Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning and Teaching

Program Overview

Victoria University's Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning and Teaching equips students with in-demand skills in digital learning design and development. Through online classes and industry projects, students learn to create effective online learning content and environments, preparing them for careers as learning designers, instructional designers, and e-learning developers in various industries. The program emphasizes the use of AI tools, learning analytics, and emerging technologies to enhance the learning experience.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning and Teaching from Victoria University equips students with in-demand skills in digital-learning design and development. The career-focused program teaches students to create effective online learning activities and content. Students learn the production processes of digital instruction design and development, preparing them for careers in this rapidly expanding field.

Objectives:

• Engage with AI tools, processes, and knowledge to take advantage of rapidly changing technology
• Create conversation agents for educational outcomes
• Appraise new tools and practices
• Examine new and emerging areas in the field
• Develop an interview-ready portfolio
• Understand how learning analytics can inform work and how courses can apply digital tools to improve the learning experience

Outline:

Structure:

The program consists of 48 credit points of Core studies.

Modules:

• Engaging Learners in Digital Environments: Explores how to create and critique online and digitally enabled educational instructional projects using professional methodologies.
• Design and Development across Learning Environments: Focuses on the design and development of digital learning environments, including the use of learning management systems and other educational technologies.
• Analysing the Web and Social Networks: Examines the role of the web and social networks in education, including how to use these tools to support learning.

Teaching:

Methods:

Classes are held online outside of business hours, allowing for flexibility and remote learning.

Faculty:

The course is taught by members of VU's Learning Design & Innovation team, who have extensive experience in the field.

Unique Approaches:

The program emphasizes industry and community projects, allowing students to gain practical experience and develop a portfolio.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Learning designer
• Instructional designer
• E-learning developer
• Education officer

Opportunities:

• Work in schools, universities, education publishing, libraries, public access government organizations, private training organizations, workplace training, media organizations, and more.

Outcomes:

Graduates will be well-placed to apply for the aforementioned roles and will have the knowledge and skills to succeed in the field of digital learning and teaching.