Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology

If you have been considering an online instructional design certificate program, then you've come to the right place. In this post, I will go over the basics of Instructional Design certificate programs; share 7 tips for choosing the right Instructional Design program, and even highlight 18 Online Instructional Design Certificate Programs that you may want to consider. 

University of Wisconsin-Stout - The First Wisconsin University to be Certified for Excellence by the United States Distance Learning Association
The University of Wisconsin-Stout has received Quality Standards (QS) certification for excellence from the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA). University of Wisconsin-Stout is the only university in the UW System to receive this certification. Institutions that receive USDLA/QS certification have been evaluated using 124 standards that focus on the areas of administration, leadership and management, student affairs, and teaching and learning.  Certification is awarded for a five-year period, subject to performance and annual renewal. "UW-Stout has been a leader in providing online and distance education for decades," said Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen. "This announcement tells the world that the programs we provide across the country and the world meet the highest standards for academic rigor and quality." Doug Stevens, director of Stout Online, added, "Going through the process of the USDLA Quality Standards Certification not only validates the quality services that UW-Stout provides, but also identifies areas that we can improve in providing online programs to our students."