Africa Virtual University - AVU

The AVU launched a Certificate in Distance and eLearning Professional Development to respond to the demand of institutions to enhance the capacity of institutional staff members in eLearning. The objectives of the certificate program are a) to equip staff members with the necessary knowledge, skills and techniques required to transform existing content into eLearning format, b) to develop and deliver online courses, c) to facilitate online courses, d) to provide technical assistance, organize, upload content, and e) to manage a Learning Management System and sustain the eLearning courses.

Format of the training

The Course is delivered in a workshop format using a blended mode (face-to-face and online) of delivery for a duration of 40 hours per program or for a period as will be agreed with the client.

How you can benefit

For more information on this training, please contact the AVU Projects and Services Manager, Ms CatherineWangeci at services@avu.org .

The certificate program was launced in Febraury 2011 with the Moi University Institute for Gender Equity, Research and Development (IGERD) being the first beneficiaries. Nine faculty staff were trained and graduated on 4th March 2011.