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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.
When I decided to leave education and seek a corporate ID role, reading content by people in the field confirmed that I was on the right path. I hope to pay it forward and provide some insight into the job change process for others by documenting my experiences.
Blog Categories
- Agile 3
- Books 2
- Career Development 37
- Corporate Jobs 17
- Credentialing 1
- Customer Education 7
- DEI 11
- Digital Accessibility 2
- Instructional Design 42
- Job Applications 12
- LMS 1
- Leadership 3
- Learning Technologies 5
- Learning and Development 6
- Performance Consulting 2
- Personal Finance 6
- Project Management 17
- Remote Work 15
- Technical Training 18
- Transitioning Teachers 31
- Video-Based Learning 2
- Visual Design 2
- eLearning Development 20
- xAPI 1
Agile Ceremonies in L&D
What agile ceremonies should your instructional design team perform?
Vendor Demos
Over the last few months, my team has been exploring AI vendors. I sat through a series of demos and have some observations about what worked and what didn’t.
Savvy Start Agenda
When you begin an instructional design project, kick off the work with a Savvy Start.
ID Scrum Master
I took over as Scrum Master back in November of 2024. It’s a good fit for my skillset with the PMP.
The PMP’s Relevance to L&D
The PMP is particularly useful for senior IDs and learning program managers.
Digital Credentials Leadership
What skills do you need to launch a digital credentialing program at a tech company?
My Advice for Passing the PMP Exam
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.
Translating Teaching Experience to a PMP Application
My PMP exam application was accepted recently, so I want to share how I framed my past professional experience in K12 education to project management concepts.
Data Dashboards for Instructional Designers
What data can be harnessed for instructional design performance optimization?
Ambiguity in DevOps Technical Training
What’s the most valuable skill when developing technical training in a DevOps environment? The ability to embrace ambiguity.