Postgraduate Diploma of Education in Learning Design and Technology (ODL)

Course Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Education in Learning Design and Technology (ODL) at Asia Pacific University (APU) is an online postgraduate programme designed to develop foundational and advanced knowledge in learning design, educational technology, and digital learning innovation. The programme equips educators, trainers, instructional designers, and professionals transitioning into education with the skills required to create effective, engaging, and technology-enhanced learning experiences.

The programme focuses on integrating learning sciences, instructional design principles, and emerging digital technologies to support modern teaching and training environments. Students develop knowledge in areas such as digital learning environments, innovative assessment methods, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven learning resources, learning design, and educational psychology, enabling them to design adaptive and inclusive learning experiences.

Through a combination of academic learning and practical application, students develop the ability to design, implement, and evaluate effective learning solutions across different educational and professional contexts. The programme strengthens critical thinking, creativity, research skills, leadership capabilities, and problem-solving abilities required to support educational innovation and digital transformation.

Delivered through the Online Distance Learning (ODL) mode, the programme provides flexibility for working professionals and learners to study anytime and anywhere while balancing their career and personal commitments. It is suitable for teachers, educators, trainers, instructional designers, learning technologists, educational leaders, corporate trainers, and professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in learning design and educational technology.

General Entry Requirements

Applicants must satisfy one of the following requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or an equivalent qualification accepted by the APU Senate; or

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 but below 2.50, subject to a rigorous internal assessment; or

• A Bachelor’s degree in a non-related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, subject to passing the prerequisite courses; or

• A Bachelor’s degree in a non-related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, subject to a rigorous internal assessment and successful completion of prerequisite courses.

Additional Requirement

• Applicants without an Education-related Bachelor’s degree are required to complete prerequisite modules before progressing further in the programme.