Whether you are looking to pursue a career in instructional design or want to advance in your current ID career, earning a Master’s degree is a great way to advance your skills and make yourself more competitive in the job market. A Master’s degree in Instructional Design and Technology can significantly boost your career prospects. Many programs do not even require you to have specific experience or educational focus to begin the program, with any Bachelor’s degree offering a starting point.
How Can an MSIDT Degree Help Me?
Here are some reasons why a Master’s in Instructional Design & Technology can move your career forward:
1. An MSIDT will help you build a Strong Portfolio:
- Showcase your work: Regardless of your level of experience, prospective employers want to see what you can do. In an Instructional Design Masters program, you will create a portfolio of your instructional design projects, highlighting your skills in curriculum development, learning objectives, assessments, and instructional strategies.
- Use tools: A Masters in Instructional Design Program will also teach you the most cutting-edge tools of online course design. In a Learning Design Master’s program, you will utilize e-learning authoring tools to create interactive and engaging learning experiences. More importantly, you will learn how to navigate e-learning authoring tools so that as these tools inevitably change and are replaced by new tools, you will always be able to stay up to date.
2. During your Program, be sure to Network and Build Relationships:
- Join professional organizations: During your MSIDT program, you should become a member of organizations like the Association for Talent Development (ATD) or the Instructional Designers in Higher Education (IDHE).
- Attend conferences and workshops: As you begin mastering instructional design, you should begin participating in industry events that will help you connect with professionals, learn about trends, and expand your network.
- Leverage social media: Be sure to use platforms like LinkedIn to connect with professionals in your field and share your work.
3. Build your Resume:
- Enhance your credentials: An MS in Instructional Design will help you stand out to prospective employers. Increasingly, employers not only desire but expect their instructional designers to have an advanced degree in the field. Sometimes, employers allow you to count your advanced degree in lieu of years of experience.
- Demonstrate expertise: Your Master’s in Instructional Design will validate your skills and knowledge in the field.
4. Stay Updated on Industry Trends:
- Continuously learn: An MSIDT will help you keep up with the latest advancements in instructional design, technology, online course design, and learning theories.
- Attend webinars and read industry publications: Our instructors will also help you stay informed about emerging trends and best practices.
Conclusion
If you are interested in pursuing a career in Instructional Design or want to advance your ID career, we encourage you to learn more about what our MSIDT program can offer you. And yes, you can qualify with a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or field, so apply now! We are so excited to welcome you aboard!