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Digital Learning Designer

Level 5

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Give your team the skills to create high-quality digital learning at scale. Supporting improved student engagement, stronger learning outcomes and more effective use of educational technology.

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Universities are increasingly expected to deliver engaging, technology-enabled learning experiences that meet evolving student expectations. As digital learning becomes central to teaching and learning, many institutions are looking to strengthen their internal capability in course design, learning technology and online pedagogy.

The Digital Learning Designer apprenticeship helps staff develop the expertise to design, develop and evaluate high-quality digital learning experiences, enabling universities to enhance student engagement, support flexible learning and improve educational outcomes.

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Key Benefits

  • Build digital learning expertise

    Design online training, interactive learning resources, multimedia content and learner-centred digital experiences that support teaching excellence and student success.

  • Work and learn simultaneously

    Staff gain new skills while continuing in their current roles.
    Immediate impact, no downtime.

  • Fully funded via Levy

    Utilise existing levy funding to upskill teams at no additional cost, helping reduce reliance on external providers and consultants.

  • Enhance student engagement and learning outcomes

    Create more interactive, inclusive and accessible learning experiences through evidence-based design approaches, learner analysis, user testing and continuous evaluation.

This programme is ideal for:

  • University staff involved in education or training delivery
    Ideal for training leads or anyone supporting learning and development within your university.

  • Team members supporting digital transformation
    Perfect for staff supporting educators to design effective blended, hybrid and online learning experiences.

  • Individuals passionate about improving learning experiences
    Suited to those who want to design engaging, accessible, and effective digital learning content across the institution.

  • People working in communications or knowledge management
    Great for those creating internal resources, guides, or training materials and looking to enhance their digital design skills.

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Who is it for?

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See the programme in practice

Curious about the impact the Digital Learning Designer apprenticeship could have across your institution?

Discover how universities including the University of Sunderland in London and the University of Northampton have used the programme to strengthen digital learning capability, enhance course design processes, improve student engagement and create more impactful learning experiences.

Read about the impact here

Content overview

The Digital Learning Designer programme consists of five learning paths:

  • The history of the profession and how it has evolved, exploring different digital learning environments

  • End-to-end PM tools, including stakeholder engagement, technology adoption, needs analysis and delivering on time

  • Pedagogy v andragogy, assessment design, blended learning models and quality improvement methods

  • Digital platforms and environments, content development, digital media design principles, and ensuring quality standards and compliance

  • Preparing for go-live, evaluating projects and critical practice 

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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:

  • On-demand learning content

  • One-to-one coaching sessions with an industry expert

  • Masterclass and interactive live, online workshops

  • In-person development days

For more information on the Digital Learning Designer programme for your university, please email celia@ldnapprenticeships.com.