CORPORATE TRAINING/INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IS one of the top ten fastest-growing careers in the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

  • UMBC offers graduate-level programs that thoroughly prepare you to develop instructional programs and train others.
  • You'll work on real-world problems with teaching professionals engaged in the learning and training industries, and tap into our extensive, active alumni network.
  • Full-time and part-time programs are designed to fit your busy life, with on-campus and online options.

Choose From:

  • Master's degree in Instructional Systems Development (ISD)-Training Systems
    -- AVAILABLE ONLINE
  • Graduate certificate in Distance Education
    -- AVAILABLE ONLINE
  • Graduate certificate in Instructional Technology
  • Graduate certificate in Instructional Systems Development
    -- AVAILABLE ONLINE
  • Non-credit programs in HR

+ Why should I get a degree in ISD at UMBC?
One of UMBC's oldest graduate programs, the ISD program has been educating professionals in the field of training and instructional design for more than 35 years. Whether you are a training professional or exploring training and development for the first time, our Master's and Graduate Certificate programs can help you advance your career.



+ Does UMBC offer online programs?
The ISD master's and certificates may be completed online, on-campus or in combination. The Distance Education certificate is available only online.
+ What if I'm not ready for a master's program?
UMBC offers graduate certificate programs in Distance Education, Instructional Systems Design and Instructional Technology. You'll get a valuable credential with just four courses, and you can apply those credits to a master's degree in ISD if you decide later to continue your education.



+ Do you offer non-credit courses?
If you're an HR professional or interested in becoming one, you can deepen your skills with UMBC's special non-credit courses. The Professional Human Resource Management Certification prepares HR professionals to become PHR/SPHR certified. Offered in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) using the SHRM Learning System, this course has recently been recognized as a top-20 program in the country.  If you're new to HR or interested in entering the field, take the first step with our non-credit course on Essentials of Human Resource Management.



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