Microcredential in
Instructional Design for Adult Learners
Registration is completed with Buffalo State.
Buffalo State
Online
Online
Delivery
2 Semesters
Estimated time to complete
90 Hours
Instruction hours
$1,925.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Master instructional design for adult learning! Embrace the world of virtual training and online education, transcending traditional boundaries. With a projected 8% growth in demand for training and development specialists for 2021-2031 (U.S. Bureau of Labor), this microcredential equips you with essential concepts, theories, techniques, and ethical considerations in instructional design. Dive into methods for evaluating adult learning and systematically applying design principles for effective, dynamic, and engaging experiences tailored to diverse learner needs. You will gain essential skills in crafting precise learning objectives and building unique instructional design models. You will discover your teaching and learning style while fostering sensitivity to adult learners across various contexts. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study at the graduate level, provides existing professionals with specialized skills needed to keep pace or advance, and also provide an entry point for those new to the field, readying you to apply for entry- to mid-level training, development, and technical writing roles.
An online microcredential from Buffalo State (90 instruction hours). Registration is completed with Buffalo State.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
What you can earn
Instructional Design for Adult Learners Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Pathway to Credit
This Buffalo State course can count toward credit at the SUNY campuses below. Each campus decides how the credit applies; confirm with its admissions or registrar office.
| Campus | Major | Counts as | Degree | Credits | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton-Montgomery Community College | Education Studies | EDU 201 Foundations of Education | Associate | 4 | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Sullivan County Community College | Early Childhood Education | EDU 105 Child Development | Associate | 3 | Oct 6, 2025 |
Fulton-Montgomery Community College
Major
Education Studies
Counts as
EDU 201 Foundations of Education
Degree
Associate
Credits
4
As of
Dec 5, 2025
Sullivan County Community College
Major
Early Childhood Education
Counts as
EDU 105 Child Development
Degree
Associate
Credits
3
As of
Oct 6, 2025
Skills covered
Virtual Training
Adult Education
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Instructional Design
Ethical Standards
Training and Development
Curriculum Design
Educational Technology
Career outlook
Related occupations: Teaching Assistant, Substitute Teacher, Paraprofessional
Schools across New York are hiring teaching assistants and paraprofessionals.
Funding opportunities
You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.
SUNY Reskilling Fund (Grant)
Covers tuition for short-term training that leads to in-demand jobs.
Who qualifies: Unemployed or underemployed New York residents.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.