Certificate in Training System - San Francisco S

The Certificate in Training Systems Development program provides 18 units of coursework, including core requirements and electives, designed to advance skills in training design and development. It is ideal for professionals without a master's degree or for those seeking to supplement a related master's degree in fields such as industrial psychology or human resource development. The certificate prepares graduates for positions in corporate and public agency training departments and can serve as documentation of training competencies meeting governmental requirements.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Certificate in Training Systems Development is a program designed for students who do not want to pursue a master's degree or those who have already earned one in a related field. It is geared toward developing and updating skills in training design and development, enabling students to advance to new positions in corporate or public agency training departments. The certificate serves as a way for professional training program developers to enhance their skills. It is particularly beneficial for individuals holding a master's degree in related fields such as industrial psychology, broadcast and communication arts, or human resource development. Additionally, it provides documentation of training competencies to meet governmental requirements.

Outline:

Program Requirements:

Students must complete 18 units, consisting of 9 units of core requirements and 9 units of electives.
A grade of B or higher is required in all core courses to receive the certificate.

Core Requirements:

ITEC 800 - Theoretical Foundations of Instructional Technologies (3 units): This course provides a foundation in the theoretical principles of instructional technologies.
ITEC 801 - Introduction to Learning Design, Design Thinking, and Innovation (3 units): This course explores learning design principles, design thinking methodologies, and innovative approaches to training development.
ITEC 850 - Design and Management of Training Projects (3 units): This course equips students with the skills to design, develop, and manage training projects effectively.

Electives:

Students select three courses from the following:
ITEC 805 - Needs Assessment and Program Evaluation (topic):
ITEC 825 - Digital Product Usability Testing: This course covers methods for testing the usability of digital learning products.
ITEC 830 - Design of Learning Environments with Emerging Technologies: This course explores the use of emerging technologies to create effective learning environments.
ITEC 852 - Instructional Technologies in Organizations: This course examines the role of instructional technologies in organizational settings.
ITEC 860 - Distance Education: This course focuses on the design and delivery of distance education programs.
ITEC 865 - Fundamentals of Designing Interactive E-Learning Courses: This course teaches the principles of designing interactive online learning courses.

Award of Certificate:

Upon completion of all program requirements, students must submit a certificate-approved program form to the department chair.
Transcripts verifying successful completion of all certificate requirements must be submitted as well.
The department chair will then initiate the issuance of a certificate, which will be signed by the department and the dean of graduate studies.
The award of the certificate will be recorded on the student's transcript.

Supplementary Authorization to the Teaching Credential:

Teachers holding a single or multiple-subject teaching credential can obtain a supplementary authorization in instructional computing by completing 12 graduate units in appropriate courses from the department.

Careers:

The program is designed to prepare students for positions in corporate or public agency training departments.