The certificate is a recognition of the holder’s ability to ensure the quality of eLearning by developing the knowledge and skills required to assess the entire eLearning ecosystem or part of it. Additionally, it facilitates the implementation of required changes to ensure that teachers and learners receive an eLearning experience that meets the quality standards in eLearning.
Added value of obtaining Professional Certificate in eLearning Quality Assurance (eLQA)
Eligibility requirements
Obtaining any of the following:
• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• At least one year of experience in teaching or training, equivalent to 150 hours.
Step 1
Register
(Training institution)
Step 2
Pay the fee
(Training institution)
Step 3
Complete the training program
(Training institution)
Step 4
Pass the exam
(Authorized Testing Center)
Step 5
Get the certificate
(At NeLC)
eLQA Certificate Competencies
6 Domains
18 Competencies
73 Indicators
%11
Digital Literacy
- Digital tools and applications
- Digital citizenship
- Digital resources
- Digital troubleshooting
%25
Leadership
- Data and analytics
- Planning
%11
Pedagogy
- eLearning design
- Synchronous and asynchronous teaching/training
- Integration and motivation
- Expansion and inclusivity
%25
Assessment and Evaluation
- Assignments
- Exams
- Learning Outcomes
- Teachers/Faculty Members/Instructors
- Courses
- Programs
%15
Communication and Participation
- Learners, employees and beneficiaries
%13
Professional Development
- Reflection
- Time Management
- Lifelong Learning
1- About Professional Certificates
A document granted by NeLC in eLearning and training, to distinguish the skills and knowledge of practitioners to achieve the certificate’s objectives. The certificates are:
- Professional Certificate in Online Teaching and Training (OTT).
- Professional Certificate in eLearning Experience Design (eLXD).
- Professional Certificate in eLearning Quality Assurance (eLQA).
Empowering eLearning and training practitioners; to ensure quality, achieve excellent performance, and enhance trust in eLearning and training.
- Contribute to ensuring the quality of eLearning and training practices.
- Gain knowledge and develop skills to employ appropriate technologies in eLearning.
- Enhance trust in eLearning and training.
- Achieve excellent professional performance in eLearning and training.
Yes, the certificates are offered to all eLearning and training practitioners.
eLearning and training practitioners in the public, private and non-profit sectors, which include: Higher education, K-12, training institutions, platforms, and all those interested in eLearning and training
- Complete the training program.
- Pass the exam.
- Get the certificate.
NeLC offers professional certificates in eLearning and training only.
2- Cost
Fees include the following:
- Training program fees.
- Exam fees.
You can view the training program fees through the official website of the training institution.
No, you pay the exam fees separately at the authorized testing center.
Refund policies are subject to the policy of the training institution.
Refund policies are subject to the policy of the authorized testing centers.
3- Training
Yes, training is required.
Yes, training is provided in asynchronous online mode.
The number of hours of the training program can reach 35 asynchronous hours, noting that the program will be available to the trainee for a period of 6 months from the start of registration.
You can view the accredited training institutions throughprofessional certificates | National eLearning Center (nelc.gov.sa)
Contact the training institution.
Trainees are assessed through objective questions in the self-assessment after each module within the training program.
academic references are available within the professional certificate training program.
4- Exam
After completing the training, you will receive an email with permission to book the exam through the authorized testing center or via the link https://www.pearsonvue.ae/nelc
Once you complete the training program, you will receive an email stating that you are authorized to take the exam to be booked via the registration link: (https://www.pearsonvue.ae/nelc)
The exam is computerized on-site/ in the authorized centers.
Exam centers are available in all regions of the Kingdom and the Gulf countries. To view the centers, please visit the testing institution's website (https://www.pearsonvue.ae/nelc)
You may contact Pearson VUE at: Inside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ٣٦٩٢ ٨٤٤ ٨٠٠ Outside the Kingdom ٠٠٤٤٢٠٣٦٨٤٥٥٧٣ or by email. .
The pass percentage is 60%.
Objective questions (multiple choices, true or false).
The exam result will be available within 48 hours. If it is not available by then, contact the authorized testing center.
Contact the authorized testing center.
5- Obtaining professional certificates
You will receive an email from the National eLearning Center to obtain the professional certificate within 5 days after passing the exam.
4 years from the date of issuance.
Yes, the professional certificate can be renewed before the end of its validity by passing the final assessment, whether it is a final exam or a project, according to each certificate. The renewal request is always submitted before the end of its validity, for no less than 3 months.
Yes. The professional certificates offered by the National eLearning Center are accredited and are awarded professional development points in the FARIS system with an average of (70) hours.
6- The Human Resources Development Fund (HADAF) Support
Yes, all professional certificates offered by the National eLearning Center are supported by the Human Resources Development Fund (HADAF). For more details, you can see the following link Human Resources Development Fund - HADAF (hrdf.org.sa).
The Human Resources Development Fund (HADAF) provides reimbursement for the costs of certificate fees in accordance with the requirements and regulations of the Human Resources Development Fund - HADAF.
