Multimedia & Web Development, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Online
Build in-demand multimedia design skills to produce engaging digital content for online education. Pursue roles in instructional design and eLearning without committing to a full master’s degree program.
Program Overview
Advance your career in multimedia with the online web development certificate program
Prepare to develop and publish dynamic web-based material for today's evolving learning and communication environments with the Multimedia & Web Development, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. This six-course, 100% online program equips you with practical skills in cross-platform content creation through a curriculum focused on building interactive and effective digital experiences.
You will engage in hands-on practice across instructional design, computer programming, interface design, computer-based instruction, and gaming and simulation—no prior coding experience required. Graduate with the technical and creative expertise needed for impactful roles across educational, corporate and media settings.
All credits from this certificate program can be applied toward earning an M.S. in Instructional Technology with UNCW.
In this online multimedia and web development program, you will learn to:
- Apply instructional design models and principles alongside interactive technologies and authoring tools to develop dynamic multimedia content, presentations, and screen and audio recordings
- Design and develop interactive, static and dynamic multimedia content for web, mobile and online environments across a range of educational and business settings
- Manage client, team and enterprise projects with a clear understanding of resource requirements, timelines and budget parameters
- Apply instructional design models and principles alongside interactive technologies and authoring tools to develop dynamic multimedia content, presentations, and screen and audio recordings
- Design and develop interactive, static and dynamic multimedia content for web, mobile and online environments across a range of educational and business settings
- Manage client, team and enterprise projects with a clear understanding of resource requirements, timelines and budget parameters
Graduates of this online multimedia and web development post-baccalaureate certificate program are prepared for careers that include:
- Instructional Designer
- Web Designer
- Multimedia Web Developer
- Learning and Development (L&D) Specialist
- Digital Communications or Content Strategist
- Digital Content Developer
- Instructional Designer
- Web Designer
- Multimedia Web Developer
- Learning and Development (L&D) Specialist
- Digital Communications or Content Strategist
- Digital Content Developer
No, a graduate certificate and a master's degree are not the same credential. UNCW's Instructional Technology Specialist, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate is a shorter, more focused program - six courses and 18 credit hours - built to develop a specific skill set rather than the broader coursework and longer time commitment a full master's degree requires.
The certificate stands on its own as a credential you can use immediately for career transition or advancement, but it's also structured so all 18 credit hours apply directly toward UNCW's M.S. in Instructional Technology if you choose to continue your education later. That means starting with the certificate doesn't close off the master's option: you won't repeat coursework or lose credits if you decide to continue toward the full degree.
If you're weighing a standalone certificate against the full master's degree, compare the career outcomes and curriculum for both programs, and talk with an enrollment specialist about which starting point best matches your timeline and goals, including whether the 079 Special Endorsement pathway factors into your decision.
Exact earnings after completing UNCW's Multimedia & Web Development certificate depend on your role, employer, industry, and location, so the certificate program itself does not publish a guaranteed salary outcome. What the program does provide is training aligned to real hiring categories: web developer and instructional designer are both active job titles with consistent, high nationwide search and hiring interest.
Because the certificate's career outcomes span six distinct titles - Instructional Designer, Web Designer, Multimedia Web Developer, L&D Specialist, Digital Communications/Content Strategist, and Digital Content Developer - your likely compensation range depends heavily on which path you pursue and whether you target corporate, educational, or media-sector employers. Corporate instructional design and web development roles frequently carry different compensation structures than education-sector positions, so it's worth researching salary data specific to your target industry and region rather than relying on a single national average.
The certificate's practical, portfolio-building coursework - including a dedicated instructional video production course and a computer interface design course - is designed to make you competitive for these roles regardless of which specific title you pursue. Use current salary and job-posting data for your target title and region to set realistic expectations, and talk with an enrollment specialist about how the certificate's curriculum maps to the specific role you want.
UNCW's Multimedia & Web Development, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate prepares you for roles that combine creative design with technical production, rather than pure coding or pure design work in isolation. Graduates pursue titles such as Instructional Designer, Web Designer, Multimedia Web Developer, Learning and Development (L&D) Specialist, Digital Communications or Content Strategist, and Digital Content Developer.
The six-course, 18-credit curriculum builds skills across instructional design models, multimedia and interface design, computer programming fundamentals, video production, and gaming and simulation design, so you graduate able to apply your training across educational, corporate, and media settings rather than one narrow industry. Web developer and instructional designer roles both show strong, sustained U.S. search and hiring interest; reported salary ranges for both vary by experience, industry, and geography, so review current listings and salary data for your target region and role before setting expectations. Because the certificate doesn't require prior coding experience, it also works well for career-changers moving into digital content roles from adjacent fields like teaching, communications, or corporate training.
The program's flexibility - credits also apply toward UNCW's M.S. in Instructional Technology - means you can use this certificate as either a standalone career credential or a steppingstone toward a master's degree without losing any coursework. Review the full list of career outcomes and the six-course curriculum on the program page, and compare it against the specific job titles you're targeting before applying.
Also available:
UNCW offers a variety of flexible education degree and certificate programs online.
Accreditation:
All educator preparation programs at the University of North Carolina Wilmington are approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
Tuition
Plan the cost of your online web development certificate program
UNCW offers convenient, pay-by-the-course tuition for our online programs. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Tuition and fees are subject to change each academic year pending legislative approval. View more information on your cost of attendance.
| Program | Total Tuition & Fees* |
|---|---|
| MWD, Post-Baccalaureate Cert(in-state residents) | $6,387.30 |
| MWD, Post-Baccalaureate Cert (out-of-state residents) | $23,949.36 |
*All amounts shown are estimates for full program tuition and fees. Tuition and fee rates are based on 2026-2027 figures, are subject to change, and do not include textbook costs and future tuition and/or fee increases. You can review the estimated costs of attendance for information about the full cost of attendance.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
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The Multimedia & Web Development, Post-Baccalaureate Cert online program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring rolling admissions and six start dates each year. Choose the date that best suits your goals.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2 | 10/19/26 | 9/26/26 | 9/26/26 | 10/21/26 | 10/22/26 | 12/6/26 |
| Spring 1 | 1/11/27 | 12/12/26 | 12/12/26 | 1/13/27 | 1/14/27 | 2/28/27 |
| Spring 2 | 3/8/27 | 2/13/27 | 2/13/27 | 3/10/27 | 3/11/27 | 4/25/27 |
| Summer 1 | 5/10/27 | 4/17/27 | 4/17/27 | 5/12/27 | 5/13/27 | 6/27/27 |
| Summer 2 | 6/28/27 | 6/5/27 | 6/5/27 | 6/30/27 | 7/1/27 | 8/15/27 |
Students must register for courses by 5 p.m. (EST) on the registration deadline date.
Students must remit tuition payment by 10 a.m. (EST) on the tuition deadline date.
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Admissions
Start your application for the online web development certificate program
Learn more about admission guidelines for the online Multimedia & Web Development, Post-Baccalaureate Cert program. UNCW reviews applications on a rolling basis, so you are urged to apply promptly for your preferred start date.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Official transcripts
- 3.0 GPA
A post-baccalaureate certificate is a focused, graduate-level credential for students who already hold a bachelor's degree and want targeted skills without committing to a full master's program. UNCW's Multimedia & Web Development, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate requires a bachelor's degree (or U.S. equivalent) from an accredited institution, an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher, and three letters of recommendation from academic or professional references. Unofficial transcripts are accepted for your initial application review; official transcripts confirming your degree are required if you're admitted.
The certificate itself is six courses (18 credit hours), delivered 100% online, and no prior coding experience is required to start. The curriculum builds your technical skills from the ground up across instructional design, multimedia development, and interface design. Because it's a certificate rather than a full master's, it's a lower-commitment way to test or build multimedia and web development skills, and every credit you earn applies toward UNCW's M.S. in Instructional Technology if you later decide to continue.
Review the admissions requirements and application deadlines on the program page, then start gathering your transcripts and recommendation letters early since those often take the longest to process.
Admission requirements include:
- Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree, or its U.S. equivalent, from a college or university accredited by an approved institutional accreditor completed before graduate study begins.
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted for the initial application review. If admitted, applicants are required to provide an official transcript showing proof of their bachelor’s degree(s).
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Three letters of recommendation: Professional or academic references who can speak to your ability to complete graduate-level work. In lieu of a letter, references can submit a recommendation via the form embedded in the application. Once you submit your contact information, your reference will receive an email allowing them to add their recommendation.
Courses
Explore curriculum for the online web development certificate program
Curriculum in the online Multimedia & Web Development, Post-Baccalaureate Cert program is comprised of six courses (18 credit hours).
Student choose 3 of the following courses for a total of 9 credit hours
**Students taking a full-time course load throughout the program can complete it in as few as 8 months. Consult with your advisor.
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