Graduate Certificate in eLearning
A Course for the Times
Course Overview
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Duration
2 trimesters Full Time
4 trimesters or 1.5 years Part Time
Units
4
Campus
Melbourne
Course Delivery
Domestic Students – 100% online or blended
Onshore International Students – full time on-campus (except for units which must be undertaken online for alignment with unit focus)
Offshore International Students – 100% online’
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Course Description: Graduate Certificate in eLearning
Transforming education for the future
HELI’s Graduate Certificate in eLearning (GCeL) course is designed by industry and education experts for anyone who wants to build a foundation in technology-supported learning, education and digital learning design and development. Transfer to the Master of eLearning is available.
It is a six-month full-time or equivalent part-time course to provide graduates with the requisite eLearning knowledge, skills and understanding to work effectively in academic or workplace learning and development settings. Teaching and learning activities have been arranged to foster progressive and coherent achievement of expected course and subject learning outcomes regardless of a student’s place of study or the mode of study.
This course will suit anyone who wants to pursue a career in learning design, digital learning project management and leadership in academic and related professional learning or corporate learning settings or anyone who wants to enhance their skills and understanding in eLearning to progress in their existing role.
Course Features
- Digital Learning Experience
- eLearner Engagement
- Science of eLearning
- Design Thinking of eLearning
- Learning Design
- eLearning implementation
- eLearning leadership
- Online teaching and learning
- Digital education
Skill Development
- Designing, managing and implementing eLearning projects
- Building a digital learning environment
- Leading digital transformation and changes
- Develop design thinking strategies
- Learning Design
- Building a digital learning environment
- Leading digital transformation and changes
- Learning design
- Implementing eLearning initiatives
- Leading digital challenges
- Developing design thinking strategies
- Learning analytics
- EdTech adoption in organisations
- Managing and implementing eLearning projects
- Digital transformation
- High-order eLearning knowledge and skills
- Independent research abilities
- Use of data in eLearning
Course Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in eLearning will be able to:
- Integrate learning and teaching theory and practice into eLearning environments
- Develop innovative eLearning solutions
- Direct learning in eLearning environments
- Devise effective communication utilising a range of media
Course Structure
To qualify for the award, students are required to successfully complete the four (4) core units listed below (equivalent to a total of 24 credit points).
While not mandatory, it is recommended that students complete the course by following the unit sequence in the table below. Units denoted by (^) are delivered online and face-to-face; units denoted by (ᴼ) are only delivered online.
| Unit Code and Title | Credit Points* | Pre-requisite(s) |
|---|---|---|
| HEP805 Learning and Teaching^ | 6 | Nil |
| HEP808 eLearningo | 6 | Nil |
| HEP809 Learning in Professional Contexts^ | 6 | Nil |
| HEP810 Design Thinking for eLearning^ | 6 | Nil |
Why HELI
Holistic Approach to eLearning
Excellence in eLearning
Learning Design and Execution
Innovation in Learning and Education
The Graduate Certificate in eLearning has been accredited by TEQSA. The Higher Education Leadership Institute (HELI) is an institution of higher education aimed at serving targeted industry, higher education, and government education needs. Through its team of higher education experts and researchers, HELI currently delivers global best-practice specialist programs in eLearning, higher education and research. In doing so, HELI seeks to develop employment outcomes for graduates in higher education and industry and to promote career advancement within these sectors. With an initial focus on eLearning and now through education in research, HELI is committed to supporting the development of modern eLearning and research skills across the economy. HELI’s selected programs are aimed at enhancing data-based decision-making and delivery of education and development programs across education and business sectors to meet today’s organisational development needs.
Admission and English Language Requirements
The following academic admission criteria apply to all applicants to courses at HELI that lead to the award of a Graduate Certificate qualification (AQF Level 8). Additional English language requirements for international students are provided in tab below.
Admission will be granted to applicants who meet any ONE of the following criteria:
- Successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree (AQF 7) or higher from a recognised institution; OR
- Successfully completed a 3-year Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma (AQF 6) with a credit average (or equivalent); OR
- Successfully completed a 2-year Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma (AQF 6) with a credit average (or equivalent) and one year full-time relevant professional work experience; OR
- Successfully completed a Diploma (AQF 5) plus two years full-time relevant professional work experience; OR
- Completed a recognised postgraduate preparation program; OR
- Three years of full-time managerial/professional work experience in a related field; OR
- Five years of full-time general work experience in a related field.
For more information on admission requirements including special entry requirements, please refer to the HELI Admission Policy.
Applicants with international qualifications not delivered in English must demonstrate English equivalency as follows:
- Academic IELTS: 6.5 or higher overall with no band lower than 6.0; OR
- IBT (Internet-based TOEFL) overall score of 79 with a writing section minimum of 21 and speaking 18; OR
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Overall score 180, writing and speaking 180; OR
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Overall 176 with a writing and speaking minimum score of 169; OR
- PTE Academic Module with a minimum score of 58 with a writing and speaking section minimum of 50; OR
- English For Academic Purposes Level 2 (EAP 2): Upper Intermediate ‘A’ grade or higher with IELTS 6.5 requirement.
Study Pathways
This course also enables the students to proceed to Master of eLearning. HELI offers a pathway to Master of eLearning and an exceptional eLearning and digital experience with the combination of unique methodology, contemporary theory and industry practice.
Career Outlook
Suitable for students who want to become online learning expert; if students have a teaching background, eLearning course can lead to the following jobs in the future:
- Learning Designer
- eLearning Developer/Designer/Consultant
- Learning & Development Specialist/Adviser
- eLearning consultant
- Online education designer
- Digital learning officer
- Education developer
- Learning Architect
- Learning & Development Trainer/Designer
- Learning Experience Designer
- Instructional Designer
- Educational Designer
- Educational Developer
- Learning Product Designer/Manager
- Educational Course Designer
- Digital Learning Specialist/Consultant
- Learning Strategist
- Digital Literacy and Development
- Educational Technologist
- Learning & Teaching Specialist
- Educational Product Designer/ Manager
- Learning Management System Manager
- eLearning consultant
- Educational Trainer
- Course Reviewer
FEE-HELP (For Domestic Students)
FEE-HELP is a Commonwealth Government loan available to eligible students enrolled in HELI Courses in order to help pay all or part of their tuition fees.
FEE-HELP is available for all Units of Study for eligible students.
Details about HELP loans including eligibility requirements and repayment of a HELP debt can be found here.
The current FEE-HELP Information Booklet can be downloaded here.
If you have any questions about applying for FEE-HELP, please contact us at: [email protected]
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