The Graduate Certificate in Open and Distance Learning has been developed for academic and training personnel seeking to develop their knowledge and skills in the design, delivery and management of open and distance learning. This course provides a recognised university qualification which enables practitioners in these sectors to develop the high levels of competence necessary to create quality open and distance learning experiences for their clients. The course can be tailored where necessary to suit students' specific needs. Three enrolment periods per year - commencing February, July, November.
Students can complete as many or as few of the units of study as suits their individual needs.
All course materials and instructional interaction are delivered via the Internet and e-mail. The course prepares students to meet the demands of increasing use of open and distance learning delivery and ensures that students are at the cutting edge of such delivery. As a result of the development of the Graduate Certificate in Distance and Open Learning, the USQ has established procedures, processes and infrastructure to facilitate the development of Internet delivered courses for industry.