Shape the future with a Grad Cert of Education (Innovative Learning Design)

Shape the future with a Grad Cert of Education (Innovative Learning Design)

Passionate about education? The landscape of learning is changing every single day, and innovations are being made to match it. As a result, the industry needs people who can design these new ways of learning for the online realm – and our Graduate Certificate of Education (Innovative Learning Design) will teach you exactly how to do this. Right now, we’re here to tell you just how big this career is becoming, let you in on some of the biggest trend forecasts in the industry and tell you how you can upskill in this area if this career is something you’re interested in. Let’s get into it.

Where could your career go?

We can tell you from experience: designing effective online learning takes a lot of strategy and skill. That’s why platforms need specially trained individuals to help them out and create learning experiences that engage students. The global e-learning market is growing exponentially at the moment, and the number of jobs in this field is expected to grow by 21.7% worldwide in the next five years. There’s no better time to get into this industry, and here are just a few of the jobs you could open doors to with this degree:

• Learning Designer
• Instructional Designer
• Learning Design Consultant
• Learning Design Developer
• E-Learning Coordinator
• Learning and Development Specialist

The salary potential in these roles is great, too. The average salary for people in Learning Designer roles right now ranges from $80,000 to $100,000, with potential increases in Higher Education or corporate environments. And the future’s bright: we’re expecting to see a 10-15% rise in the average salary over the next five to seven years, so this field is great if you’re looking for a meaningful career with plenty of future growing power.

What’s new in Innovative Learning Design?

Since online learning is such a recent development in education, there are always updates in the industry – and we’re keeping track of all of them. For you, someone who’s interested in studying this degree and entering the world of Innovative Learning Design, it could be helpful to do the same. But we won’t make you scour the internet to find updates – here are the newest developments, trends and innovations that are making their mark on the learning landscape right now, and that we’re the most excited about seeing develop:

• Blended learning: There are still benefits to in-person learning, so the perfecting of hybrid teaching models is a big project right now. Combining both online and face-to-face education creates an interesting design challenge – are you up to it?
• AI and personalised learning: AI is everywhere, and its powers can be harnessed for good when it comes to personalising education. As a result, specialists in this area are in demand to design and implement options for highly tailored learning experiences.
• Gamified education: Immersive technology like AR and VR is being used more and more in education, fully immersing students in their learning (literally). Institutions need help considering how this attention-grabbing way of teaching can be added to curriculums – and that’s where you could come in.

Learn it online

We believe that doing is the most effective way of learning. So, you can imagine how effective it is to study Innovative Learning Design through an online course designed by experts. Experiencing first-hand the innovative teaching techniques you will eventually use in your career gives you a unique look into the profession, and teaches you from the get-go what works and what doesn’t. Not only this, but it also means you can fit your studies around your current career and busy schedule, so you can upskill in your spare time without putting your life on hold.

The future of education is changing – fast. We need more people capable of designing flexible, cutting-edge strategies to keep up with the demand for online learning, and this course is perfect for anyone wanting to be on the frontier of education innovation. If you want to take a big step towards a rewarding career that will change people’s lives (and your own), a Graduate Certificate in Education (Innovative Learning Design) is the perfect place to start.

Learn more about the QUT Online Graduate Certificate in Education (Innovative Learning Design) here.