Postgraduate Courses in E-Learning at Brighton and Sussex

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As there is a dearth of education and training opportunities for e-learning specialists, I would like to mention a course that I always hear good things about. The University of Brighton and Sussex University have joined forces to offer a Post Graduate Certificate in E-Learning Design. The following information is quoted from the course web site at Sussex:

“The PGCert in E-Learning Design is a part-time programme aimed at those working in or intending to work in the e-learning industry. Two potential awards are available: a 60 credit and a 90 credit version. The 60-credit PGCert in E-Learning Design is suitable for students with a background in education, multimedia or computing. This programme provides a means of augmenting their skillsets to fit the needs of the e-learning industry. For those already working in the industry, the 90 credit PGCert in E-Learning Design (Professional Practice) offers opportunities to strengthen and expand existing knowledge and skills, and to demonstrate proficiency in a professional setting. Areas covered by the programme include e-learning design, learning technologies, project management, and theories of learning (60 and 90 credit versions). The full 90 credit PGCert in E-Learning Design (Professional Practice) provides an opportunity to develop effective reflective practice in the workplace. Successful graduates from either version may choose to use credits gained in this course towards an MSc in Learning Technologies offered by the University of Brighton.” (http://www.sussex.ac.uk/Units/publications/pgrad2007/areasofstudy/Computing,%20artificial%20intelligence%20and%20IT/16376)

The Brighton MSc offers the following topics: User-centred Design and Development, Research Design and Evaluation, Project Management, New Media Applications Development, Theories of Learninge, Learning Development, and a Major Project.

As an ex-employee and graduate of both universities I know many of those involved in teaching these courses and can thus highly recommend them. If you are looking for a qualification in E-Learning then these are great courses to investigate. Of course if I have my way they will soon face some additional competition from down under ...