Online Graduate Certificate in Technology Integration for Learning
The Graduate Certificate in Technology Integration for Learning equips educators, administrators, technology coordinators, instructional designers, and corporate trainers to successfully apply learning technologies. Students build skills to identify, integrate, and leverage technologies to improve learning outcomes while designing and developing technology-rich environments across diverse contexts.
Online Graduate Certificate in Technology Integration for Learning
The Graduate Certificate in Technology Integration for Learning equips educators, administrators, technology coordinators, instructional designers, and corporate trainers to successfully apply learning technologies. Students build skills to identify, integrate, and leverage technologies to improve learning outcomes while designing and developing technology-rich environments across diverse contexts.
Online Graduate Certificate in Technology Integration for Learning Overview
Purdue University’s Graduate Certificate in Technology Integration for Learning is designed for educators, administrators, instructional designers, technology coordinators, and corporate trainers seeking to enhance their ability to apply and integrate learning technologies in professional settings. The fully online asynchronous program requires three courses (nine credit hours) and can typically be completed in two semesters.
Students build practical skills in instructional design, learner analysis, and technology integration, while also learning to design and deliver technology-rich learning environments. Courses are taught by Purdue faculty and highly experienced limited-term lecturers, connecting theory with real-world practice and equipping graduates with the tools to improve instruction, collaboration and problem-solving across education, business, industry and government.
First-of-Its-Kind Program
- Curriculum grounded in research-based professional competencies
- Instructional theory applied directly to real-world contexts
- Practical skills in instructional design, learner analysis and technology integration
- Access to technology badges in learning design and development tools
- Flexible admission with three entry points per year (fall, spring and summer)
A graduate certificate is a specialized credential that provides advanced knowledge in a specific field. Available to those with a bachelor’s degree, Purdue’s 100% online graduate certificates take less time than a full master’s degree program. They are valuable for individuals looking to quickly advance their careers or pivot to a new industry. Graduate certificates also can serve as a stepping stone toward a master’s degree since they allow students to earn academic credits that may apply to a future graduate program. Ask your enrollment counselor for details or learn more about graduate certificates here.
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REQUIRED
- EDCI 56400: Integration and Management of Technology for Learning
SELECTIVE No. 1 (Choose 1)
- EDCI 57200: Learning Systems Design
- EDCI 53100: Learning Theory and Instructional Design
SELECTIVE No. 2 (Choose 1)
- EDCI 55201: AI Integration in Education
- EDCI 56000: Educational Technology for Teaching and Learning
Please note that specific selective options are subject to availability and are not guaranteed.
Applicants must submit a complete application along with the following materials:
- Completed application form
- Official transcripts from all higher education institutions attended, including a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Current resume
- Nonrefundable application fee
- International applicants must meet English Proficiency Requirements set by the Purdue Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars.
For additional admissions information, including priority admission deadlines, review the full application requirements.
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Top Job Titles
Technology integration for learning prepares professionals for roles that blend education, instructional design, and digital innovation. These include Instructional Designers, Education Specialists, and Instructional Coaches, each supporting the effective use of technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Additionally, Assessment Specialists and Librarians play key roles in evaluating learning outcomes, managing digital resources, and supporting technology-rich educational environments.
Top Industries
Several major industries offer strong career opportunities for professionals in technology integration for learning. These include Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools and Elementary and Secondary Schools, both of which rely on effective technology integration to enhance instruction and learning outcomes. Additionally, General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Junior Colleges, and Book Publishers depend on these professionals to support training, educational content development, and the effective use of digital learning tools across diverse settings.
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