Digital Learning Designer

Level 5

About this apprenticeship

LDN Digital Learning Designer Apprentices learn and understand how to analyse, design, develop, implement and evaluate digital learning programmes.

They work in education and corporate settings and could be responsible for the design of professional development programmes, courses, and other types of learning.

The apprenticeship focuses on best practice and research-informed approaches to how humans learn. It also covers how this knowledge can be leveraged with appropriate learning technologies.

Programme Details

Typical job titles: Digital Learning Designer, e-Learning Developer, Instructional Designer, Learning Design Officer, Learning Technologist

Qualification: Level 5 Digital Learning Designer

Off-the-job Learning: A minimum of 6 hours of contracted hours to be spent on off-the-job learning activities

Duration: 19-month programme
(15 months training, 4-month end point assessment)

Content: Bespoke learning content available on demand through our award-winning learning management system. Further learning takes place through online live sessions and one-to-one coaching. Learners also benefit from the support of our community of apprentices.

End Point Assessment: Work based project and presentation; portfolio of evidence and professional discussion

Course Contents

+ The Digital Learning Profession ▼

  • Introduction to digital learning design
  • The history and evolution of learning technology
  • Digital contexts and environments for learning
  • Professionalism in Digital Learning Design and Technology

+ Analysis and Planning for Digital Learning Design Projects ▼

  • Planning and Managing Digital Learning Projects
  • Engaging with Stakeholders and Collaborative Processes
  • Choosing Technologies and Gathering Technical Requirements
  • Analysing Learning Needs and Proposing a Project

+ Theory and Methodology of Digital Learning Design ▼

  • Theories of Learning, Teaching and Professional Development
  • Learning and Assessment Design Strategies
  • Designing Blended, Hybrid, and Technology-enhanced Learning Experiences
  • Approving and Proposing a Design

+ Developing Digital Media and Spaces for Learning ▼

  • Digital Platforms and Learning Environments
  • Course and Content Authoring Tools
  • Digital Media Design and Production
  • Digital Development Standards, Management and Compliance

+ Quality and Enhancement of Digital Learning Practices ▼

  • Quality Assurance and Preparing for Implementation
  • Project Conclusion and Evaluation
  • Reflective and Critical Practice
  • Building a Professional Portfolio

+ Evidence Portfolio ▼

Throughout each apprenticeship, apprentices produce a series of projects. These are work related projects that are assessed and which form part of their final portfolio. Projects are set by line managers and each project is developed over a period of three months with the support of our Digital Learning Design Skills Coach.

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