Qualification as an Online Tutor and e-Learning Consultant
The FernUniversität is a market leader in university-based e-learning and self-study. So it’s no surprise that the university also trains tutors and e-trainers in this high-quality program.
The continuing education program for e-trainers takes the form of a part-time, supervised online seminar with attendance phases. The course is organized in cooperation with Leading Interactive GmbH. The seminar is divided into three consecutive modules with a concluding presentation.
Profile
| Qualification: | Certificate from the FernUniversität in Hagen |
| Study duration: | Approx. 3 months |
| Start of studies: | Flexible |
| Registration deadline: | One week before the course starts |
| Costs: | On request |
Target Groups
This continuing education program is primarily aimed at trainers and educational specialists who want to incorporate e-learning and online scenarios into their seminars or intend to work as e-tutors. But also anyone else who is interested in the topic.
Benefits for Course Participants
In addition to personal development and opening up new perspectives, these digital courses strengthen your self-study skills.
- Certified e-trainer
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Course start: variable
You can find information about ordering and links to registration on the following page.
Useful Information
You will find further information on the structure and progression of the course on the website of the Center for Electronic Continuing Education.
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Admission requirements
- There are no specific admission requirements for the self-study courses.
Course content and organization
Module I “Online Moderation”: In the first module, participants gain an insight into the methodology and didactics of online teaching. It consists of a one-day on-campus seminar followed by a three-week online phase.
Module II “Blended Learning”: The second module deals with blended learning solutions – i.e., integrating e-learning into existing training and further education concepts. It consists of two online workshops and a three-week online phase.
Module III “E-Learning in Practice”: The third module is dedicated to the topic of e-learning in practice. In this coaching phase, participants apply the knowledge they have acquired as online trainers in practice. They design an online seminar on a topic of their choice, structure its sequence, and have the skills to successfully conduct it. It consists of a four-week online phase with a final examination workshop.
Qualification
Participation in all modules, regular participation in the online phases and the design of your own online seminar with written elaboration and presentation are prerequisites for obtaining the “e-Trainer” certificate from the FernUniversität in Hagen.
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The CeW’s self-study courses (pages in German)
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The FernUniversität in Hagen is Germany’s only state-run distance-learning university. It has 50 years of experience and is the largest university in Germany in terms of active students. Thanks to the flexible study system, the FernUniversität is the ideal choice for the following:
- Working professionals
- People bringing up families
- People with disabilities or chronic illnesses
- Students abroad
- Refugees
