Cranefield College has developed, and continues to develop, a variety of multimedia distance learning (MDL) courses, in association with Multiplin International, spearheaded by Dr Roche Steyn. Registration for Cranefield’s first two international MDL courses opened towards the end of 2007, and there are now many students who benefit from this convenient and efficient learning method. Cranefield’s particular approach to MDL allows the student to use a variety of media, with minimal set-up requirements. A student requires no more than basic Internet and email access, and the facility for DVD playback.
MDL courses are designed to give the student maximum flexibility in choosing when, where and how he or she wishes to learn. The assessment system for MDL courses also allows a student to submit examination assignments electronically within a flexible period of time.
The MDL courses available in 2012 are “Project Management: Perspective, Planning and Implementation” (MDL Short Course: 2 to 4 months), “Essential Project Management” (MDL Fast-track course: 3 weeks), “Professional English” (MDL Short Course: 2 to 4 months), “Essential Professional English” (MDL Fast-track course: 3 weeks), and “Advanced Writing Skills” (3 to 6 months or 12 to 24 months, depending on the elected option). Looking further towards the future, it is anticipated that a number of integrative continuing professional development (CPD) programmes in Law and Management, Law and Psychology, and Law and Medicine, will be launched in September 2013.
