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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 38
- Corporate Jobs 17
- Credentialing 1
- Customer Education 7
- DEI 11
- Digital Accessibility 2
- Instructional Design 42
- Job Applications 13
- LMS 1
- Leadership 3
- Learning Science 1
- Learning Technologies 5
- Learning and Development 6
- Partner Enablement 1
- 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
Customer Education WIIFM
As someone working in Customer Education, let me tell you, WIIFM (What's In It For Me) is always top of mind! WIIFM emphasizes the benefits of enrolling in a customer education course.
Training as a Product
Working in Customer Education, my learning solutions generate revenue. We sell training to our clients.
Alt Text and Image Descriptions
Join me on my accessibility learning journey! One area where I knew I can do better is alt text and image descriptions.
ID Standardized Processes
Efficiency and consistency come from clearly established processes. Two processes that your L&D team should clearly define are…
Global Perspectives in Learning
I studied learning theory under Dr. Kirkwood-Tucker at FSU in a social science education Master’s degree program. Her approach spoke to me because she was the author of the book ‘Visions of Global Education’ decades before anti-bias curriculum became a thing.
Internal vs. External Training
When I worked as an instructional designer in finance, I created training programs for an internal audience of employees…I am now a member of the Customer Education team.
Product Documentation and Technical Training
Do you use product documentation when designing technical training? It can make your job A LOT easier.
The Particulars of Technical Training
At some point in your instructional design career, you may have the opportunity to develop technical training. Technical training aims to develop skills with a particular digital tool.
The Road to L&D Conference
Last week I had the privilege of speaking at the TLDC Conference “The Road to L&D.” My session was called “Preparing for a Smooth Transition (While Still in the Classroom).”
The Move from Mac to PC
After being a 15+ year Mac user, I made the switch to a PC in the summer of 2021. Some of the biggest adjustments from Mac to PC included…