Digital Learning for Innovative Teaching

Diploma: Short Certificate

Location: Online

International students admissibility: Accepts International Students

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Overview

Confidently design and deliver engaging and impactful learning experiences in an evolving landscape of digital education. This short certificate micro-credential responds to the growing need for digital literacy among educators, trainers and learning designers.

This program is only open for domestic students(Canadian/Permanent Residents). If you’re interested in as an international students, please visit aaaa.vcc.ca

Tuition N/A
Credential Short Certificate
Length The program is 10 credits. Completion time will vary depending on individual circumstances. The program is designed for working professionals. It is designed to allow for flexibility, and may be completed at an accelerated pace. The program must be completed within 2 years.
Hours
Delivery Online
Campus Online
Start Dates Continuous

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What to expect

The Digital Learning for Innovative Teaching (DLIT) micro-credential consists of five self-paced, online courses to help balance your studies with your professional commitments. Upon successful completion of each course, you’ll earn a digital badge that validates your competency in key areas of digital learning, enhancing your professional profile and demonstrating your commitment to ongoing professional development. Throughout the program you will  explore and experiment educational technologies, including generative AI, learning management systems, and multimedia creation tools, gaining practical skills that can be immediately applied to your work.

What you will learn

  • Apply informed decision-making and evidence-led methods to support the ethical and accountable selection and use of digital tools and practices
  • Adopt practices that foster digital well-being and resilience in the evolving digital education landscape
  • Incorporate Indigenization, decolonization and reconciliation principles to digital learning in a good way
  • Locate and critically evaluate the quality of digital information
  • Curate engaging and interactive digital course materials in alignment with learner needs and licensing requirements
  • Create effective, inclusive and accessible digital course materials, assessments and activities that promote meaningful learning
  • Experiment with digital tools and practices to facilitate active and collaborative online learning
  • Solve issues and devise backup plans for when technologies change or fail
  • Recognize the core components of GenAI, including neural networks and training data and common errors as they relate to learning

Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion

The program is 10 credits. Completion time will vary depending on individual circumstances. The program is designed for working professionals. It is designed to allow for flexibility, and may be completed at an accelerated pace. The program must be completed within 2 years.

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Admission Requirement

  • English Studies 12, or equivalent
  • Evidence of subject matter expertise as demonstrated by a diploma, bachelor’s degree, trades certification, substantial workplace experience, or departmental approval

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Recommended Characteristics

This short certificate is appropriate for those with no teaching experience to those with substantial teaching experience. With the strong focus on digital teaching and learning, students should have basic computer skills (internet, word processing, email).

Program Availability

Not currently available.

Courses

Part-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and Costs

Application fee $36
Tuition $2,926
Student union
College initiative $31
Materials not including textbooks
Campus resource $59
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental Provided by Student Union
U-Pass Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation $45
Total $3,096

Books & Supplies

  • Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
  • Additional costs:
    • Textbooks – Approx. $500
    • Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

Open Educational Resources(OER) at VCC

No-cost textbooks are available for this program.

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

Need help with tuition?

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Application Process

Interested in this program? Courses will be offered starting September 2025. Please contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7488 or 604.871.7499 or by email at sie@vcc.ca to apply.

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Program information

Program head name

janedoe@vcc.ca

Advising

Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: studentservice@vcc.ca

For International students

study@vcc.ca

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Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.