Certificate in Virtual Worlds

The program offers a Certificate in Virtual Worlds.

Program Overview :
Learn to use simulated environments to enhance all types of organizations, including online communities, education, retailing, political expression and military training. As technologies develop, virtual worlds become more sophisticated, more common and people spend more time in them. Position yourself to be part of this emerging movement that has become a reality beyond just gaming. Your education will be hands-on and practical; you will learn exclusively in a simulated environment.

Program Features
Graduate credits
Hands-on experience with analysis, design and development of virtual world platforms using Second Life
Completion of a capstone project resulting in a customized virtual world in Second Life

What the Program Covers:
Platform selection and use
World design and creation
Human interactivity and metrics
Integration with business systems or databases
Effective evaluation of virtual worlds

You will learn to:
Apply and combine concepts, processes, issues and skills from information management techniques, educational theory, technology design and digital culture to choose, design, develop and measure goals in Virtual Worlds.
Analyze virtual world platforms, examining design methods and user-centric design for human-information interaction.
Apply concepts, strategies and skills related to the life cycle of virtual world planning, design and product development.
Use evaluation techniques involving human factors, cognition, gaming strategies, performance tracking and feedback systems to ensure the ‘stickiness’ and defined value in Virtual Worlds.

Who Should Apply
Programmers
Graphic designers
Game developers
Communications specialists
Marketers
Educators
Entrepreneurs

http://www.pce.uw.edu/certificates/virtual-worlds.html

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Introduction to Instructional Systems Design Free Course

Instructional Systems Design is the process of designing and developing instructional courses or materials that bring greater efficiency and effectiveness to acquiring knowledge or skills for learners. This free online course in Instructional Systems Design reviews important aspects such as learning theories and learning objectives and how they influence the design process. It also reviews the role of memory, needs analysis, and design models such as ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). Robert Gagne's Nine Events of Instruction are also discussed with examples of their application and use. Finally, learning technologies and how they are used to deliver training are reviewed, as well as techniques for measuring and evaluating the effectiveness of the instructional materials. This course will be of great interest to all human resources, teaching and training professionals who are involved in training, instructional design and e-learning, and who would like to learn more about important aspects of instructional systems design and their use and application in designing and developing highly-effective instructional materials or courses.

Introduction to Instructional Systems Design is originally from and published by Marina Arshavskiy and has a duration of 3-4 Hours for the average learner.

It is from alison :

http://alison.com/courses/Instructional-Systems-Design

Diploma in Social Work Studies

This is a free Diploma in Social Work Studies From Alison

Social workers are committed professionals who work in partnership with individuals, families and groups experiencing marginalisation, disadvantage or social difficulties. This free online course in social work studies will give you a thorough knowledge and understanding of what social work is, the skills needed to be a social worker, and what social workers do. There are also some video and audio based case studies which will help you further understand the social issues that are presented to social workers and how social workers respond to them. This course is ideal for professionals who are already in a health-related or care-giving occupation and who want to learn more about social work, and for learners who are interested in social work as a career.

More information

 http://alison.com/courses/Diploma-in-Social-Work-Studies

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FREE ACCREDITED COURSES

The Education Quality Accreditation Commission offers hundreds of free education courses in a broad range of popular subject areas. With these courses you may earn credits towards a degree or learn something just for fun, all on your own schedule. You can enroll in the EQAC free academic courses at any time.

There are many topics to choose from:

BUSINESS AREA

Business, International Trade, E-Commerce, Entrepreneurship Free Courses
Communications, Media, Marketing, Advertising Free Courses
Finance, Economics, Accounting, Banking, Investment Free Courses
Management, Leadership, Coaching, Human Resources Free Courses
Tourism, Hospitality, Recreation, Special Events Free Courses
 

HUMANITIES AREA

Arts, Creativity, Design, Film & Television Free Courses
Culture, Civilization, Anthropology, Philosophy, Religion Free Courses
Education, Pedagogy, Linguistics Free Courses
Public Affairs & Administration, Public Health, Construction Free Courses
Social Sciences, International Relations, Politics, Criminology Free Courses
 

SCIENCES AREA

Earth Sciences, Alternative Energies, Climate, Agriculture Free Courses
Ecology, Environmental Health, Toxicology Free Courses
Life Sciences, Biology, Genetics, Botany, Ethology Free Courses
Pure Sciences, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy Free Courses
 

TECHNOLOGY AREA

Computers, Networks, Telecommunication, Software, Web Free Courses
Engineer, Technology, Electronics, Civil, Mechanical, Petroleum Free Courses
Quality, Innovation, Automation, Industrial, R&D Free Courses
 

WELLNESS AREA

Health, Natural Medicine, Nutrition, Homeopathy, Sports Free Courses
Therapy, Psychotherapy, Healing, Anti-Aging, Bioenergetics Free Courses
Psychology, Gestalt, NLP, Addictions, Counseling Free Courses

http://www.accreditation.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=9&Itemid=150

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600 free online courses from The Open University

More than 600 free online courses from The Open University.

Available from introductory to advanced level, each takes between 1 and 50 hours to study.

Complete activities to assess your progress and compare your thoughts with sample answers.

Sign up for free to track your progress, connect with other learners in our discussion forums and find the tools to help you learn.

In the LearningSpace you can try any of our OpenLearn Study Units which are free courses from the Open University. Units are available from introductory to postgraduate level and can be studied anytime, at your own pace.

While there is no tutor, each has clear learning outcomes, and many have activities and sample answers to help you assess your progress.

You can not get any accreditation for studying them, but once you register and enrol on an OpenLearn Study Unit you can access your activity record which will provide proof of completing a unit.

Topics are :

Arts and Humanities 
Business and Management 
Childhood and Youth 
Computing and ICT 
Education 
Engineering and Technology 
Environment, Development and International Studies 
Health and Social Care 
Law 
Languages 
Mathematics and Statistics 
Psychology 
Science 
Skills 
Social Science

http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/

and there are sections for Computing and ICT  & Education 

http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/category.php?id=7

http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/category.php?id=5

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Master of Science Degree in Instructional & Performance Technology

The Instructional and Performance Technology (IPT) department is one of seven departments in the College of Engineering at Boise State University. It offers a Master of Science degree in IPT and three graduate certificates in Human Performance Technology (HPT),  Workplace E-Learning and Performance Support (WELPS), and Workplace Instructional Design (WIDe).  IPT courses are offered both on campus and online, allowing professionals of human performance improvement to earn their degrees and/or certificates by taking  IPT on-campus courses only, or IPT online courses only, or a combination of both types.

http://ipt.boisestate.edu/

Mobile Learning Conference & Expo

mLearnCon 2011, June 21-23 in San Jose, CA, is the conference that explores every aspect of mobile learning in-depth. From mLearning management strategies and best practices to content and design considerations for tablet and smartphone technologies, you’ll find the answers you need here. Whether you are working in an academic, corporate, government or military setting ... this event will give you the ideas, information, and community you and your organization need to succeed.

http://www.elearningguild.com/mLearnCon/content/1603/mlearncon---home

The complete program will include more than 100 learning activities — including the 80 concurrent sessions listed below.

http://www.elearningguild.com/mLearnCon/concurrent-sessions/?selection=doc.1600&event=69

It has also Certificate Programs :

http://www.elearningguild.com/mLearnCon/content/1611/mlearncon---certificate-programs

New free courses with certifications from ALISON

Diploma in Social Media Marketing

Social media marketing is of increasing importance to most businesses and organisations. This free online course from ALISON covers the concepts and application of social media marketing. It explains the use of email marketing, affiliate marketing, using social media tools such as Twitter, podcasting and blogging, and how to use Facebook to create a LIKE page and increase traffic to your FAN page. This course will equip you with the skills to plan and implement a successful social media marketing strategy; it will also be of interest to people who wish to learn more about this subject or to advance their career prospects in this area.

http://alison.com/courses/Diploma-in-Internet-Marketing

and this is a nother course:

JING: Applications in Education and Training

JING is a very easy to use screen capture application available from TechSmith. This free online course describes how to use JING in an educational and training setting. The course describes how to download and install JING, how to create a recording of your computer screen along with audio, and what you can do with the screen capture videos. This course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about using JING in the area of education and training

http://alison.com/courses/JING-Applications-in-Education-and-Training

They are free courses.

Diploma in Multimedia Development

This is a free Diploma in Multimedia Development From ALISON

This course covers the skills and techniques needed to create professional-looking videos, visual effects, motion graphics and animations. The course offers a rigorous exploration of key multimedia tools including Adobe Photoshop, Windows Movie Maker, Adobe Flash, Audacity, Director MX and Adobe After Effects.

The video-based tutorials are delivered in a non-technical and step-by-step manner by the award-winning multimedia teacher Russell Stannard. The Diploma course is ideal for those who want to gain a thorough knowledge and understanding of multimedia development tools and techniques and who want to enhance their career prospects in the process.

http://alison.com/courses/Diploma-in-Multimedia-Development

and there are more Free Diploma from ALISON:

Diploma in English Language and Literature

Diploma in Project Management

Diploma in Business and Legal Studies

Diploma in Health Studies

Diploma in Mathematics 

Diploma in General Science

Diploma in Psychology

Diploma in Web Development

Diploma in Business Management & Entrepreneurship

http://alison.com/course/category.php?id=25&utm_source=outbound+marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_03_11

and many other courses :

http://alison.com/

ASTD 2011 International Conference & Exposition

About the Conference :

Held each spring, this premier event for workplace learning and development professionals welcomes 8,000 attendees from more than 70 countries. These professionals manage all aspects of learning in their organizations. From CEO to specialist, from dean to student, ASTD 2011 welcomes people from across the globe.

Learning is a key driver in companies big and small. At ASTD’s International Conference & Exposition, we typically bring Fortune 500 companies like Wal-Mart, Exxon Mobil, General Electric, Bank of America, and AT&T together to share what they are doing in learning to help grow businesses of all sizes.

The ASTD 2011 International Conference & Exposition features more than 250 educational sessions from industry-leading experts and a world-class EXPO filled with the latest products and services from top suppliers.

This year’s event will take place in Orlando, Florida, USA from May 22 - 25, 2011, at the Orange County Convention Center located at Orange County Convention Center (West Wing), 9800 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819.

http://www.astdconference.org/ice11/public/enter.aspx

It is an important event, and it has also Certificate Programs :

http://www.astdconference.org/ice11/public/Content.aspx?ID=4333&sortMenu=103003

Certifications From ASTD

Certifications From ASTD :

Facilitating Synchronous Learning Certificate Program

 After this program, you will be able to:

• Apply proven techniques for maximizing learner engagement, energy, and motivation in the online learning environment
• Use their voice as their most powerful instructional tool and read the non-verbal “body language” cues of participants.
• Leverage the support of a producer or assistant facilitator to ensure seamless, stress-free sessions .
• Manage the various technical and participant difficulties that can and will occur in synchronous learning .
• Prepare themselves, prepare their learners, and prepare the technology via rehearsals, participant communication, logistical set-up, and post-session follow up.

Designing Synchronous Learning Certificate Program

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Apply collaborative design techniques to migrate online presentations to online learning events
• Create collaborative synchronous exercises utilizing whiteboard, chat, breakout rooms, application sharing, and synchronized web browsing
• Use the templates provided in the workshop to create synchronous facilitator and participant materials

 and you can see more  Certifications :

E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate 

Advanced Designing Learning Certificate Program

Blended Learning Certificate Program

ROI Basics Certificate

Coaching Certificate

CPLP Prep Online

  

and you can see more here :

http://www.astd.org/content/education/certificatePrograms/

The ASTD Essentials Series

From email , But they are not free.

This virtual workshop series covers current topics within learning while providing the timely, relevant, and convenient access to content needed to maintain a competitive advantage in today’s ever-evolving workplace. These programs are interactive learning events, not just informational webcasts

Adobe Captivate 5: An Introduction

Adobe Flash for E-Learning Designers

Adult Learning

Articulate Studio

Camtasia Studio 7: An Introduction

Client Contracting & Engagement

Coaching SMEs to Facilitate Learning
Evidence-Based TrainingGame Design
Globalizing Your Training Content and Materials
Learning Transfer

Developing Program Objectives
 E-Learning Authoring Tools

Informal Learning

Performance-Based Job Aids

Podcasts, Video, and Writing for the Web
Scenario-Based E-Learning

Social Media for Learning

http://www.astd.org/content/education/certificatePrograms/online-programs/essentialsSeries/

You can see more programmes and certificates here :

http://www.astd.org/content/education/certificatePrograms/online-programs/

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ALISON

This is a great site . You will find many good Courses and there is more : They are Free.

ALISON is a free online learning resource of interactive multimedia certification/standards- based learning. On ALISON, all learning is free for individual learners.Free Online Courses & Certification. ALISON offers free independent interactive multimedia training courses. Choose from our broad range of courses and start .

and laso you can have diploma there.

Courses :

Digital Literacy & IT Skills

Diploma Courses

Business and Enterprise Skills

Financial & Economic Literacy

Health & Safety & Compliance

Health & Safety (Irish Legislation Only)

Health Literacy

English Language Skills

Personal Development & Soft Skills

Schools Curriculum

http://alison.com/course/

I am sure you will have a good time .

Media Design & Technology Master’s Degree

From Full Sail University you can Earn your Education Media Design & Technology Master’s Degree
in 12 months! Online .

Specialized Areas of Study:

• Education & Design
• Motivational Development
• Multiple Learning Theories
  & Applications
• Online Course Development

More details here

Instructional Design Programs

       

This page from elearningguild has many programs were recommended by a survey of learning professional participants on LinkedIn discussion groups and The eLearning Guild’s Discussion Boards.

http://www.elearningguild.com/content.cfm?selection=doc.1648