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Falade O.

Ife, Nigeria

$5/hr
5.0
3 jobs

๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜. ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜‚๐—ฝ. ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—น๐˜† ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚'๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—Ÿ๐— ๐—ฆ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐˜€, ๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜†๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฆ๐—–๐—ข๐—ฅ๐— , ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐˜‚๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐˜‚๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐˜๐˜„๐—ผ ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—พ๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€. Your expertise deserves more than an online course people never finish. You didn't spend years mastering your craft just to upload a few videos and hope for the best. Kajabi wants one thing. Storyline wants another. Your learning platform has its own rules. And somehow a project you thought would take a weekend has quietly taken over your calendar. I've watched brilliant coaches, educators, business owners, and training teams get stuck right here, Not because they lacked expertise. But because building a great learning experience requires a completely different skill set. That's where I help. I take the ideas in your head and turn them into online courses people actually enjoy taking. Courses that feel effortless to navigate. Courses that keep learners engaged instead of counting down until the "Next" button appears. Courses that don't just look polished but help learners understand, remember, and apply what they've learned. Whether you're launching your very first course, building a corporate training program, migrating to a new platform, or creating interactive eLearning, I make the entire process feel simpler than you imagined. Because the goal isn't to build another online course, The goal is to create an experience people finish, recommend, and come back to. That's why every project starts with one simple question. "What should your learners experience?" The answer shapes everything. The structure. The interactions. The assessments. The learner journey. Even the smallest design decisions. Because every click should have a purpose, Every lesson should move learners forward, And every module should make progress feel natural. Here's what I can help you build: โœ” Kajabi Setup & Customization โœ” LearnWorlds Development โœ” Thinkific & Teachable Setup โœ” Articulate Storyline 360 Development โœ” Rise 360 Course Creation โœ” Interactive eLearning Design โœ” SCORM & xAPI Packaging โœ” LMS Setup & Optimization โœ” Course Migration โœ” Membership Websites โœ” Landing Pages โœ” Sales Funnels โœ” Learning Paths โœ” Assessments & Quizzes โœ” Certificates โœ” Email Automation โœ” AI-Powered Course Creation โœ” Employee Onboarding โœ” Corporate Training โœ” Compliance Training โœ” SOP Documentation โœ” Knowledge Base Development Along the way, you'll never have to wonder what's happening with your project. I believe great communication is just as important as great design. You'll always know what we're building, why we're building it, and what comes next. No unnecessary complexity. No confusing technical jargon. No disappearing halfway through a project. Just thoughtful collaboration, honest recommendations, and solutions built to grow with your business. I work with platforms including Kajabi, LearnWorlds, Thinkific, Teachable, Moodle, Canvas LMS, LearnDash, Articulate Storyline 360, Rise 360, Adobe Captivate, Canva, Vyond, Synthesia, ChatGPT, SCORM, and xAPI. If your course already exists but isn't getting the engagement you hoped for, let's improve it. If it's still just an idea in your notebook, let's bring it to life. And if you're somewhere in between, wondering where to start, send me a message. I'd love to hear what you're building, understand where you're stuck, and explore how we can create a learning experience your audience will genuinely enjoy from the first lesson to the last.

  • Elearning
  • Elearning Design
  • Elearning Video
  • Kajabi
  • Articulate
  • Gamification
  • Instructional Design
  • Articulate Storyline
  • Course Creation
  • Rustici Software SCORM Cloud
  • Synthesia
  • Elearning LMS Consulting
  • Training Online LMS
  • AI Video Generation
  • Content Writing
  • AI Content Writing
  • Curriculum Design
  • Kartra
  • Teachable
  • Landing Page
Arvinder K.

Mohali, India

$18/hr
4.7
291 jobs

Hi! Iโ€™m Arvin โ€” an experienced Instructional Designer and eLearning Developer with over 8+ years of expertise crafting engaging, interactive, and learner-focused digital learning solutions. Iโ€™ve had opportunities to work with both small & large companies to build high-impact training experiences that drive real results. My mission? To make learning effective, engaging, and accessible whether it is for corporate teams, students, training companies, online course communities etc. โœ… What I Bring to the Table ๐Ÿ”น Instructional Design Mastery From curriculum design to microlearning, I apply adult learning principles (Andragogy), scenario-based learning (SBL), and gamification strategies to create impactful, retention-driven content. ๐Ÿ”น eLearning Development Expertise Proficient in industry-standard tools to bring your courses to life: โœ… Articulate Storyline 360, Articulate Rise, and Absorb LMS โœ… Adobe Captivate โœ… Lectora Inspire โœ… Vyond (Animated Learning Videos) โœ… Synthesia, HeyGen, Veed (AI Video Creation) โœ… Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects โœ… Filmora, Camtasia, CapCut (Video Editing & Screen Recording) ๐Ÿ”น LMS & Course Setup I can structure and launch your course from scratch โ€” managing everything from lesson flow to enrollment systems: โœ… LMS setup (Moodle, LearnDash, Thinkific, LearnPress, LearnWorld) โœ… SCORM/xAPI packaging โœ… Assessments, simulations & scenario-based quizzes โœ… Gamified learning & student engagement strategies โœ… Payment gateway setup & user funnel optimization ๐Ÿ”น Marketing & Funnel Optimization Beyond course development, I support client success through: โœ…Landing page design โœ… Course niche research โœ… Funnel creation for higher student conversion ๐Ÿ’ผ Services I Offer โœ” Complete Curriculum Planning & Storyboarding โœ” Instructional Content Writing & Objective Mapping โœ” Interactive eLearning Development โœ” AI-Powered Video Course Creation โœ” SCORM/xAPI Compliance for LMS Integration โœ” Quizzes, Simulations, and Interactive Assessments โœ” Sales Funnel & Landing Page Integration โœ” Community Engagement Strategy for Course Platforms โœ” VO Implementation โœ” MultiLingual eCourse design ๐Ÿ’ฐ Rates: I typically charge $15โ€“$20 per hour, based on your project needs and deadlines. Want the whole course done from start to finish? Iโ€™ve got fixed-price packages for that too! Letโ€™s collaborate to create learning experiences that donโ€™t just inform โ€” they inspire, engage, and deliver results. ๐Ÿ“ฌ Message me today to see how I can bring your course vision to life!

  • Instructional Design
  • Articulate Storyline
  • Adobe Captivate
  • Articulate Rise
  • Camtasia
  • Voice-Over
  • Storyboarding
  • Whiteboard Video
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Synthesia
  • Presentation Design
  • Canva
  • Wondershare Filmora
  • Video Production
Andrea A.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

$30/hr
5.0
36 jobs

โœจ E-learning Developer & Creative Strategist | AI-Enhanced Learning Solutions With a commitment to delivering results and over 5 years of experience, I specialize in developing e-learning content thatโ€™s not only educational, visually compelling, and deeply engaging. I am a self-driven problem solver, equipped to transform ideas into impactful learning experiences. ๐ŸŒŸ Key Strengths: ๐ŸŽฏ Goal-oriented and proactive mindset. ๐Ÿค Skilled in collaboration, with a natural ability to take the lead on projects. ๐Ÿ“š Expertise in crafting engaging, interactive learning modules using AI and cutting-edge tools. ๐Ÿ“ˆ Passionate about the intersection of e-learning, marketing, and instructional design, I blend technical skills with strategic insights to create resonant content. With AI tools at my disposal, I bring advanced interactivity, personalization, and engagement to every project. If youโ€™re looking for a partner who can elevate your online courses with innovative solutions, ๐Ÿ“ฉ letโ€™s connect and make your vision a reality!

  • Elearning
  • Articulate Storyline
  • Marketing Management
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Articulate Rise
  • Learning Management System
  • Instructional Design
  • Elearning Video
  • Elearning Design
  • Elearning Multimedia
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • AI Content Creation
  • AI Text-to-Speech
  • Figma
Jo Ann W.

Seville, Ohio

$75/hr
4.9
432 jobs

๐—จ.๐—ฆ.-๐—•๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฑ | ๐—จ๐—ฝ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฃ๐—น๐˜‚๐˜€ | ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐Ÿฏ% | ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฌ+ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜€ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ | $๐Ÿญ๐— + ๐—˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฑ Need to transform outdated training, PowerPoint decks, PDFs, SOPs, videos, or complex information into engaging learning experiences employees can understand, remember, and apply? Or build a new course or training program from scratch but arenโ€™t sure where to start? I help turn content, ideas, and expertise into effective learning solutions that improve performance and deliver results. I am a Learning Experience Designer, Instructional Designer, and eLearning Developer with 18+ years of experience specializing in learning solutions and 25+ years of combined training, technology, AI, and business experience. My clients typically come to me when they need more than someone who can simply โ€œbuild slides.โ€ They need a strategic learning partner who understands instructional design, learner experience, business goals, technology, and how to create training that improves performance. Successful learning projects require more than design skillsโ€”they require communication, organization, accountability, and a partner who knows how to move a project from concept to completion. Clients value knowing their project is moving in the right directionโ€”with a structured process, proactive communication, strategic recommendations, and reliable execution from start to finish. Whether you need a complete end-to-end learning solution or support for your existing team, I can help move your project from idea to implementation. ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—˜๐—— ๐—•๐—ฌ Iโ€™ve supported learning initiatives for many well-known companies including: AbbVie โ€ข BNSF Railway โ€ข Cleveland Clinic โ€ข ExxonMobil โ€ข FedEx โ€ข Fifth Third Bank โ€ข Healthfirst โ€ข Nationwide โ€ข PNC Bank โ€ข State Farm โ€ข Supreme Court of Ohio โ€ข Tesla โ€ข Teva Pharmaceuticals โ€ข UCLA โ€ข USC โ€ข Verizon ๐—–๐—ข๐— ๐— ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—–๐—›๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—ก๐—š๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐—œ ๐—›๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—ฃ ๐—ฆ๐—ข๐—Ÿ๐—ฉ๐—˜ โœ” Converting PowerPoint, PDFs, SOPs, and SME knowledge into engaging eLearning โœ” Building new training programs from concept through completion โœ” Modernizing outdated courses with improved design, interactions, video, and AI tools โœ” Transforming complex information into clear, effective learning experiences โœ” Creating onboarding programs that improve consistency and reduce ramp-up time โœ” Designing compliance training that improves engagement and retention โœ” Converting ILT into online, blended, or self-paced learning programs โœ” Developing scalable learning programs for growing organizations โœ” Improving courses to increase learner engagement and measurable results โœ” Getting stalled or struggling training projects back on track with clear communication, strategy, and execution โœ” Creating accessible learning aligned with Section 508/WCAG standards Donโ€™t see your specific training challenge listed? Just ask. With 18+ years as an instructional design and eLearning consultant, I have likely helped another organization solve a similar challenge. ๐—œ๐—ก๐——๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—˜๐—ก๐—–๐—˜ I have partnered with many companies in the enterprise, healthcare, life sciences, financial services, insurance, manufacturing, transportation, higher education, nonprofit, and government sectorsโ€”including highly regulated and compliance-driven environments. ๐—›๐—ข๐—ช ๐—œ ๐—ช๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ž Every engagement begins with a complimentary 30-minute discovery call where we discuss your goals, audience, challenges, timeline, budget, and desired outcomes. I work exclusively through Upwork and offer flexible options including hourly consulting, fixed-price projects, milestone-based contracts, retainers, short-term support, and long-term partnerships. To maintain exceptional quality, communication, and project focus, I intentionally manage my availability to ensure every client receives the attention their project deserves. If you are ready to move forward, reach out so we can discuss availability, timelines, and the best approach for your project. ๐—˜๐—ก๐—š๐—”๐—š๐—˜๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง ๐—ข๐—ฃ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก๐—ฆ Every project is unique. I offer flexible engagement options based on your goals, timeline, complexity, and level of support needed. Whether you need targeted development assistance, strategic consulting, or a complete learning solution, we can determine the best approach during our discovery conversation. ๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ก๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ฆ๐—ข๐—Ÿ๐—จ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก๐—ฆ & ๐—ง๐—˜๐—–๐—›๐—ก๐—ข๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—š๐—ฌ โ€ข ๐—”๐—œ: ChatGPT โ€ข Claude โ€ข Gemini โ€ข Microsoft Copilot โ€ข ๐—”๐—œ ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ผ & ๐—ฉ๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ: HeyGen โ€ข Synthesia (Enterprise) โ€ข Vyond (Agency) โ€ข ElevenLabs โ€ข WellSaid Labs โ€ข ๐—ฒ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: Articulate 360 โ€ข Storyline 360 โ€ข Rise 360 โ€ข Adobe Captivate โ€ข Camtasia โ€ข H5P โ€ข SCORM โ€ข xAPI โ€ข ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ป: Adobe Creative Cloud โ€ข Photoshop โ€ข Illustrator โ€ข Canva โ€ข Envato โ€ข ๐—Ÿ๐— ๐—ฆ: Absorb LMS โ€ข Cornerstone โ€ข LearnWorlds โ€ข TalentLMS โ€ข Thinkific โ€ข Tovuti โ€ข And More! ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ? Message me through Upwork to discuss your project, ask questions, or schedule a complimentary introductory call.

  • Elearning
  • Instructional Design
  • Video Editing
  • Articulate Storyline
  • Elearning Design
  • Articulate Rise
  • Curriculum Development
  • Elearning LMS Consulting
  • Explainer Video
  • Video Post-Editing
  • AI-Generated Video
  • Curriculum Design
  • AI Content Creation
  • Synthesia
  • AI Video Generation
  • Online Instruction
  • Course
  • Generative AI
  • Generative AI Prompt
Oleksandr P.

Uzhhorod, Ukraine

$30/hr
5.0
18 jobs

I help coaches, educators, and businesses set up and configure online learning platforms that are ready to launch. I provide full LMS configuration for Thinkific, LearnWorlds, Canvas and Teachable, including course structure, branding, user settings, lesson setup, navigation, certificates, payments, and student experience optimisation. My goal is to make your platform clean, professional, and easy to manage so you can focus on delivering content while your LMS runs smoothly. Whether you need a new course platform built from scratch or an existing setup improved, I can help you create a reliable learning environment that fits your goals. I can promptly support: โœ… LMS setup and optimisation (Canvas, Thinkific, Teachable, LearnWorlds): * Course and lesson structure. * Branding and customisation. * Payment and enrollment settings. * Student journey and UX improvements. * Content migration and platform organisation. * Technical support for Thinkific, LearnWorlds, and Teachable. โœ… Instructional design and curriculum development for online and blended learning โœ… Custom AI-powered chatbots and agents โœ… Gamification strategies for learner motivation and retention โœ… Programme management and stakeholder coordination across multiple sectors Iโ€™ve successfully delivered 30+ digital learning products for NGOs, startups, universities and B2B/B2C clients, reaching 500,000+ learners. My approach combines strong project management skills with deep pedagogical knowledge to create engaging, learner-centred experiences that drive real outcomes. Letโ€™s develop engaging learning products together!

  • Product Development
  • Course
  • Training Online LMS
  • Educational Technology
  • Learning Management System
  • Education
  • Distance Education
  • Elearning
  • Gamification
  • Project Management
  • Video Editing
  • Thinkific
  • Teachable
  • Canvas
  • Articulate
Tania D.

Hermitage, Missouri

$125/hr
5.0
159 jobs

Need engaging, scalable eLearning digital media built faster and smarter using AI-powered tools without sacrificing instructional quality or learner experience? I help organizations, educators, and businesses turn complex content into high-impact eLearning courses, training videos, and interactive media using a blend of instructional design expertise and AI-enhanced production workflows. My focus is always on clarity, engagement, accessibility, and real-world usability - not hype. What I Help You Achieve Faster course development using AI-assisted content and media generation Professional, polished SCORM-compliant courses ready for any LMS Engaging multimedia learning experiences that actually hold attention Clear, structured instruction aligned to learning objectives and outcomes Core Services AI-Enhanced Instructional Design (storyboarding, objectives, assessments) eLearning Development (Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, SCORM/xAPI) AI-Generated Media for Training (visuals, video, audio, interactive assets) LMS-Ready Course Builds (compliance, onboarding, professional training) Video-Based Learning Content (voice-over scripts, visuals, microlearning) Content Conversion (PowerPoint, PDFs, live training โ†’ eLearning modules) Tools & Technologies Articulate Storyline & Rise, LMS platforms, AI content generation tools, AI image and video creation, multimedia editing tools, accessibility-focused design practices, and rapid eLearning development workflows. Why Clients Choose Me I understand how people learn, not just how tools work I use AI to enhance efficiency, not replace instructional judgment I deliver clean, organized, professional learning assetsโ€”ready to deploy I communicate clearly and keep projects moving without hand-holding If youโ€™re looking for an AI-savvy instructional designer who can build modern eLearning digital media that works in the real worldโ€”not just in theoryโ€”Iโ€™d love to help. ๐Ÿ’ก Why Should YOU Choose Me? With a Masterโ€™s in Education, a background in Chemistry & Biology, and 20+ years of teaching & curriculum development, I merge technical expertise with instructional best practices to create courses that maximize learner engagement and retention. Ready to elevate your training programs? Let's build something extraordinary! ๐Ÿš€ ๐Ÿ“ฉ Message me to discuss your project today!

  • Whiteboard Video
  • Camtasia
  • Articulate Storyline
  • Elearning
  • Educational
  • Canva
  • TalentLMS
  • Video Editing
  • Video Design
  • ElevenLabs
  • AI Instruction
  • AI Content Creation
  • AI-Generated Audio
  • AI Video Generation
  • AI Image Generator

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