Health Sciences
Bachelor of Professional Arts, Human Services Major
Athabasca University, Canada
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- Monthly; enrol any time
Health Sciences
If you are interested in pursuing instructional design as a profession, Athabasca University’s online Graduate Diploma – Instructional Design program is for you.
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Study mode: online | Intake: Monthly; enrol any time | Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada
The Graduate Diploma – Instructional Design at Athabasca University equips you with a strong foundation in instructional systems, learning theory, and program evaluation, while offering electives that cover trends in educational technology, online teaching, and project management. Designed to be completed in a maximum of three years, this online program provides the flexibility and support to help you master the skills needed for today's digital learning environments.
With a Graduate Diploma – Instructional Design from Athabasca University, you'll be well-prepared for careers in designing and implementing educational programs across various platforms and industries, from corporate training to e-learning development. This credential opens doors to roles such as instructional designer, e-learning specialist, and educational consultant, among others.
Admission requirements include a baccalaureate degree or equivalent education and experience.
Domestic applicants: CAD 12,312 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
Graduate Diploma – Management: three intakes per year (fall session start in August, winter session start in January, spring session start in May).
Graduate Diplomas in Distance Education Technology and Instructional Design: three program intakes per year, for course starts in spring (May), fall (late August) and winter (January).
Graduate Diploma – Counselling: September start.
Graduate Diploma – Management: apply by June 15 for fall, Oct. 15 for winter and March 15 for spring. Program application fee $238; program admission fee $950 (non-refundable).
Graduate Diplomas in Distance Education Technology and Instructional Design: 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 Diploma – Counselling: apply by Jan. 15 for a September start. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Post-Master's Diploma – Nurse Practitioner: apply by Dec. 1, 2026 for May 2027, June 1, 2027 for January 2028, Feb. 1, 2028 for September 2028 and June 1, 2028 for January 2029. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Apply through the official page: https://www.athabascau.ca/applications-admissions/apply-au/index.html
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
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