What Does a Learning Designer Do?

Learning Designers are generally expected to:

Perform a learning needs analysis (LNA) or training needs analysis (TNA) to identify learning needs
Choose suitable learning strategies to address the learning needs
Design engaging and effective learning experiences
Design program evaluation strategies
Design and develop learning materials, such as facilitator guides, workbooks, PowerPoint Presentations, and program evaluation materials
Train facilitators on how to deliver the training
Implement feedback from project evaluations

On top of the above functions, Learning Designers may also perform the following:

Build eLearning, online learning, or digital courses
Author eLearning
Graphic design (e.g. design infographics)
Multimedia design
Video editing and production
Create AQF accredited training materials

What to Look for in a Learning Designer

Key skills and attributes to keep in mind when looking for a Learning Designer include:

Learner-centric focus
Creativity
Effective communication skills
Learning agility
Quality and punctuality

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What’s Another Name for a Learning Designer?

Learning Designers can also be referred to as:

Instructional Designers
Learning Developers
Education Developers
Learning Creators
Learning Strategists
Learning and Design Consultants
Training and Design Consultants
Course Designers
Course Developers
Course Creators
Instructional Design Specialists
Learning and Design Specialists
Training Design Specialists
Course Design Specialists
Training Designers
Training Creators
Training Developers

Learner Designer Qualifications

Unlike some industries, Learning Designers don’t necessarily need a qualification or license to do their job.

However, in order to develop effective learning programs, they should have a strong understanding of the key elements and theory that underpin the learning design process – including how to conduct a learning needs analysis (LNA), adult learning principles and assessment strategies.

It is expected that Learning Designers have completed an instructional design course to develop this knowledge and understanding.

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We are always looking for talented Learning Designers, Instructional Designers, and eLearning Developers to join our national team on an independent contractor or casual employee basis to provide instructional design support on specific projects.

Our projects typically vary in length from 1 to 12 weeks, so we may be able to offer flexible engagements around your other commitments and availability (including work from home, flexible days and hours).

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Our Learning Designers create visually engaging, interactive, and responsive eLearning programs.

Our typical online learning programs come with standard inclusions that encompass a wide range of interactive elements, multimedia, visual features, and quiz types.

We also offer optional inclusions to take eLearning programs to the next level.

Need a program developed fast? We can produce eLearning swiftly and economically using our rapid eLearning development approach, suitable for projects under time pressures, or with a limited budget.

Our accessible eLearning programs support Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0, making them fully accessible to screen reader users and keyboard-only users.