About the program

The eLearning Development college certificate is designed to provide students with pedagogical foundations and technical skills to develop quality online learning materials. Students will learn how to execute the planning, delivery, and evaluation of e-learning projects in a team-based approach in educational program and course design. Educators, trainers, designers, and administrators will benefit from completing this program as it is relevant to both the traditional educator, and anyone in business/industry who creates online learning material. Students will design and develop multimedia content for e-learning using current and emerging technologies.

Program information

All courses must be completed within 5 years of acceptance into the program.

Admission requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older

Admission procedures

  • Submit a completed Conestoga College Program Application Form.
  • Final selection is made following an assessment of the admission requirements.

Graduate opportunities

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Program outcomes

  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to plan and develop a structure for e-learning materials using principles of instructional design.
  • Develop and maintain web content using established client-side web- programming languages and applications.
  • Recommend appropriate e-learning strategies and materials based on learning theory for the desired project objectives.
  • Design and develop multimedia content for e-learning, including audio, video, illustrations, animations, and interactive content using relevant, current and/or emerging technologies.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts in researching, selecting and evaluating appropriate technologies, tools and applications to achieve project objectives.
  • Contribute as a member of an integrated team to execute the planning, delivery, and evaluation of e-learning projects.
  • Perform all work in compliance with relevant regulations, accessibility legislation, copyright legislation, and industry standards.

Program related resources

Program contact

Continuing Education
Upcoming registrations

Mark your calendar with our registration dates, so you can plan your future.

Spring registration: Opens March 11, 2024
Fall registration: Opens July 22, 2024