Digital Learning Designer Apprenticeship

Why choose this apprenticeship?

This training builds internal capability to design engaging, accessible and effective digital learning that improves learner experience, workforce development and organisational performance. Apprentices help employers reduce reliance on external content, improve quality, support compliance and create scalable learning resources that meet business needs.

Who is it for?

Digital learning designers working in education, public sector, in-house learning and development, private training providers, digital learning studios and organisations that need high-quality online, blended or technology-enabled learning. Suitable roles include digital learning designer, instructional designer, learning technologist, e-learning developer and learning content designer.

What is taught?

Apprentices will develop expertise in:

• Adult learning
• Instructional design
• Learning technologies
• Accessibility
• UX
• Digital content design
• Online courses
• Interactive multimedia
• Virtual simulations
• Learning management systems
• Needs analysis
• Stakeholder consultation
• Project planning
• Quality assurance
• Evaluation
• Continuous improvement of digital learning products.

Delivery model

• Day release with project-based and digital technical learning, aligned to production pipelines where possible. Includes practical and digital delivery elements.

Duration

24 months plus End Point Assessment.

Employer considerations

• Planned time away from work to attend training.
• Manager support needed for briefs, approvals and feedback and access to live projects.
• Participation in an initial assessment of prior knowledge to help tailor the training plan, ensuring time is used effectively and focusing development where it has the most impact.

What happens next?

The apprenticeship provides a foundation for higher-level professional development in:

• Learning and Development strategy
• Organisational development
• Digital transformation
• Educational technology leadership
• Workforce training and skills management

Why choose Gateshead College?

• Our apprenticeships at Gateshead College are designed to reflect real workplace data challenges, ensuring apprentices gain practical experience with tools, techniques and problem-solving approaches used in industry.
• Training is informed by current employer demand and evolving trends helping ensure relevance and up-to-date skills development.
• Strong employer engagement supports a delivery model that focuses on applied learning, live scenarios and continuous development, rather than purely theoretical knowledge.
• Links with regional networks and industry partners provide additional opportunities for knowledge sharing, employer collaboration and awareness of emerging practices in content creation.