E-learning developer

Entry Requirements:

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• a college course
• an apprenticeship
• working towards this role

University

You can do a foundation degree or degree in:

• computing
• multimedia design
• educational technology

If you already have a degree or relevant work experience, you can do a postgraduate qualification in e-learning technology.

Entry requirements:

• 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
• a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study

College

You could do a college course, which may lead onto more advanced qualifications or a higher apprenticeship, or help you to get a trainee position with a company.

Courses include:

• computing
• programming
• web design and development
• T Level in Digital Production, Design and Development

Entry requirements:

• 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level

Apprenticeship

You may be able to do a Digital Learning Designer Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship.

This can take around 2 years to complete.

Entry requirements:

• 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

Work

You could start out as a junior developer or e-learning assistant, if you've got computing A levels or equivalent. You'll also need a working knowledge of web design software.

Required Skills:

Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

Skills:

• knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
• knowledge of English language
• the ability to create the best conditions for learning or teaching new things
• the ability to use your initiative
• the ability to work well with others
• to be flexible and open to change
• customer service skills
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• excellent verbal communication skills
• the ability to teach pupils how to do something
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• the ability to read English
• the ability to monitor your own performance and that of your colleagues
• active listening skills
• knowledge of human resources and employment law
• thinking and reasoning skills
• business management skills
• a good memory
• concentration skills
• maths skills

What you'll do:

E-learning developers create course materials that can be studied on a computer network or online.

As an e-learning developer you could:

• build and maintain online training areas known as virtual learning environments (VLEs)
• adapt off-the-shelf VLE products
• work with tutors, trainers or development teams to create online learning materials
• integrate interactive multimedia like video, forums and learning games
• modify content for use on mobile phones or tablets
• make sure security measures are in place to control access

Location : You could work in an office.

Salary:

Starter : £25,000
Experienced : £45,000

These figures are a guide

Working hours:

37 - 39 hours a week

Working Pattern is evenings occasionally

Career Path:

With experience you could progress to:

• a senior development role
• IT project management
• e-learning research
• strategy planning
• technical sales
• business development

You could also move into related areas like:

• educational or training consultancy
• educational software development
• systems analysis
• the computer games industry