You can do a foundation degree or degree in:

• computing
• multimedia design
• educational technology

If you already have a degree or relevant work experience, you can do a postgraduate qualification in e-learning technology.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
• a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study

You could do a college course, which may lead onto more advanced qualifications or a higher apprenticeship, or help you to get a trainee position with a company.

Courses include:

• computing
• programming
• web design and development
• T Level in Digital Production, Design and Development

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for these courses vary.

• 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level

You may be able to do a Digital Learning Designer Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship.

This can take around 2 years to complete.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

You could start out as a junior developer or e-learning assistant, if you've got computing A levels or equivalent. You'll also need a working knowledge of web design software.

You'll need:

• knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
• knowledge of English language
• the ability to create the best conditions for learning or teaching new things
• the ability to use your initiative
• the ability to work well with others
• to be flexible and open to change
• customer service skills
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

As an e-learning developer you could:

• build and maintain online training areas known as virtual learning environments (VLEs)
• adapt off-the-shelf VLE products
• work with tutors, trainers or development teams to create online learning materials
• integrate interactive multimedia like video, forums and learning games
• modify content for use on mobile phones or tablets
• make sure security measures are in place to control access

You could work in an office.