309771 v.1 Graduate Certificate in Training Systems Design

GradCertTrainSysDes(Curtin)

This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas

Introduction

The rapidly expanding role of technology-based learning systems across a range of training contexts requires that current and future educators and trainers develop skills in the effective use of learning technologies. There is a particular need for teachers in schools and other educational settings to acquire the capacities to design and facilitate effective instruction for situations such as online learning environments. A major focus of the course will be online environments, however the approach willemphasise the acquisition of powerful and transportable generic skills that maintain their currency despite rapid technological change. This course encourages personal and professional development through learning that is relevant and transferable to therequirements of educators needing to systematically design and implement online training materials in a variety of settings.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree, or equivalent qualification, from a recognised institution. Applicants must provide evidence of current teaching, training or staff development responsibilities in which the practical requirements of the course can be satisfied.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one year part-time external study. This course is not available to international onshore students on student visas.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
11720	v.2	Ed 530 - Instructional Design and Development	10.0	25.0
303313	v.2	Ed 505 - Visual Learning	10.0	25.0
				50.0
Year 1 Semester 2
309772	v.1	Ed 523 -Technology-based Teaching and Learning	3.0	25.0
309773	v.1	Ed 524 Designing Training Systems for Specific Contexts	3.0	25.0
				50.0