This study identified 30 core competencies with four domains including the foundation knowledge and skills, planning and analysis, design and development, implementation and management in order to prepare the Korea’s e-Learning designers for adapting web 2.0 paradigm and technology. This study also put emphasis on supporting learners to share knowledge and encouraging learners to participate in learning process which would be critical for e-Learning designers in web 2.0
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The results of the study indicated that the significant gap between the levels of perceived readiness and importance of e-Learning designers’ competencies, especially in the area of needs assessment, evaluation design, and encouraging collaborative knowledge, etc. In order to prepare the highly qualified and competent e-Learning designers in web 2.0 environment, well organized training programs and electronic performance support system could be good alternatives.