NCI Course Details

A central feature of the programme is the online learning environment, which combines live online lectures that you can participate in from your workplace or home, and directed activities that you complete at your own pace.

The programme is highly practical, and will guide you through the stages of developing, implementing and evaluating a digital learning resource to support the achievement of learning goals in your practice context.

Members of the Centre for Education and Lifelong Learning team at National College of Ireland discuss the course in this video:

The Certificate in Learning and Technology will lead to a special purpose award at Level 6 (10 ECTS credits) on the National Framework of Qualifications. Learners who successfully complete this course may opt to progress to our Level 7 Microcredentials.

Candidates will be learning professionals working in a further education and training setting or similar. Candidates will typically have a Certificate (major award) at level 5 or equivalent in any discipline.

For applicants whose first language is not English, please note the English language entry requirements.

The College operates a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) scheme meaning applicants who do not meet the normal academic requirements will be considered based on relevant work and other experience.

Participants should have the ability to use ICT independently to find information, create and manage files, and communicate with others. For online sessions, participants will require administrator access to a personal computing device such as a laptop or desktop computer running Windows or MacOS (tablets are not appropriate) with a reliable internet connection of >1mbps, web browser software (i.e. internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome), Flash Player, a headset with built-in microphone, and a webcam.

It is the responsibility of each student to ensure their computer is functioning correctly and that they have full administrator rights. NCI IT cannot provide support for these personal devices.

A Laptop Loan Scheme is available for eligible students to assist them in completing their chosen course.

Blended - Livestream with some directed e-learning activities.

For information on the modules taught on this course view our module descriptors.

This is an online programme, which consists of two full-day virtual sessions from 10.00 - 17.00, combined with four two-hour virtual (online) classroom sessions, and directed online activities. Virtual classes will take place from 16.00-18.00 on Tuesdays.

Please note that assessments can be scheduled during the morning, afternoon or evening Monday to Saturday.

This course runs over 12 weeks.

€1,200

(Fees revised annually)