This is a blog for anyone looking to transition to corporate Learning & Development. Posts include tips for a successful job search, explanations of basic instructional design concepts, and stories from my own career pivot.
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I passed the PMP exam on the first try recently, scoring Above Target in all three domains, and want to share my tips for success in case you are considering the certification.
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I earned 3 of my 5 jobs with a referral or nudge from someone on the inside.
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I know quite a few people in real life who returned to the classroom after a stint in the corporate world.
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The gay Olympics happens every 4 years, and I was lucky enough to attend last week in Minneapolis.
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Although my focus at CSG is primarily customer education, I’ve done some internal enablement work recently and wanted to explore a few key differences.
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Here are the ways I was able to deliver an entire learning pathway in less than a month:
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Wondering how to make software simulations? Working as an instructional designer at a tech company, I make guided practices in Storyline frequently.
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June 4, 2021 was my final day as a teacher before I spent the summer transitioning to instructional design,
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Publishing a course is NOT the last step in an instructional design project. You need to promote it and get learners excited!
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One effect of job hopping or changing careers is that you could have multiple retirement accounts floating around out there.
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