Graduate Certificate in Education (Innovative Learning Design)
PostgraduateQUT-ILD-GCE2026
Course information for 2026 intake
Focus on adult learners and online learning environments
Learn to design engaging and inclusive online courses. You’ll explore instructional design, authentic assessment and future trends. Develop a portfolio relevant to real world tasks and workplaces. Explore the influence of technology like AI.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Duration
- 6 months full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 4
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- CSP available
- Yes
Graduate Certificate in Education (Innovative Learning Design)
About this degree
Graduates of this course will develop a deep understanding of the core principles of learning and instructional design, with a contemporary grasp of andragogy in digital learning contexts.
Skills and tools in this course:
- Collaboration
- Innovative thinking
- Online learning design
- Learner-centred design.
Online learning is more than just a re-creation of traditional in-person study. It requires a deliberate and strategic design for learning to provide students with engaging and supportive learning experiences in the online environment.
The Graduate Certificate in Education (Innovative Learning Design) explores the emerging digital education theory and practice field, underpinned by the core principles of adult teaching and learning in a dynamic digital workspace. You will gain a deep understanding of the core principles of learning and instructional design within a dynamic digital space.
This course is not an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) course and does not qualify graduates for teacher registration in Australia.
Recommended study pattern
You need to complete a total of 4 core units.
Core units:
- Designing for Learning (EUQ648)
- Authentic Learning and Assessment (EUQ649)
- Future Trends in Learning Design (EUQ650)
- Inclusive Learning Design: Embracing Diversity (EUQ666)
Award requirements
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Education (Innovative Learning Design), students must complete a total of 48 credit points.
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Indicative total fee $2,400
The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.
QUT Online is a leading Australian university known for practical, real-world learning, strong industry connections, and global recognition. QUT equips students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to make an impact in their careers and communities. Wherever you are, through Open Universities Australia, you can study flexible online programs. You’ll earn a respected qualification, gain career-ready skills, and benefit from a university experience that combines academic excellence with practical, real-world applications.
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- 15
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- 12
How to apply
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Entry requirements
- A completed and recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline; or
- A completed recognised diploma in a relevant area, with at least two years (full-time or equivalent) professional work experience in a relevant area, or
- Five years (full-time or equivalent) professional experience in a relevant area.
Relevant work experience
- Teacher/educator/academic working in any formal education setting (i.e., early childhood, schools, special education, adult education, VET, and higher-education) or any education focussed role in other organisations or groups.
- People working in education-support roles in any formal or informal education setting (e.g., teacher aide, counselling, community education counsellors, youth/social worker, educational psychologist, chaplain, academic advisors, school nurse, school police officer).
- People working education-focussed roles in other organisations, services or groups (e.g., learning design, curriculum design and development, language and numeracy education, workplace and organisational learning/training, community and public education/training, education project management, educational research, private tutors).
- People working in education administration, leadership and management, policy or governance, and educational consulting (e.g., education departments, related statutory authorities, related professional associations, international agents, international education professionals).
For reference, individuals with qualifications or experience in the following fields may be involved in contemporary educational work.
- Teaching or education (including, education qualifications related to early childhood, primary to secondary schooling, higher education, training and development, applied learning, adult learning, community learning).
- Learning management/learning design (i.e. learning design similar qualifications).
- Career development and/or counselling.
- Languages/linguistics.
- Psychology/educational psychology/organisational psychology.
- Sociology.
- Allied health professionals (speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists).
- School based nursing (i.e. Nursing qualification).
- School based policing (i.e. Policing qualification).
- Business/commerce.
- Arts (e.g. social sciences, humanities, animation/interactive media).
- Media/communication.
- Human resources, management, and IT.
Five years (full-time or equivalent) professional experience in a relevant area.
Career opportunities
Instructional Designer
Plan, develop and optimise instructional material such as online courses, seminars, tutorials, etc.
Learning Consultant
Provide consultancy and advisory services on learning solutions by collaborating with stakeholders and evaluating learning opportunities.
Learning and Development Specialist
Create programs that improve skills within an organisation by upskilling its employees. Address skill gaps and work toward the overall improvement of performance.