🎓 Learning & Development Strategist | eLearning Designer | Healthcare & Public Sector Specialist
With a strong foundation in instructional design and two master's degrees—one in organizational development and another in workplace learning—I bring over a decade of experience designing impactful learning programs that drive real-world outcomes.
I specialize in:
🔹 Strategic L&D consulting and curriculum development
🔹 Asynchronous and blended learning experiences
🔹 Articulate Storyline, Adobe Creative Suite, Canvas LMS
🔹 Continuing medical education (CME), public health, and cross-sector learning initiatives
My work has helped healthcare systems, universities, and government agencies close knowledge gaps, improve performance, and navigate complex organizational change through learning.
If you're looking for a collaborative partner who can transform subject matter expertise into engaging, accessible, and evidence-based learning—let’s connect!
Articulate Storyline
Instructional Design
Elearning
Elearning Design
Learning Theory
Learning Management System
Management Consulting
Organizational Behavior
Communications
Change Management
Change Communication
Elearning Multimedia
Adobe Creative Suite
Speech Writing
Copywriting
Mariane M.
Bakersfield, California
$75/hr
5.0
8 jobs
I've spent more than twelve years taking complicated subject matter and turning it into training people can actually use. Sometimes that means starting with a pile of SME notes and building the curriculum from the ground up. Sometimes it's rebuilding an existing course, developing interactive Storyline training, or researching content that has to stand up to regulatory or compliance review.
My work spans healthcare, legal education, real estate licensing, construction safety, workforce development, onboarding, and other specialized industries. I am particularly strong when the content is complex, unfamiliar, or regulated and someone needs to be able to trust the finished product.
I partner closely with subject matter experts and quickly learn unfamiliar industries. My current work includes collaborating with a Harvard-educated attorney and law professor on advanced legal education, translating sophisticated legal concepts and source material into structured learning without losing the nuance of the subject matter. That ability to work alongside experts and make complex knowledge teachable has been central to my work across industries.
Much of my work involves content where accuracy matters, including training that must hold up under regulatory review.
If a regulation is cited in a lesson, I verify it against the actual statute or administrative code. I don't assume existing content is correct. I cross-reference, confirm, and flag discrepancies before they become compliance issues later.
I recently completed a state licensing curriculum update involving 275 learning objectives across 18 modules for a 90-hour Arizona real estate course. I verified statutory citations, collaborated with SMEs, managed regulatory content, and delivered more than 1,000 validated assessment questions on schedule.
I hold a Master's in Instructional Design and Technology and am Top Rated Plus with 100% Job Success on Upwork. I manage the full lifecycle of a project, from needs analysis and SME collaboration through learning objectives, content development, Storyline and Rise 360 builds, SCORM packaging, and LMS integration.
I use AI tools including Claude, ChatGPT, and Grok throughout my workflow for research, analysis, ideation, drafting, and problem solving. They help me work faster and explore problems from different angles, but they do not replace professional judgment or source verification. When accuracy matters, learner-facing claims are checked against authoritative sources before I deliver the work.
Beyond regulated training, I build healthcare onboarding, internal software training, and corporate learning programs that require clear structure and accurate content. I develop in Articulate Storyline, Rise 360, Camtasia, and Vyond. I build SCORM-compliant packages and integrate cleanly into LMS platforms.
If your project requires thoughtful instructional design, careful research, and dependable execution, I'd be happy to scope it and provide a detailed quote within 24 hours.
A note on my workflow: I use AI tools, including Claude, ChatGPT, and Grok as part of my professional process. I personally review all final work, verify content against authoritative sources when accuracy matters, and make the final judgment on every deliverable. I take full professional responsibility for the accuracy and quality of the work I deliver.
Articulate Storyline
Instructional Design
Curriculum Development
Training & Development
Elearning Design
Course Creation
Training Design
Needs Assessment
Employee Onboarding
Learning Management System
Test Development
Curriculum Mapping
Regulatory Compliance
Articulate Rise
Storyboard
Microlearning
Vyond
Curriculum Design
Content Writing
Jo Ann W.
Seville, Ohio
$65/hr
4.9
436 jobs
Expert Instructional Designer | eLearning Developer | Learning Consultant | Online Learning Specialist | Articulate 360 | Camtasia | Synthesia | Vyond | Vetted by Upwork as a Top Rated Plus Professional - Top 3% Worldwide | 18+ Years Experience on Upwork | U.S.-Based
I design learning that improves performance — for startups, enterprise organizations, and everything in between.
Clients hire me when they need more than someone who can simply build a course. They need an experienced Learning & Development partner who can identify the problem, recommend the right solution, and take the project from concept through completion.
I bring extensive experience across healthcare, life sciences, financial services, insurance, manufacturing, transportation, government, and highly regulated environments.
If you need someone who can step in, solve the problem, and get the work done, let's talk.
𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗠𝗘 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗬...
✔️ Need a course designed, redesigned, or built quickly without sacrificing quality
✔️ Have PowerPoints, SOPs, SME knowledge, or existing content that needs to become engaging training
✔️ Need to modernize, convert, or move instructor-led training online
✔️ Have multiple courses, a backlog, or a tight launch deadline and need extra development capacity
✔️ Have a stalled project and need an experienced expert to get it back on track
✔️ Know they need training but aren’t sure where to start or what to build
✔️ Need a course, curriculum, learning path, or complete training program designed and developed
✔️ Need to scale training with a consistent, repeatable approach
✔️ Want one experienced L&D expert to manage the project from strategy through launch — instead of multiple freelancers
✔️ Need help with an LMS, SCORM/xAPI, accessibility, multimedia, or AI-enabled development
𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗬
AbbVie • BNSF Railway • Cleveland Clinic • ExxonMobil • FedEx • Fifth Third Bank • Healthfirst • Nationwide • PNC Bank • State Farm • Supreme Court of Ohio • Tesla • Teva Pharmaceuticals • UCLA • USC • Verizon • And More
𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 & 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗬
• Training needs analysis and learning strategy
• Curriculum, learning path, and training program architecture
• Course design, storyboarding, and content organization
• Learning objectives, assessments, scenarios, and activities
• Onboarding, compliance, technical, systems, and performance-based training
• Course audits, instructional reviews, and QA
𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧
• Articulate Storyline 360 & Rise 360 development
• PowerPoint, PDF, SOP, SME content, and existing material conversion
• Instructor-led training (ILT) to self-paced eLearning conversion
• Application, software, and systems training
• Course redesign, modernization, and project rescue
• Rapid course development for high-volume and tight-deadline projects
• Section 508/WCAG accessibility remediation
𝗔𝗜, 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢 & 𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔
• AI video, avatar, and voice production
• Vyond animation and explainer videos
• Camtasia video editing and production
• Synthesia, HeyGen, Vyond, Artlist & other AI/media tools
• AI-assisted course development, scripting, and scenario creation
• Graphics, audio, video, animation, and multimedia integration
𝗟𝗠𝗦 & 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗬
• Course publishing, testing, deployment, and LMS uploads
• SCORM 1.2/2004, xAPI, AICC & cmi5 packaging
• SCORM/xAPI course and LMS troubleshooting
𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚
• eLearning localization and multilingual course development
• Content translation and localization workflows
• Multilingual AI narration and video
• Localized graphics, captions, and on-screen content
• Multi-language SCORM/xAPI course packages
𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦
Articulate Storyline & Rise 360 • Adobe Captivate • Camtasia • Synthesia • Vyond • HeyGen • ElevenLabs • Adobe Creative Cloud • Artlist • ChatGPT • Claude • Absorb • Cornerstone • LearnWorlds • TalentLMS • Thinkific • Reach 360 • WordPress • And More!
𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗪𝗘'𝗟𝗟 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥
I use a structured, repeatable process designed to keep projects moving efficiently and minimize unnecessary back-and-forth. Engagements are available on an hourly, fixed-price, milestone-based, or retainer basis, depending on the project. Hourly engagements typically range from $45-$85/hr. with $65/hr. being the average, depending on scope, complexity, volume, and turnaround time. Projects are scheduled in the order they are awarded, so contact me early if you have a specific deadline or would like to secure a spot on my upcoming schedule.
𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧?
Send me a brief description of your project, what you already have, and what you're trying to accomplish. I'll review it and let you know how I can help.
Articulate Storyline
Elearning
Instructional Design
Video Editing
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
Mena K.
Roseville, California
$55/hr
5.0
3 jobs
Senior Instructional Designer & Video Developer
eLearning | How-to-Videos | Synthesia and Vyond Videos | AI/3D Content | Onboarding | SCORM | Articulate Storyline/Rise | PowerPoint conversions
I design engaging, audit‑ready, and performance‑driven learning solutions that help organizations train smarter, operate safer, and scale with confidence. With over 18 years of experience as a Senior Instructional Designer and Social Learning Designer, I have built end‑to‑end training programs for Fortune 500 companies, federal agencies, financial and banking, healthcare systems, restaurants, retail, oil and gas, manufacturing environments, and high‑growth tech teams.
My work blends instructional strategy, multimedia design, and modern learning science to deliver training that is clear, intuitive, and built for real‑world performance. I am U.S.–based.
Core Specializations
Instructional Design & Learning Strategy
• Agile instructional design (ADDIE, SAM, 5 Moments of Need)
• Curriculum design for compliance, technical, safety, and soft‑skills training
• SME collaboration and content extraction
• SCORM/xAPI development and LMS optimization
eLearning Development (Expert Level)
• Articulate Storyline
• Articulate Rise
• Camtasia, Vyond, Snagit, Canva, Synthesia
• AI‑powered content creation and 3D learning assets
Instructor-Led and Hybrid Training
• Facilitator guides
• Participant guides
• Train‑the‑Trainer materials
• Bootcamp programs
• New‑hire onboarding and role‑based training
• Leadership and soft‑skills workshops
Microlearning and Multimedia
• Microlearning videos using Vyond, Synthesia
• System walkthroughs and how‑to videos
• SOPs, job aids, and quick‑reference guides
• Animated explainers
• Professional, branded PowerPoint presentations
Video, AI, and 3D Content
I create high‑impact visual learning using AI‑generated content, 3D models, screen recordings, narrated walkthroughs, and scenario‑based video training.
If you’re looking for a senior‑level instructional designer who can transform complex training needs into engaging, compliant, and beautifully designed learning, I’d love to collaborate. Let’s build something exceptional together.
Articulate Storyline
Elearning
Instructional Design
Curriculum Development
Training & Development
Articulate Rise
Camtasia
Adobe Captivate
Vyond
Synthesia
Adobe Premiere Pro
Documentation
Quiz Writing
Video Design
Microlearning
Elaine F.
New York, New York
$55/hr
4.8
5 jobs
...WordPress Website Design, WordPress Developer, Elementor Expert, WooCommerce Developer, WordPress Customization, Responsive Web Design, Landing Page Design, E-commerce Website Development, Instructional Designer, Learning Experience Designer (LXD), eLearning Developer, LMS Specialist…
Hi, I'm Elaine Plourde, an Instructional Designer, eLearning Developer, LMS Specialist, and WordPress Expert with 20+ years of experience building powerful learning ecosystems, digital training solutions, LMS platforms, and high-performance websites for businesses, educators, coaches, and organizations.
I help clients turn complex ideas into engaging online learning experiences and high-converting digital solutions by combining Instructional Design, eLearning development, LMS architecture, and modern WordPress development. My focus is on creating structured, results-driven learning systems that improve learner engagement, knowledge retention, user experience, and business performance.
I also build AI-powered learning solutions, scalable training programs, and modern digital learning environments using industry-leading tools and technologies .
🎯 Core Expertise
📘 Instructional Design & Learning Experience Design (LXD)
✔Instructional Design & Learning Strategy Development
✔Curriculum Design & Course Architecture Mapping
✔Online Course Design & Development
✔Corporate Training & Employee Onboarding Programs
✔Leadership, Compliance & Professional Training
✔Scenario-Based & Interactive Learning Design
✔Assessment Design, Quizzes & Storyboarding
✔SCORM & xAPI-Compliant Learning Development
✔Learning Path & Content Development
🏫 LMS Development & Integration
• Moodle LMS Setup, Configuration & Administration
• Absorb LMS Development
• LMS Migration & System Integration
• Course Structure & Learning Path Design
• Certification & Membership Site Development
• LMS Consulting & Optimization
• User Enrollment, Reporting & Automation
💻 eLearning Development
⭐Articulate Storyline 360 & Rise 360 Development
⭐Adobe Captivate Interactive Modules
⭐H5P Interactive Learning Content
⭐SCORM-Compliant Course Development
⭐Video-Based Learning & Multimedia Content
⭐Camtasia & Vyond Training Content
⭐AI-Enhanced Learning Experiences
⭐Interactive Quizzes & Assessments
🌐 WordPress Development & Digital Solutions
✓ WordPress Website Design & Development
✓ Elementor Pro & WooCommerce Development
✓ Landing Pages & Funnel Design
✓ Membership & Learning Portal Development
✓ Website Redesign & Performance Optimization
✓ SEO-Friendly & Mobile-Responsive Websites
✓ Custom WordPress Development & API Integration
✓ Conversion-Focused Web Design
🛠 Tools & Technologies
Articulate Storyline 360, Rise 360, Adobe Captivate, H5P, Moodle, Absorb LMS, WordPress, Elementor Pro, WooCommerce, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, SCORM, xAPI, Figma, Canva, Camtasia, Vyond, Adobe Premiere Pro, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, AI Learning Tools, and more.
⚙️ Work Process
✔Requirement Analysis & Learning Goals Definition
✔Instructional Strategy or Website Planning
✔UX-Focused Design & Content Structuring
✔Development of eLearning Courses, LMS, or Websites
✔Testing, QA, Accessibility & Optimization
✔Feedback-Based Improvements
✔Final Launch & Ongoing Support
💡 Why Hire Me
- 20+ Years of Experience in Digital Learning & EdTech
- Strong Expertise in Instructional Design & WordPress Development
- Deep Experience in LMS Architecture & Administration
- Focus on Engagement, Performance & Scalability
- SEO-Optimized & Conversion-Focused Solutions
- Clear Communication & Structured Delivery
- End-to-End Project Management
- Reliable, Detail-Oriented & Deadline-Focused
🔑 KEYWORD
Instructional Designer, Learning Experience Designer (LXD), eLearning Developer, Curriculum Designer, Course Creator, Online Course Developer, LMS Specialist, LMS Developer, Moodle Expert, SCORM Developer, xAPI Developer, Articulate Storyline 360 Developer, Rise 360 Developer, Adobe Captivate Expert, H5P Developer, Corporate Training Developer, Training Content Developer, Educational Content Developer, Digital Learning Specialist, AI Learning Solutions, WordPress Developer, WordPress Designer, Elementor Expert, WooCommerce Developer, Web Developer, Website Designer, Responsive Web Design, Landing Page Designer, Website Optimization, SEO Website Design, Custom WordPress Development, API Integration, eLearning Development, Instructional Design, Learning Design, Curriculum Development, Instructional Content Development, Learning Strategy, Learning Path Design, Course Mapping, Storyboarding, Assessment Development, Quiz Development, Multimedia Learning, Video-Based Learning, Learning Analytics, Educational Technology, EdTech Consultant, Digital Learning Solutions, Camtasia, Vyond, SCORM, xAPI, LMS Administration. LMS, WordPress Developer, WordPress Website Design, WordPress Expert, WordPress Designer, Elementor Expert, WooCommerce Developer, WordPress Customization, Website Design, Website Development.
Articulate Storyline
Instructional Design
Elearning
Learning Management System
Articulate Rise
Adobe Captivate
Curriculum Development
Course Creation
Elearning Design
Storyboarding
Moodle
LearnDash
WordPress Development
WooCommerce
Elementor
Online Instruction
Content Writing
Training & Development
WordPress Website Design
Google Search Console
Teresa D.
Chico, California
$60/hr
5.0
51 jobs
As an educator, I developed learning assets and experiences for my students and organization. As your instructional designer, I will use my expertise to create high-quality instructional tools tailored to your unique needs that deliver on your goals.
* I am adept at several kinds of presentation and production software including TechSmith Camtasia and Audiate, Articulate Rise 360, Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Suite.
* I am comfortable working independently on large or small multi-faceted projects, or as part of a team.
Articulate Storyline
Camtasia
Articulate Rise
Scriptwriting
Education
Writing
Learning Management System
Elearning Design
PPTX
Content Writing
Training Materials
Canva
Elearning Video
Elearning
AI Content Creation
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