Graduate Certificate in Instructional Technology Online
Program Overview
What our online instructional technology graduate certificate offers you
Acquire a relevant, in-demand skill set with the Northwest Missouri State University Graduate Certificate in Instructional Technology. In this accelerated, online program, you will assess, develop and implement online and face-to-face instructional modules using multimedia tools. You also will develop a virtual learning environment that can be used in various educational settings. While training in the practical side of technology use, you'll also examine the philosophical side, evaluating and addressing the technological implications affecting society and the field of education.
The program's courses are taught by full-time faculty, who personally invest in students and their success. Our faculty foster inquiry, collaboration and innovation to create an online learning experience benefitting both your personal and professional growth. You will be versed in technology and training techniques that have been perfected in the classroom, and experience this profession-based learning through practical, hands-on application.
This instructional technology certificate augments your instructional design and curriculum development skills and equips you with modern technology expertise to be a stronger, more effective educator — especially in virtual learning environments. The Northwest Missouri State University learning model ensures that you will be career ready on day one when you complete this online program.
Bonus: All program credit hours can be transferred toward Northwest Missouri State University's Master of Science in Education in Curriculum & Instruction – Teaching Technology program. You only need to complete six additional classes to earn the MSEd. in C&I — Teaching Technology degree.
In this instructional technology certificate online program, you will learn how to:
- Review, evaluate and implement current multimedia tools to improve training and learning
- Enhance and facilitate training and learning through research-based instructional design
- Evaluate and address technological implications affecting society and education
- Develop and implement strategies to analyze results for data-driven decision-making
- Develop and demonstrate construction of a virtual learning environment
- Review, evaluate and implement current multimedia tools to improve training and learning
- Enhance and facilitate training and learning through research-based instructional design
- Evaluate and address technological implications affecting society and education
- Develop and implement strategies to analyze results for data-driven decision-making
- Develop and demonstrate construction of a virtual learning environment
Career impacts include:
- Building your technology skills for virtual instruction
- Depending on your school district, advancing over on the teacher pay scale
- Earning credit hours toward requirements of dual credit computer applications teacher in Missouri
- Building your technology skills for virtual instruction
- Depending on your school district, advancing over on the teacher pay scale
- Earning credit hours toward requirements of dual credit computer applications teacher in Missouri
Accreditation:
Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) and is recognized by the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education™ (DESE) and the Higher Learning Commission.
Also available:
Northwest Missouri State University offers a variety of specialized online education program options. Check out our other online education programs.
Accreditation:
Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) and is recognized by the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education™ (DESE) and the Higher Learning Commission.
Tuition
Choosing our online graduate certificate program is cost-effective
Our Graduate Certificate in Instructional Technology online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Cert. in Instructional Technology | $391 | $1,173 | $4,692 |
Important Refund Information
| 2nd day of class | Last date for 100% refund for dropped course |
| 4th day of class | Last date for 75% refund for dropped course |
| 6th day of class | Last date for 50% refund for dropped course |
| 8th day of class | Last date for 25% refund for dropped course |
Tuition breakdown:
Transfer your credits for lower tuition
Use our Tuition Estimator to see how affordable your degree could be. Slide the notch to the number of credits you've already earned—which may qualify for transfer credit—to get an estimate of what your degree might cost.
Transcripts sent from other colleges and universities will be evaluated, and accepted credits will be added to the student's A-State record. The Tuition Estimator is not a guarantee or predictor of the number of credit hours that will be accepted.
Calendar
View the upcoming dates and deadlines for Northwest online
Northwest online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/7/25 | 1/8/25 | 2/28/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/27/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/5/25 | 4/25/25 |
| Summer 1 | 5/5/25 | 4/21/25 | 4/24/25 | 4/28/25 | 4/30/25 | 6/20/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/23/25 | 6/6/25 | 6/11/25 | 6/13/25 | 6/17/25 | 8/8/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/25/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/14/25 | 8/18/25 | 8/20/25 | 10/10/25 |
| Fall 2 | 10/20/25 | 10/6/25 | 10/9/25 | 10/13/25 | 10/15/25 | 12/5/25 |
Now enrolling:
earning your degree?
Admissions
What you need to apply for the instructional technology certificate
At Northwest, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Marketing online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
To apply for this instructional technology certificate online program, you must meet these requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution with a GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Acceptance to graduate study by the Dean of the Graduate School
Note: Enrolling in this program does not require a teaching certificate, nor does completing this program lead to one. Students who want to work within a school district must check their state's requirements and earn a teaching certificate separately.
Official transcript(s) can be emailed to: [email protected]. To submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Graduate Records SpecialistNorthwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Have a question? Call us at 844-890-9124.
Click here for State Authorization information.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
Courses
What you’ll learn in your online graduate certificate courses
For the Graduate Certificate in Instructional Technology online, the curriculum is comprised of 4 courses (12 credit hours).
*Tuition and fees are based on current rates. Textbooks and laptops are not included with tuition.
Disclaimer Popup Heading
Nullam fermentum efficitur felis sit amet tempus. Vivamus scelerisque porttitor sagittis. Integer id sodales lorem. Donec tincidunt in nibh sed ultrices.
primary headline
REQUEST INFORMATION
Submit the form, and a representative will contact you to answer any questions.
Request Information