Sustainability Curriculum Designer Needed

Project Overview: ============== Development of a progressive sustainability learning curriculum consisting of: - 5 learning levels - 4 modules per level - 5 lessons per module - Total: 100 lessons + 100 quizzes - Average lesson duration: 3–5 minutes - Slide-based learning format (not video-based) - Gradual progression from beginner to advanced non-specialist level The curriculum must be structured, engaging, and designed for short-form learning sessions. Target Audience: ============= Corporate employees from various education and backgrounds with: - No prior sustainability knowledge required - Different roles and education levels - Limited time for learning (micro-learning format) The goal is to build sustainability literacy progressively from foundational understanding to advanced non-expert knowledge. Content Structure Requirements: ========================== The curriculum should follow a clear learning progression: - Level-based advancement (5 levels total) - Increasing complexity across levels - Logical knowledge building (not random topic listing) - Strong pedagogical structure and flow between lessons and modules Quiz / Assessment Requirements: =========================== Each lesson must include a short quiz that: - Tests understanding of concepts, not memorization - Focuses on: - Application of knowledge - Real-world interpretation - Basic critical thinking - Scenario-based understanding (when relevant) - Avoids: - Pure recall questions - Definition repetition - Memorization-based testing Content Expectations: ================== The educational material must be: - Scientifically accurate - Professionally structured - Clear and easy to understand - Concise and optimized for micro-learning - Relatable to everyday and workplace contexts - Neutral, non-political, and non-judgmental in tone - Designed for slide-based delivery Ideal Candidate Profile: =================== We are looking for someone with: Required Background: - Sustainability / Environmental Science / ESG / Climate / Policy or related field AND/OR Experience in: - Curriculum design - Instructional design - Educational content creation - Corporate training materials - E-learning development Strong advantage if you have experience designing content for non-technical audiences. Deliverables: ========== - Full curriculum structure (levels, modules, progression logic) - Lesson titles and outlines - Slide-based educational content for each lesson - Quiz/questions for each lesson - Learning progression framework Additional Note: ============= The budget field in this posting is set as a placeholder ($1000) due to platform requirements. Applicants are encouraged to propose their own pricing based on scope and experience. We are open to: - Fixed project pricing - Milestone-based payments - Or structured proposals based on scope breakdown To Apply: ======= Please include: - Relevant sustainability background - Examples of curriculum or educational work - Experience with instructional design or corporate training - Your proposed approach to structuring a 5-level learning journey - Your pricing proposal for the full scope Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a small paid sample task (1 module: 5 lessons + quiz).