Digital Learning Practitioner Apprenticeships Wales
Develop the digital teaching skills needed for the modern workplace
Technology is transforming the way people learn, develop and share knowledge. From virtual classrooms and eLearning platforms to interactive content and blended learning environments, organisations need skilled professionals who can create engaging digital learning experiences.
A Digital Learning Practitioner apprenticeship helps learners develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to design, deliver and support effective digital learning programmes. Whether you work in education, training, learning and development, or workforce development, this qualification can help you enhance learner engagement and improve learning outcomes.
At Educ8 Training, we deliver flexible Digital Learning Practitioner apprenticeships across Wales, helping learners gain nationally recognised qualifications while supporting organisations to develop future-ready learning and development capability.
Why study Digital Learning Practitioner with Educ8 Training?
Our apprenticeship programme combines practical workplace learning with recognised qualifications, enabling learners to apply new skills immediately within their organisation.
With Educ8 Training, you’ll benefit from:
• Fully funded opportunities available for eligible learners in Wales
• Earn while you learn
• Flexible workplace-based delivery
• Dedicated one-to-one support from experienced trainer coaches
• Blended learning with online and face-to-face support
• 24/7 access to digital learning resources
• Nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification
• Learning tailored to your role and organisation
• Practical skills that can be implemented immediately
As one of Wales’ leading apprenticeship providers, we help learners and employers embrace digital transformation and create engaging learning experiences that deliver measurable results.
What is a Digital Learning Practitioner apprenticeship?
The Digital Learning Practitioner apprenticeship develops the skills required to create, support and deliver effective digital learning experiences.
Learners gain an understanding of how technology can be used to improve teaching, training and professional development. The qualification focuses on designing learner-centred experiences that increase engagement, knowledge retention and accessibility.
The programme supports professionals who are responsible for developing learning materials, delivering training, facilitating online learning or helping organisations improve their digital learning strategy.
What you’ll learn
The Digital Learning Practitioner apprenticeship develops the knowledge and practical skills required to enhance learning through technology.
Topics may include:
• Digital learning design
• Learning technologies and platforms
• Creating engaging online content
• Virtual and blended learning delivery
• Digital accessibility and inclusion
• Learner engagement strategies
• Educational technology tools
• Evaluating learning effectiveness
• Data-informed learning improvements
• Digital collaboration and communication
• Supporting organisational learning culture
• Professional practice in digital learning
Learners develop practical experience that can be applied immediately to improve training programmes, learning resources and learner outcomes.
Who is this apprenticeship for?
The Digital Learning Practitioner apprenticeship is suitable for:
• Trainers and assessors
• Learning and development professionals
• Teaching and education staff
• Digital learning specialists
• Workforce development teams
• HR and talent development professionals
• Individuals responsible for staff training
• Professionals looking to specialise in digital learning
The programme supports learners across education, public services, private sector organisations and third-sector employers throughout Wales.
Develop in-demand digital learning skills
As organisations increasingly adopt digital learning solutions, the demand for professionals who can effectively utilise learning technology continues to grow.
This apprenticeship helps learners develop expertise in designing engaging learning experiences, selecting appropriate digital tools and supporting learners in both online and blended environments.
By combining educational principles with digital innovation, learners build valuable skills that can enhance both individual career progression and organisational performance.
Progress your career in Learning and Development
Completing a Digital Learning Practitioner apprenticeship can support progression into a range of specialist and leadership roles, including:
• Digital Learning Specialist
• Learning and Development Advisor
• eLearning Developer
• Training Coordinator
• Learning Technology Consultant
• Organisational Development Practitioner
• Workforce Development Specialist
• Learning and Development Manager
The qualification also provides a foundation for continued professional development and further specialist study.
Level 3 Digital Learning Practitioner
15 Months
Our Level 3 qualification will develop the skills, knowledge, and competence to ensure your audience can engage with a range of accessible and innovative digital learning experiences.
" This course has been great for our staff member in developing their digital learning skills, and it's also been very beneficial for our school. "
What happens after your digital training
Once you have completed your Digital Learning Practitioner apprenticeship, you’ll receive your nationally recognised qualification and certificate and be invited to celebrate your achievement at Gradu8, Educ8 Training’s annual graduation ceremony.
The digital learning skills and workplace experience you gain can support progression into digital learning, training and development roles, as well as further professional development and specialist qualifications.
Digital Learning Practitioners apprenticeships in Wales FAQs
To be eligible for our fully funded course, you must be in a relevant training, learning and development, or teaching role. You can be new to your role, or a current, experienced member of staff already in employment working in Wales.
You can contact us directly or via the vacancies page on our website. If you are already in a role and would like to start an apprenticeship, chat to your employer about opportunities for progression.
As part of the apprenticeship, you will be required to meet with your trainer coach monthly (approximately 1 hour) and engage in learning content and assignments around your schedule. Time can vary from person to person, but in total, you can expect to attribute between 5 and 8 hours per month.
A Digital Learning Practitioner apprenticeship develops the skills needed to design, create and deliver effective digital learning experiences using a range of learning technologies and approaches.
The programme is suitable for anyone involved in training, education, learning and development or workforce development who wants to improve their digital learning skills.
No. While experience in training or learning environments can be beneficial, the apprenticeship supports learners at different stages of their professional development.
Yes. The apprenticeship is designed to fit around your existing role, combining workplace learning with flexible study and support from a dedicated trainer coach.
The qualification can support progression into learning and development, digital learning, training coordination, organisational development and learning technology roles.
Digital Learning Practitioners help organisations create engaging, effective and accessible learning experiences that support employee development, improve performance and drive organisational success.
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