From Healthcare to Digital Learning: My Journey with the Digital Learning Institute

After 30 years with the Health Services Executive in Ireland, starting as a staff nurse and working my way up to a national-level project manager, I found myself in a new role leading the implementation of a learning management system. To feel confident in this digital shift, I decided to enroll in the Professional Diploma in Digital Learning Design.

This program gave me the confidence I needed. Now, I feel credible in my knowledge of digital learning design and comfortable sharing my insights. The most exciting part? The ever-evolving world of digital learning and the way the course pushed me to think beyond healthcare and into global trends.

The mentorship was fantastic—always encouraging us to explore new ideas, especially in areas like immersive learning, which opened up exciting possibilities for healthcare training.

I’m still at the start of my digital learning journey, but now I’m excited, not worried, about the future. I feel ready to tackle whatever challenges or opportunities come next, knowing I have the skills to succeed.

The fast-paced projects kept me focused and grounded in what I needed to achieve. But more than that, this program expanded my perspective, constantly pushing me to seek out new resources and opportunities in digital learning.

If you’re serious about digital learning, this diploma is for you. Be prepared to invest the time—there’s so much to learn, and I found myself completely immersed. The skills and knowledge I gained will stay with me for life, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to grow in this field.