eLearning Developer (Certificate)
Description
With the recent shift from traditional classrooms to online education, eLearning has become a mission critical skill for educators. With the growth of online education, teaching and training has advanced the need for skilled developers of web-based learning. This program is designed to provide students with usable skills and a pedagogical basis in order to develop quality online learning materials. Students will not only learn the practical skills for development, but will also be introduced to how their role relates to the team-based approach in educational design.
Graduates of this program may be employed in roles such as eLearning Designer, Rapid eLearning Developer, Learning Specialist, eLearning Consultant, eLearning Course Author, Training Specialist Author, Learning & Development Specialist, and Training Content Developer. Industries include, and may not be limited to education, training, financial, retail, healthcare, insurance, trades, and consulting.
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) OR Grade 12 equivalency certificate achieved through College academic upgrading OR Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older) with Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Recommended for students with an educational background.
- You must maintain an overall average of 60% or a GPA of 2.0 in order to graduate
- A minimum of 25% of courses must be completed through Durham College.
Required Courses (suggested sequence of study)
- TEAC 1380 Instructional Design for Online Learning
- TEAC 1385 Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility for Online Learning
- TEAC 1381 LMS Platforms
- TEAC 1384 eLearning Tools
- PROG 1288 HTML Introduction
- TEAC 1383 Multimedia for eLearning Developers
- TEAC 1382 Managing an eLearning Project
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/ end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Overview

- Institution: Durham College
- Program type: Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code: ELDP
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.