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Graduate Certificate – Instructional Design at Athabasca University

Athabasca University, Canada

Programme overview

If you want to improve your instructional design expertise in a short time, the online Graduate Certificate – Instructional Design is an excellent way to build your skills and knowledge.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

The Graduate Certificate – Instructional Design program at Athabasca University offers a structured learning path that spans three 13-week semesters each year, giving you up to two years to complete the requirements. To keep your program status, you'll need to complete 6 credits each academic year, adhering to specific grade requirements in both core and elective courses.

Career pathways

Earning a Graduate Certificate – Instructional Design from Athabasca University can open doors to careers such as instructional designer, e-learning developer, or training consultant in various sectors including education, healthcare, and corporate settings. With the growing emphasis on online and distance education, your skills will be in high demand, offering you a versatile and fulfilling career path.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission requirements include a baccalaureate degree or equivalent education and experience.

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,156 for the whole programme (2026). Estimated total programme tuition for a student living in Canada taking all courses at Athabasca University, 2026-2027 (courses starting Sep 1, 2026 to Aug 31, 2027). Course tuition includes the course administration/technology fee, course materials fee a Source

Undergraduate programmes have continuous enrolment: applications are accepted throughout the year and students can start registering for courses as soon as the online application is complete.

Graduate Certificates in Instructional Design and Technology-Based Learning: three program intakes per year, for course starts in spring (May), fall (late August) and winter (January).

Graduate Certificates in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Information Security and Information Technology Management: two program intakes per year, Fall (September) and Winter (January).

Post-Master's Certificate in Counselling: starts in May, September and January.

There are no application deadlines for most undergraduate programs; the one-time, non-refundable general application fee is $141 (2026-2027).

Graduate Certificates in Instructional Design and Technology-Based Learning: apply by January 15 for a spring start, May 15 for a fall start and September 15 for a winter start. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.

Graduate Certificates in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Information Security and Information Technology Management: apply by March 1 for the Fall session and Oct. 1 for the Winter session. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.

Post-Master's Certificate in Counselling: apply by Dec. 1 for May, April 1 for September and Aug. 1 for January. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.

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