PDA Online Learning

The PDA (Professional Development Award) in Online Learning is a nationally recognised qualification by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).  The qualification has been developed in partnership between learndirect scotland and a consortium of FE colleges and is delivered online in 7 units as follows:

• Unit 1 - Online Learning Theory
• Unit 2 - Online Communication: Theory
• Unit 3 - Online Communication: Discussion
• Unit 4 - Online Learning Materials: Selection and use
• Unit 5 - Online Learning: Induction
• Unit 6 - Online Learning: Integration of conventional and online delivery
• Unit 7 - Online Communication: Review Practice
• Mandatory project: Online Learning: Consolidating Theory and Practice

Target Audience
The PDA is aimed primarily at experienced tutors who are new to online learning.

Providers - click on the link for further details:

Cardonald College

Carnegie College (formerly Lauder College)