Digital Learning Designer
Level 5
Build sustainable digital learning capability within your council, strengthening your in-house digital learning expertise and supporting workforce development, service transformation and scalable staff training across your organisation.
Councils are being asked to deliver training and workforce development more efficiently, yet many teams are managing increasing demand with limited internal capacity. Reliance on external providers, stretched resources and growing digital learning requirements are common challenges.
The Digital Learning Designer apprenticeship helps councils build the in-house capability needed to create engaging, scalable digital learning without increasing external spend.
We’re now enrolling employees at local authorities onto the upcoming intake of the Digital Learning Designer programme. Learners will join alongside other Digital Learning Designers from a range of sectors, while also starting alongside fellow council colleagues from across the country.
This gives learners the benefit of both wider cross-sector collaboration and the support of peers who understand the unique challenges facing local government teams.
Key Benefits
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Build digital learning expertise
Develop the skills to design engaging online learning, interactive content, and digital training resources tailored to the needs of local authority teams and services.
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Work and learn simultaneously
Staff build practical digital learning capability alongside their existing role, applying new skills immediately within day-to-day projects and training delivery.
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Fully funded via Levy
Eligible councils can use Apprenticeship Levy funding to develop internal capability without increasing external training or consultancy spend.
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Deliver training more efficiently
Create and update digital learning content faster, improve accessibility and engagement, and reduce reliance on external providers for learning design support.
Who is it for?
This programme is ideal for:
Council staff involved in learning, training, or workforce development
Ideal for those supporting staff development, organisational learning, onboarding, or internal training delivery across local authority services.
Team members supporting digital transformation initiatives
Perfect for individuals helping to implement new systems, processes, or digital services who need to create clear, engaging learning content for colleagues.
Individuals passionate about improving learning experiences
Suited to those looking to design accessible, engaging, and effective digital learning content that supports workforce capability across councils.
People working in communications, engagement, or knowledge management
Great for those creating internal guidance, resources, or digital content who want to strengthen their digital design and learning development skills.
“The DLD apprenticeship has really enhanced my knowledge and skills around learning design and the digital world. The programme structure, along with the course content, has supported my role at Kent County Council, developing
myself and the wider L&D team. The content taught has already made a huge impact on the work that we produce
as an organisation.”
Beth Henry
Digital Learning Designer Apprentice
Kent County Council
Content overview
The Digital Learning Designer programme consists of five learning paths.
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The history of the profession and how it has evolved, exploring different digital learning environments
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End-to-end PM tools, including stakeholder engagement, technology adoption, needs analysis and delivering on time
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Pedagogy v andragogy, assessment design, blended learning models and quality improvement methods
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Digital platforms and environments, content development, digital media design principles, and ensuring quality standards and compliance
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Preparing for go-live, evaluating projects and critical practice
Our Delivery Model
LDN’s innovative, blended delivery model combines industry-leading digital learning technology with 1-2-1 coaching and peer collaboration to ensure a best-in-class learning experience that is supportive, flexible and delivers great outcomes.
Our delivery model includes:
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On-demand learning content
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One-to-one coaching sessions with an industry expert
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Masterclass and interactive live, online workshops
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In-person development days
Join one of our Upcoming Insight Sessions!
Open to professionals working across local government, our upcoming Insight Sessions are designed to help councils explore how the Digital Learning Designer apprenticeship can support internal learning and workforce development.
To learn more about the programme, follow the links below to register for an upcoming session and discover how you and/or members of your team could benefit from taking part.
Wednesday 27th May
11:00 - 11:45
Thursday 11th June
12:00 - 12:45