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An Education Program Developer creates training materials and programs for a range of learning settings. You might prepare resources for your own organisation or you might create training packages for various industries through a registered training organisation. Education Program Developers may prepare learning materials for use in training programs such as presentations, written materials or online learning modules.
An Education Program Developer needs excellent communication skills because you’ll liaise with industry stakeholders, training teams and groups of students. You’ll need to be highly organised and have strong time management skills. It’s important that you can multitask because you’ll often be working on several projects at one time.
There are 3 courses available for people who want to become an Education Program Developer.
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A Diploma of Training Design and Development TAE50216 is perfect for students seeking a career in instructional design. Students learn how to design and develop assessment tools, learning strategies and learning resources. The Diploma of Training Design and Development TAE50216 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Training and Education Training Package. Learn more.
A Diploma of Vocational Education and Training TAE50116 is perfect for students seeking careers as managers and leading educators at Registered Training Organisations in Australia. Students learn more than just how to develop learning and assessment tools but how to lead the assessment validation process as well as conduct a training needs analysis for the entire organisation. The Diploma of Vocational Education and Training TAE50116 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Training and Education Training Package. Learn more.
In Australia, a full time Education Program Developer generally earns $1,550 per week ($80,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this industry has dropped over the last five years. Currently there are 20,700 people employed in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as an Education Program Developer. Education Program Developers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Job Outlook 2020
If you’re interested in a career as an Education Program Developer, you could enrol in a Diploma of Training Design and Development. This qualification looks at the needs of learners and explains how to design and develop learning resources and assessment tools. You could also consider a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or a Diploma of Vocational Education and Training.
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Here are some potential career pathways within training design and development. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Training Design and Development
Education Program Developer
$1,550 weekly pay
E-learning Developer
$1,730 weekly pay
Instructional Designer
Learning and Development Manager
Learning Designer
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