Online Teaching (PGCert)

Learn to teach and support learning in digital spaces with our part-time Postgraduate Certificate in Online Teaching. This 1-year course helps you gain professional skills in designing and delivering virtual learning to students around the world.

You¡¯ll explore the full teaching and learning cycle, from identifying learner needs to planning, delivering, assessing and evaluating online education.

This online teaching degree will help you build confidence in using technology to teach creatively and inclusively, and  develop both practical and academic skills to help you succeed.

How you'll learn

This course is delivered online, using our virtual learning environment. The VLE provides a range of web-based resources, videos and activities as well as video conferences and forums to facilitate communication with tutors and other students. You'll also have access to the university's electronic library.

On this course you¡¯ll learn how to:

• design and deliver online teaching
• use research to inform practice
• give feedback and evaluate learning
• lead and manage digital classrooms

You¡¯ll also develop transferable skills in:

• communication and leadership
• adaptability and resilience
• digital literacy and teamwork

These skills prepare you to teach at all levels in schools, colleges and universities, and in professional and informal learning environments.

Progressing your career in teaching

This course is ideal if you're:

• an in-service teacher
• a professional moving into online or blended teaching roles
• working in learning and development across sectors like business, healthcare, government, NGOs or museums

You¡¯ll also be well placed to continue your studies with our online Master of Science (MSc) in Education.