BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN CERTIFICATE
The Basic Instructional Design Certificate provides entry-level personnel assigned to design and develop curriculum materials in support of courses, training programs and training activities an introduction to development models and processes as well as various curriculum materials associated with training activities. An emphasis is placed on communication skills and basic instructional design theory. A certificate of completion for the Basic Instructional Design Certificate will be awarded upon completion of required courses.
Note: Individuals with experience as curriculum developers may be interested in completing the Instructional Design Certificate vice the Basic Instructional Design Certificate. Please review the prerequisites and applications for the Instructional Design Certificate to see if you are eligible.
Application Requirements: Participants will enroll in the required classroom courses through the NETC Admissions process for courses offered by EMI. Online courses may be completed via the EMI Independent Study Program located at http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.asp
Required Courses for Certificate Completion:
Effective Communication (IS-242)
Introduction to Instructional Design Methods (E610)
Course Descriptions:
Effective Communication (IS-242)
Available online from EMI’s Independent Study program (http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.asp), this course addresses basic communication skills, effective oral communication, and how to prepare an oral presentation.
Introduction to Instructional Design Methods (E610)
This course provides participants an introduction to methods and theories used to develop and evaluate a training program effectively. Key topics include conducting a performance and needs analysis, designing and developing courses, and evaluating a training program.
Selection Criteria: The primary audience for this course is composed of individuals assigned to curriculum design and development duties or positions.
ACE recommendations: This course has not been reviewed for credit.
Prerequisites: None.
Course Length: 4 days
CEUs: This course has not been reviewed for credit.
Other courses that fulfill certificate requirements:
Previous completion of the Management and Supervision of Training (E601) course will fulfill the requirement for Introduction to Instructional Design Methods (E610).
