E-learning developer

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

You'll usually need:

• 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

• a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study

More Information

• equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
• student finance for fees and living costs|https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
• university courses and entry requirements|https://www.ucas.com/

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 Software Development

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for these courses vary.

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

More Information

• equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
• guide to T Levels|https://www.tlevels.gov.uk/
• funding advice|https://www.gov.uk/further-education-courses/financial-help
• search for courses|/find-a-course

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

This can take around 2 years to complete.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

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

More Information

• equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
• guide to apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide

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.

Career Tips

Blackboard Learn and Moodle are used a lot by education institutions so an understanding of how these work will be useful.

Professional and Industry Bodies

You could join the Learning and Performance Institute for professional development opportunities.

Further Information

You can find out more about the e-learning industry through The Learning Network.

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

You could work in an office.