Prospective Students
~ Instructional Technology Certificate Program ~
Where do you see yourself in two years? In five years? Most of us are so busy handling our day-to-day responsibilities that we have little time left over to concentrate on planning for the future.
Yet the brightest prospects are reserved for those who actively prepare for the future by seeking out new ways of building their skills and enhancing their value in the workplace.
This is the focus of Western Illinois University's Instructional Technology (IT) Certificate Program: To provide you with the advanced technology skills that will allow you to take advantage of the many opportunities available in our rapidly changing
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Whether you are looking to advance in your organization, start your own business or simply upgrade your skills in your current position, a Certificate in Instructional Technology can play an important role in helping you achieve your professional goals.
The IT Certificate Program has only five courses, so you can finish in just one year. And because you'll want to tailor your course work to your specific career goals, the program currently has five customized study options, each to provide you with the opportunity to master specialized technology and skills so that you can adapt and excel in an increasingly complex and technological work environment.
As a working professional, it is essential for this program to accommodate your ongoing professional and personal responsibilities. So we have designed the IT Certificate Program to fit into your schedule. With evening and weekend classes and distance instruction delivered via interactive television and the Internet, the program provides you with the flexibility you need so that you can continue to meet all your commitments.
An investment in the future
You truly are investing in yourself and your future when you enroll in the IT Certificate Program. This innovative program will help you enhance your value to your employer by providing you with new skills that you can use in your current position. Or you can use your experience in the program to prepare for a new position or even get ready to start your own business. Regardless of how you apply your training, the highly-focused and specialized nature of the program ensures that you will be learning marketable skills that you will use for years to come.
And the certificate program is based on practical, hands-on applications, providing opportunities for working professionals to gain experience developing creative responses to organizational technology and training needs. In each course your assignments and projects will be realistic, focusing on situations that you may actually encounter in the workplace. You will master skills and knowledge that you can put to use immediately, so you won't have to wait to begin reaping the rewards of your investment in IT training.
Tailoring your program for maximum impact
Presently there are five different study options in the IT program to ensure that your certificate meets your individual career objectives. Whichever option you choose, you only have to complete five courses to receive your Certificate of Instructional Technology. And all courses can later be applied toward a master's degree in instructional technology from WIU should you wish to continue your education in this field.