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- Design, build and roll-out high-quality eLearning
- Work seamlessly with SMEs
Leading the way in instructional design education
We’ve partnered with Glasgow Caledonian University and industry leaders to make sure our courses meet the highest educational standards.
Learn more about our Professional Diploma in Digital Learning Design
Who is this Certificate for?
- Corporate trainers & facilitators.
- Learning and development consultants.
- Learning and development managers.
- Instructional designers.
- eLearning developers.
- Subject matter experts responsible for curriculum development.
- Higher education professionals.
- Further education professionals.
- Anyone looking to change their career to digital learning.

Next cohort commences:
1 Dec 2023
8 spaces available
Course Curriculum
We’ve put together a university credit-rated curriculum that covers everything you need to know
to become a certified Instructional Designer.
Module 1
The Fundamentals
The role, process and options in digital learning design.
Module 2
Theory & Principles
The core design principles underpinning high quality instructional design.
Module 3
The Process
Practice the ADDIE model for designing, building and rolling out eLearning content.
Module 4
Tools & Trends
Utilise tools like Articulate Storyline to build your own eLearning content.
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Your learning experience

Self-paced learning resources
Explore the interactive course content on our learning platform in your time, at your own speed.

Real life practice project
Start applying your learning practically with a live, individual work-based project which will allow you to bring your eLearning ideas to life.

Instructional design toolkit
Discover a range of templates and design aids to help you screenplan, storyboard, develop and rollout your own eLearning content.

Student community
Share, reflect and engage with your fellow students during the course through our interactive social learning platform.

Education Consultant
Opportunity to talk to one of our Digital Learning Specialists post-programme to discuss your career and further education needs.

Live Virtual Classrooms (optional)
There will be monthly live virtual classrooms for students going through the Certificate to allow you to engage with peers and the course tutors.
Our students love learning with us
Participants in our courses don’t just learn new skills, they enjoy the experience too.
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Frequently asked questions
Schedule a call with an advisor or email us at hello@digitallearninginstitute.com
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The certification programme is delivered as an online cohort based learning experience. This is a blend of learning activities including self paced content, live virtual classrooms, cohort community and project challenges. The self-paced learning allows you to manage your own time during the qualification . The course runs over 6 –8 weeks with a recommended commitment of 3 hours per week including assessment. You will receive support from a learning mentor to guide you through the process. The learning experience also includes networking with your peers on a social learning platform and practical project work.
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Not at all. The Professional Cert is designed to be beneficial for anyone who falls into one of these categories:
• You have no experience in eLearning design and are looking to start a career in Instructional Design.
• You have limited experience, either in instructional design or development, but no formal training or accreditation.
• You currently do a lot of eLearning development but feel you currently lack instructional design expertise.
• You will need to manage an eLearning project and want to know the key project steps and ‘speak the eLearning language’. -
Yes, you’ll be getting hands-on experience with Articulate Storyline – one of the most commonly used eAuthoring tools on the market. We will also explore a wide range of additional eLearning tools, platforms, and software available to you. You will come away feeling familiar with key eLearning tools and what they’re used for. You will also get free access to the Elucidate authoring tool during the course.
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The UK higher education system is internationally renowned for its excellent standards. Our courses are all credit-rated by Glasgow Caledonian University, a highly rated UK university. The Professional Certificate in Instructional Design is allocated 10 credits at Level 7 on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework. For your country, there will be an equivalent award in the relevant educational system.
For guidance, please review the Certification Equivalents Table. -
Yes, to achieve your certification you will be assessed on your project. This a work-based project in which you’ll be applying your learnings on the course to design your own eLearning resource anddevelop a few prototype screens for it. Our tutors will give you all the support you need with your project as the course progresses.
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The following elements will be covered:
• Introduction to Storyline basics.
• Templates for design.
• Learn how to use triggers, hotspots & templates for content.
• Learn how to use states & layers.
• Learn how to publish, customise the player & restrict navigation.
• Challenges to practice and apply your knowledge. -
The certification course addresses the core process, principles and practices of instructional design. It primarily focuses on the design of multimedia eLearning courses. It is ideal for people who are new to digital learning and are looking for a solid grounding in the fundamentals.
The diploma is designed for people who are looking to advance their career as a Digital Learning Professional. It covered the end-to-end knowledge and skills you will need to design engaging and impactful digital learning experiences.
While a lot of our students progress from the Cert to the Diploma there is not requirement to complete the Cert first and the Diploma covers everything that is covered in the Cert but it goes deeper and wider. -
There are no additional/hidden costs – all tools & software used and referenced in the professional certificate have free trials available to the students.