How to become
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
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
- a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study
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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
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
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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
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
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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.
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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.