--- title: Close the digital learning design skills gap in weeks—not years (new fast-track path for educators) description: Oppida aims to bridge the digital learning skills gap with Oppida Learning's practical solutions for busy educators. Invest in your future today. image: https://blog.oppida.co/hubfs/Oppida%20Learning-%20Newsletter02_Oppida%20Learning%20promo-%20PE%20News%20article.png --- 16/08/2024 # Close the digital learning design skills gap in weeks—not years (new fast-track path for educators) [ Oppida Team ](https://blog.oppida.co/author/oppida-team) Share: [facebook-f icon ](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.oppida.co/digital-learning-design-skills-gap) [linkedin-in icon ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.oppida.co/digital-learning-design-skills-gap) [Twitter icon ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://blog.oppida.co/digital-learning-design-skills-gap) [pinterest-p icon ](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://blog.oppida.co/digital-learning-design-skills-gap) [envelope icon ](mailto:?body=https://blog.oppida.co/digital-learning-design-skills-gap) Close the digital learning design skills gap in weeks—not years (new fast-track path for educators) 1:23 A recent FE News [article](https://www.fenews.co.uk/skills/apprentify-and-the-digital-learning-institute-dli-partner-to-launch-digital-learning-designer-level-5-apprenticeship-programme/?ref=newsletters.holoniq.com) highlighted the UK's risk due to a lack of digital skills, with 18% of adults (7.5 million people) lacking essential workplace digital skills. Apprentify and Digital Learning Institute (DLI) are partnering to address the digital learning skills gap in the education sector. However, apprenticeship and diploma programs like DLI’s are often impractical for busy professionals due to their cost, time, and structure. In an economy urgently needing rapid growth, leaner solutions are essential. That’s why [Oppida Learning](https://oppidalearning.thinkific.com/) offers a pathway designed by our experienced experts from [Oppida](https://oppida.co/), a leading Learning Design provider. With five years of industry experience and over 150 successful elearning projects, Oppida delivers an impactful, efficient, and personalised learning solutions tailored for busy educators. This approach utilises existing skills and knowledge, making it easier to transition into Digital Learning Design. Here's a comparison to illustrate this: [![Oppida Learning vs Digital Learning Institute](https://blog.oppida.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Oppida%20Learning-%20Newsletter02_Oppida%20Learning%20promo-%20PE%20News%20article.png?width=1920&height=1080&name=Oppida%20Learning-%20Newsletter02_Oppida%20Learning%20promo-%20PE%20News%20article.png)](https://oppidalearning.thinkific.com/) Additionally, all learners in Oppida Learning gain access to: - Learning Design Practitioner trial ‘Learning Bite’ - Free downloads and recorded webinars - Community of [Learning Designer](https://blog.oppida.co/learning-designer-role)s Invest in your future with Oppida Learning’s [Learning Design Practitioner Microcredential](https://oppidalearning.thinkific.com/bundles/ld-practitioner)—designed for busy professionals, focused on delivering maximum value in minimal time. 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