Level 5 Apprenticeship
Digital Learning Designer - Level 5
Design the future of learning. Build creative, technical, and strategic skills to scope, design, build, test, and improve accessible digital learning experiences that help organisations train and develop their people.
Apprenticeships
The Level 5 Digital Learning Designer Apprenticeship is a pathway for creative thinkers, problem-solvers, and aspiring learning professionals.
This industry-focused programme equips you with the skills to scope learning needs, design digital learning journeys, develop resources, test platforms, and evaluate learner experience.
Whether you are starting out or looking to progress in Learning and Development, this apprenticeship gives you the tools, confidence, and real-world experience to succeed.
Why Choose This Apprenticeship?
- Learn in-demand digital learning and instructional design skills
- Gain hands-on experience while working in a real job
- Earn a salary while avoiding student debt
- Build a professional portfolio of real projects
- Achieve a nationally recognised Level 5 apprenticeship
Typical Job Roles
After or during this apprenticeship, you could work as:
- Digital Learning Designer
- Instructional Designer
- eLearning Developer
- Learning Experience Designer
- Learning Technologist
- Digital Training Specialist
What You Will Learn
You will develop a creative, technical, and strategic skillset across:
- Learning design and instructional design
- Interactive eLearning, video, and multimedia content creation
- User experience for learning
- Learning management systems and digital learning technologies
- Accessibility and inclusive design
- Data and learning analytics
- Evaluation and continuous improvement
- Stakeholder communication and project documentation
How You Will Learn
We combine practical experience with expert support to help you build confidence and capability:
- Real workplace projects
- Hands-on digital design assignments
- Industry expert sessions
- Collaborative learning activities
- Personalised mentorship
Learn While You Earn
As a Level 5 apprenticeship, most of your time is spent in the workplace gaining real experience. Structured off-the-job training helps you develop the knowledge and skills you need to apply learning design methods, use digital tools, and build effective learning experiences.
This means you are building your career from day one.
Dedicated One-to-one Support
You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship by a Skills Coach and a Digital Programme Coordinator.
Your Skills Coach will support your progress, help you build your portfolio, and prepare you for End Point Assessment.
Your Digital Programme Coordinator will guide your learning journey, track your progress, and help make sure you stay on the right path.
Together, they will:
- Help you gather evidence for your portfolio
- Support your workplace development
- Set clear goals and action plans
- Prepare you for final assessment
Career Outcomes
This apprenticeship opens doors to careers in digital learning, learning technology, instructional design, and Learning and Development. You will complete the programme with workplace experience, a portfolio of practical projects, and a nationally recognised qualification.
Official standard reference: Skills England ST0974.
Career Outcomes
- ✓Learn while you earn
- ✓No student debt
- ✓Real work experience
- ✓Professional mentorship
- ✓Industry-recognised qualifications
Entry Requirements
- Be aged 16 or over
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Be employed in a genuine job (not in full-time education)
- Commit to a programme lasting a minimum of 12 months, including 20% off-the-job training
- Hold, or be willing to achieve during the apprenticeship, Level 2 English and Maths
- GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above
Government Requirements Information
In practice the government applies one identical eligibility checklist to every apprenticeship, whether it sits at Level 3 or Level 4. The first 5 items above are the only requirements written into the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) funding rules and GOV UK guidance.
GCSEs, A-levels or other academic grades are not mandated by law and can be added (or waived) by individual employers and providers. A policy change will shorten the minimum programme length from 12 months to 8 months for new starts on or after 1 August 2025.
Duration
24 months
Level
Level 5
Sector
Digital Learning & Development
Start Dates
Monthly intakes available
Study Mode
Up to 80% workplace learning, with up to 20% off-the-job training