NCI Course Details

The programme is highly practical and will guide you through a model of practitioner inquiry to complete three projects in which you systematically explore the effective use of digital technologies and develop strategies to enhance your practice.

Over the course of the programme you will:

• Conduct an appraisal of the digital capabilities in your practice setting, and imagine future scenarios for facilitating learners’ digital capabilities.
• Develop, implement and evaluate an instructional strategy to enable teaching and learning enhanced by technology in your practice.
• Investigate the use of digital tools to enhance an aspect of assessment, feedback and learning support practice in your context.

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

Chat to our lecturers and Admissions Team at one of our many upcoming events about the range of Business, Computing, Psychology and Education courses starting at National College of Ireland in September and we'll help find the right option for you.

• Thursday 16th May, 5-7pm, Online
• Wednesday 12th June, 5-7pm, On-Campus
• Thursday 18th July, 5-7pm, Online
• Saturday 24th August, 11am-1pm, On-Campus
• Wednesday 4th September, 5-7pm, On-Campus

The Certificate in Technology-Enhanced Learning is ideally suited to learning professionals whom already have some experience of using digital technologies to enhance learning and wish to deepen and extend the range of their digital practices.

• Digital Capabilities and the Learner Experience (10 ECTS)
• Technologies in Teaching and Learning (10 ECTS)
• Technologies in Assessment, Feedback and Learning Support (10 ECTS)

All modules count towards the final award classification.

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

Blended - Livestream with some directed e-learning activities.

The Certificate in Technology-Enhanced Learning is awarded by QQI at level 7 (30 ECTS) on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Students who successfully complete this course may progress to major award programmes at level 7 or 8 subject to appropriate RPEL and admissions processes.

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

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 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications (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.

This is an online programme with three modules. Each module consists of two full-day virtual sessions from 10.00 - 17.00 at the beginning and end, combined with four two-hour virtual (online) classroom sessions, and directed online activities.

Virtual classes will take place from 16.00 - 18.00 on Thursdays

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

This course runs over 1 calendar year.

€1,900

(Fees revised annually)

You can spread the cost of this course with a direct debit plan.