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Online, Open and Distance Learning Management

A seven-week self-paced programme on planning, designing, and managing high-quality online, open, and distance education at scale.

★★★★★4.6
from 118 participant reviews
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Enrolled to date
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Duration
7 weeks
Level
Intermediate
Format
Self-Paced
Language
English
Certificate
Verified Digital
Online, Open and Distance Learning Management
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$650
One-time payment
Open enrolment
In this programme
✓7 self-paced modules (≈ 30 hours)
✓Design and planning templates
✓Self-check quizzes
✓Capstone ODL blueprint
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ARPS Institute Certificate
Upon completion you will receive a digitally signed, QR-verified certificate – shareable on LinkedIn and recognised globally.
Overview

What You Will Learn

This self-paced programme prepares education professionals to plan, design, and manage online, open, and distance learning (ODL) provision that is engaging, equitable, and completion-focused. Draw on instructional-design models, learner-support strategies, and quality frameworks to build an ODL programme blueprint you can implement.

✓Plan ODL provision aligned to learner needs
✓Apply instructional-design models for online learning
✓Build learner-support and retention strategies
✓Select and manage platforms and media
✓Assure quality in distance programmes
✓Produce an ODL programme blueprint
Who this programme is for
Online programme managers and coordinators
Instructional designers in ODL
Open-university and distance-education staff
Training managers moving programmes online
EdTech and LMS administrators
Faculty new to online teaching
Included

This Programme Includes

◆7 self-paced modules (≈ 30 hours)
◆Design and planning templates
◆Self-check quizzes
◆Capstone ODL blueprint
◆12 months platform access
◆Verified digital certificate
Curriculum

Programme Outline

7 modules · 21 lessons · 7 weeks

The programme is structured across 7 modules, each covering one stage of learning with live sessions, self-paced content, and a practical assignment.

Models and history of open and distance learning.

ODL modelsAccess & equityLearner profiles

Instructional design for distance contexts.

ID modelsCourse structureMedia selection

Keeping distance learners engaged.

TutoringRetentionCommunity

Choosing and managing the tech stack.

LMS selectionContent toolsAnalytics

Valid, secure online assessment.

Online assessmentIntegrityFeedback

Assuring quality in ODL.

Quality frameworksEvaluationContinuous improvement

Your implementable programme blueprint.

BlueprintCostingRollout plan
Programme facilitator

Meet Your Instructor

DSB
Dr. Samuel Boateng
Lead, Open & Distance Learning · ARPS Institute
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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. You can start any time and progress at your own pace within your access period.

No. The principles are platform-agnostic, with examples from common LMS platforms.

You retain platform access for 12 months from enrolment.

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