Overview
Gain in-demand skills in digital-learning design and development with the Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning and Teaching at Victoria University.
Our career-focused course will teach you to create effective online learning activities and content. You'll learn the production processes of digital instruction design and development, graduating ready to work in this ever-expanding field.
Engage with AI tools, processes, and knowledge so that you can take advantage of rapidly changing technology. For example, there is the opportunity to create a conversation agent for an education outcome.
In class we appraise new tools and practices. With the goal of future-proofing your study, we continue to examine new and emerging areas in our field.
This course was written by members of VU’s Learning Design & Innovation team who teach into the course. We draw on our alumni network to gain further insights into changes in the field.
You'll work on industry and community projects and develop an interview-ready portfolio by the end of the course. Graduating with up-to-date knowledge of technical tools and digital systems, you will understand how learning analytics can inform your work and how courses can apply digital tools to improve the learning experience.
The course is designed for a range of professionals (both technically proficient and those less so).
Classes are held online outside of business hours (no campus attendance required).
As this is a relatively new field, a wide range of previous undergraduate degrees meet the selection criteria. Please contact Dr. Natasha Dwyer at natasha.dwyer@vu.edu.au for more information.
Commonwealth Supported Places in 2024
Fees are heavily subsidised and HECS-HELP loans available for eligible students in 2024. Apply now or register your interest - there's never been a better time to study!
Undertake genuine, professional work
You will undertake client-driven/industry-focused projects.
We look at education from a design perspective, producing learning designers who know how to educate using technology. Underpinning our work is educational design and how we can create learning experiences that are engaging and match our pedagogy.
You may also choose to work on projects from your own organisation, reporting back to your work colleagues as part of the development process.
These genuine, professional experiences mean you graduate ready to launch a career in this modern and relevant field.
Develop an interview portfolio
During the course, you will develop a portfolio of work to enhance your job applications.
You will explore the research orientation of learning designers and issues that are important to the field, such as co-creation.
Learn remotely
Our instructors run online classes that you can join from the comfort of your home.
This allows you extra flexibility, saves your travel time, and enables you to experience some of the digital learning experience firsthand.
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Request a call backCareers in digital learning design
On graduation, you will be well placed to apply for the following roles:
- learning designer
- instructional designer
- e-learning developer
- education officer.
If you are a teacher, this course will help you build knowledge in the area of digital teaching and learning, and access new roles such as learning management system officer.
Find work in the following contexts:
- schools
- universities
- education publishing
- libraries
- public access
- government organisations
- private training organisations
- workplace training
- media organisations.
Course structure
To attain the Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning and Teaching students will be required to complete:
- 48 credit points of Core studies
Course structure and units
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- Unit code
- ADL6001
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- ADL6002
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- ADM6013
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- AET6005
- Credits
- 12
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
| 1. | Create and critique online and digitally enabled educational instructional projects for a range of educational contexts through the systematic application of professional methodologies; | ||
| 2. | Formulate responsible, well-informed and ethical judgments in considering the role of education, design and digital media practitioners in a complex and highly dynamic industries; | ||
| 3. | Analyse and interpret data that informs the improvement of practice and critically apply cross-disciplinary theoretical and practical knowledge to recommend actions relevant to contemporary and emerging educational settings; | ||
| 4. | Investigate the role of different cultures, values and dispositions in the design of online educational products for niche audiences and report on findings, recommendations and implications for practice; | ||
| 5. | Collaborate to develop new knowledge about online learning; | ||
| 6. | Synthesise theoretical knowledge and apply to a practical outcome. |
What's a unit?
A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.
Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take and optional elective units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.
Credits
Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.
Fees & scholarships
Fee type for this course: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Fee type definitions
The amount you pay for your course depends on whether you’re offered a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) or a full fee-paying place.
Students who enrol in a:
- Commonwealth supported place pay tuition fees that are partly subsidised by the Australian government
- full fee-paying place need to pay the full amount for all enrolled units before census each study period.
In addition to your tuition fees, you may also be charged a Student Services & Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Scholarships & assistance
Apply for a scholarship to help with your study costs.
We can help with fee assistance and advice.
Admission & pathways
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.
If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.
Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.
Entry requirements
Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline
OR
Applicants with a minimum five (5) years approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course.
Pathways from VU courses
There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.
Find out more about pathways and credits.
Credit for skills and past study
Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.
If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.
Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course chair or academic adviser.
How to apply
Available start dates:
- 24 February 2025
- 28 April 2025
- 28 July 2025
- 29 September 2025
Before you apply
Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:
- Special admission programs: Depending on your life circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration of your application.
- Advanced standing: If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.
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Apply direct to VU
Direct applications are due on 16 February 2025 for our next intake which starts on 24 February 2025.
Already a VU student?
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