| Total credits | Estimated resident cost | Estimated Washington border cost | Estimated non-resident cost |
|---|
| 18 | $11,298 | $12,245 | $15,510 |
Program cost estimates are based on 2024/25 PSU tuition and fees only. This chart is provided to help you estimate the minimum tuition and fees for program completion. Additional fees may apply depending on the course of study that you choose to pursue and the specific courses for which you enroll, so you may also find it useful to review detailed tuition and fee information and the full cost of attendance for PSU programs. Financial aid and scholarship options may be available to offset program costs. Visit COE Scholarships for specific details on how to qualify and apply. |
Certificate learning objectives
The learning outcomes for this graduate certificate are based on the American Talent Development (previously ASTD) Competency Model. Completers of the graduate certificate will be prepared to:
- Design training
- Monitor, evaluate, and/or record training activities or program effectiveness
- Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives
- Develop alternative training methods
- Organize and develop, or obtain, training procedure manuals, guides and course materials
Program of study
The program length is approximately one year and can be started ANY academic term. For the convenience of our diverse student body, this certificate is currently offered primarily in a synchronous online format with scheduled Zoom meetings. Refer to the ELP Course Planning Guide for current offerings and delivery formats.
| Course | CR # |
|---|
| Required courses: The graduate certificate requires 18 academic quarter credits. (All credits can also be counted toward/rolled-over into a PACE Master's degree.) Students can complete required courses in any order. |
| ELP 529: Principles of Training and Development | 3 |
| ELP 530: Course Design and Evaluation, OR | 4 |
| ELP 584: Strategies for eLearning | 3 |
| Specialization courses |
| ELP 532: Training Methods | 3 |
| ELP 539: Developing Training Materials | 3 |
| Recommended elective courses (3-4 credits). A minimum of 18 credits is required to successfully complete the program. | |
| ELP 508: Project Management for Instructional Design Workshop | 1 |
| ELP 544: eLearning Instructional Design (Please note this course will not be offered until further notice.) | 3 |
| ELP 545: Developing eLearning (Please note this course will not be offered until further notice.) | 4 |
| ELP 511-599: Any course in this range may count as an elective | 3–4 |
| Culminating experience | |
| ELP 506: Culminating Project OR ELP 509: Practicum/Internship | 2 |
Course descriptions
For course descriptions, please consult the Bulletin or Class Schedule.