...
Niamh Briody Jordan
Regional Partner | TPC Leadership Middle East
Niamh Briody Jordan is the Regional Partner for TPC Leadership Middle East, she resides in Abu Dhabi and is completing her 18th year living and working in the UAE.
Niamh...
Seema Nagrath Menon, CPTD
Founder & MD | CALM Worldwide (Center for Action in Learning Management)
Seema Nagrath-Menon is the Managing Director & Founder of CALM Worldwide (Center for Action in Learning Management), a professional and dynamic Management & Learning Consultancy.
Seema is a Talent Development...
Tracey Harris-Bennett
Facilitator, Consultant | Bennett Global Group, LLC
Tracey Harris-Bennett is an energetic, results-oriented training professional experienced in instructional design, multimedia and training program development. She has over 25 years of experience designing and delivering training solutions for clients...
WHAT OUR PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING
Testimonials
"This program was spot on for what I was looking for! It offered an excellent overview of the instructional design process from needs assessment, to course design and development, all the way to course evaluation. I gained new insights into selecting the best learning strategies, methodologies, and technologies that would be most effective to reach learners in a virtual environment."
Read More"I have been an ATD member for a long time, and they know their stuff! This course exceeded my expectations."
"I chose ATD for my professional development because they are recognized as a reputable company. The Virtual Instructional Design Certificate was very informative, and I am excited to implement the new skills I've obtained."
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