Careers

Bottom-line driven companies and budget-conscious nonprofits expect measurable outcomes for their training dollars. Oregon State’s online instructional design graduate certificate offers you the skills to add value to any organization by elevating the effectiveness of its educational programs.

Instructional designers work anywhere learning or training occurs including in the corporate, nonprofit, academic and government sectors. Whether you design, develop or deliver instruction, a career in instructional design is diverse, fun and dynamic.

By earning this certificate, you’ll gain an edge over others in fields such as higher education, health care and technology by acquiring the skills to implement learning tactics and instructional strategies.

Job market outlook

Use the interactive tool on this page to discover employment trends, top occupations and salary details for professionals who have skills related to instructional design. Please be aware that completing a program related to the job market information shown here does not guarantee employment or a specific salary.

A rising need for instructional designers

Instructional designers are in high demand, and this certificate will prepare you for a variety of opportunities to develop and deliver education or training in online, hybrid and face-to-face formats.

A recent market analysis revealed that employer demand for bachelor’s-level instructional design professionals increased 18% nationwide from 2013 to 2017. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics also cites a “much faster than average” national growth rate for training and development specialists between now and 2029.

Tap into OSU’s career services

An added benefit is that you’ll have access to Oregon State’s Career Development Center, which provides valuable resources to help you find lifelong career success and meaningful employment in a diverse world.