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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.

McKenzie Day 10/1/24 McKenzie Day 10/1/24

Technical Training Audiences

For those of us in technical training, there are three audiences: employees, customers, and partners.

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50 Canva Designs

Canva issued me a credential this week for building my 50th design.

McKenzie Day 9/17/24 McKenzie Day 9/17/24

Long Term Upskilling for IDs

There are many ways for instructional designers to stay current with their skillsets.

McKenzie Day 9/10/24 McKenzie Day 9/10/24

The PMP’s Relevance to L&D

The PMP is particularly useful for senior IDs and learning program managers.

McKenzie Day 9/4/24 McKenzie Day 9/4/24

Maintain an ID Portfolio

Your portfolio is never done. You may go live and post it on LinkedIn but don’t get too comfortable.

McKenzie Day 8/27/24 McKenzie Day 8/27/24

Proactive or Reactive

Instructional designers must proactively seek out priorities from business partners.

McKenzie Day 8/20/24 McKenzie Day 8/20/24

Digital Credentials Leadership

What skills do you need to launch a digital credentialing program at a tech company?

McKenzie Day 8/13/24 McKenzie Day 8/13/24

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.

McKenzie Day 8/6/24 McKenzie Day 8/6/24

Internal Referrals to Land Interviews

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

McKenzie Day 7/31/24 McKenzie Day 7/31/24

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.

McKenzie Day 7/23/24 McKenzie Day 7/23/24

Real World Memorization Tips

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

McKenzie Day 7/9/24 McKenzie Day 7/9/24

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.