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Thoughts on instructional design, tech enablement, and building better learning cultures.

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.

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Internal Referrals to Land Interviews

I earned 3 of my 5 jobs with a referral or nudge from someone on the inside.

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A Tough Job Market for Transitioning Teachers

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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Real World Memorization Tips

The gay Olympics happens every 4 years, and I was lucky enough to attend last week in Minneapolis.

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Elements of Enablement

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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Rapid Content Development

Here are the ways I was able to deliver an entire learning pathway in less than a month:

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How to Craft a Software Simulation in Storyline

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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Education Background: Still Helpful

June 4, 2021 was my final day as a teacher before I spent the summer transitioning to instructional design,

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Market Learning Experiences

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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Career Changer Rollovers

One effect of job hopping or changing careers is that you could have multiple retirement accounts floating around out there.

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