INNOVATION. ENGAGEMENT. DIGITAL.
DIPLOMA FOR
Digital Learning Practitioners
Digital Learning is an ever evolving specialism which continually challenges the ‘typical’ approach to learning and development, through the delivery of high quality staff professional development.
As an accredited Digital Learning Practitioner, you will develop the skills, knowledge, and competence to ensure your audience can engage with a range of accessible and innovative digital learning experiences. The knowledge and skills you acquire will enhance your delivery and afford you with a ‘digital toolkit’ to provide outstanding learning experiences for your learners.
- Level 3
- 15 Months
- Any computer or tablet
- Fully funded for learners in Wales
What To Expect From Our Digital Learning Practitioners Course
Our qualifications are designed to provide an innovative route to apprenticeship completion with collaborative learning being central to your experience. You can expect support on many different levels, which include the A2B Hub – our online learning platform is a central hub for you to access learning content and engage in collaborative learning.
You will also have exclusive access to AspirEd – our digital skills development platform, which offers a wide range of self paced courses focussed on teaching and learning with technology.
Our range of INSPIRE Workshops will help you to explore module content and consolidate learning, along with support in the workplace, through one to one virtual and face to face support sessions, specific to you and your working context.
We use a range of innovative assessment methods to cover a range of performance and knowledge based criteria. We also help you to develop innovative ways of showcasing your learning; it’s not just your typical assignments.
Our Digital Learning Practitioners course can be studied through online and distance learning, with online resources available to you 24/7. You’ll be learning from the experts, as our trainer coaches all have extensive industry experience and knowledge.
When you complete your qualification, you will be awarded a nationally recognised, fully accredited qualification.
"This course has been great for our staff member in developing their digital learning skills, and it's also been very beneficial for our school."
Steffan Owen, Line Manager, Ysgol Cymraeg Dewi Sant
Level 3 Diploma Digital Learning Practitioners
Our qualification provides you with the tools to develop the skills and competence to explore the best of technology for teaching and learning, and engage your learners in a range of accessible and innovative digital learning experiences. Suitable for teachers, teaching assistants, or those who work with learners in an education capacity; also suitable for those who are, or who wish to become digital school leads.
You will study several mandatory units, including understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in digital learning and development, and managing personal and professional development in digital learning and development. You will also choose optional units suited to your role and areas of interest. These can include audio/visual content in digital learning and development, using immersive technologies, and using mobile and learning technologies.
What You Will Learn During Your Digital Learning Practitioners Qualification
By studying this course, you will learn to develop awareness and understanding of key digital learning and development theory and techniques. You will understand how to apply digital learning strategies to enhance your practice and gain insight into how best to support your school or learning organisation to achieve their objectives.
Learn how to leverage technology to support your training, teaching or digital facilitation and how to facilitate this effectively. Build key digital skills and awareness of tools to support personal and professional development and enhance your CV with a recognised, transferable, and fully accredited qualification through Agored Cymru.
What Happens After Your Digital Learning Practitioners Training?
Following completion of the course, you will have achieved a Level 3 Diploma for Digital Learning Practitioners. This will include completing Level 2 in Application of Number & Communication, and Level 3 in Digital Literacy.
You will receive a certificate as proof of your newly gained, fully accredited qualification and will be invited to attend Educ8’s graduation ceremony – Gradu8, where you will get the chance to celebrate your fantastic achievement!
Digital Learning Practitioners Apprenticeships In Wales FAQS
To be eligible for our fully-funded course, you must be in a relevant training, learning and development, or teaching role. You can be new to your role, or a current, experienced member of staff already in employment. You must be working in Wales, and employed for 16 hours a week or more. Contact us for more information on eligibility.
You can contact us directly or via the enquiry page on our website.
As part of the apprenticeship, you will be required to meet with your trainer coach monthly (approximately 1.5-2 hours) and to engage in learning content and assignments around your schedule. Time can vary from person to person, but in total, you can expect to attribute between 5 and 8 hours per month.
