Completing the PG Cert Online Teaching empowers you with the expertise to step into a diverse array of roles within the evolving field of online education. As a graduate, you’ll be ready to make an impact as an online educator, instructional designer, or digital curriculum developer. For those with an entrepreneurial spirit, the programme also prepares you to become a “teacherpreneur” or “edupreneur,” enabling you to create and share your own educational content, launch online courses, or even establish an independent educational platform.

With practical skills to design engaging, accessible, and inclusive online learning experiences, graduates will be highly valued across many sectors, including online / hybrid schools, EdTech companies and corporate training and community education. For those looking to deepen their academic journey, the PG Cert Online Teaching also provides a seamless pathway to the University of Derby’s MA in Education, where you can expand your research skills, explore advanced educational theories, and position yourself for leadership roles that drive innovation in the digital learning landscape.

Utilise our Careers and Employment Service​

Whilst you are a student at the University of Derby, and for 3 years after you graduate, our Careers and Employment Service can assist you with job search advice, CV creation, workshops and events, as well as one-to-one appointments with employment advisers to help with career planning and interview preparation.