Hire the Best Instructional Designers
in South Africa

Instructional designer with 9+ years creating learning programs that prioritize skill application over information delivery. I specialize in transforming complex content into practical training across healthcare, corporate compliance, and technical domains. Available for course development, curriculum strategy, content transformation, accessibility remediation, and project recovery. Contact me for a free 30min consult! What I deliver: - Scenario-based learning that prepares learners for real decisions, not just assessments - Complete program design from needs analysis through delivery and iteration - Content that works within your constraints - tight timelines, limited budgets, challenging SMEs - Accessibility-compliant courses (WCAG 2.2 AA) across platforms - AI-based content development - scalable while maintaining high-quality Recent work: - Fortune 500 compliance training (16+ scenario activities, distributed team coordination) - University masters programs in pharmacology and clinical evaluation (became institutional standards) - AI-powered learning platform development (rapid content authoring and deployment) Tools: Articulate 360 (Rise/Storyline), Canvas, Moodle, OpenEdx, H5P, AI-assisted content development Approach: Evidence-based frameworks (Merrill's First Principles, backward design, 4C-ID) applied to your specific context - not academic theory, but practical methodology that improves outcomes. I work independently from brief to delivery, coordinate across technical and subject matter expert teams, and iterate based on learner performance data.

With 20 years of experience in content creation, an MBA, and an MSc in Psychology, I craft educational content that informs and captivates. I believe everything and anything can be made engaging! Here's how I can help you: - E-learning Development: Let me build comprehensive online courses that cater to diverse educational environments, from corporate training to children's education. - Visual Storytelling: I can work with your ideas and vision to turn them into compelling visual narratives that engage and educate. - Multimedia Content: Based on your learners' needs, I can create interactive, multimedia-rich learning experiences that resonate with your audience. - Traditional Curriculum Design: I can use your information to develop structured and effective curricula tailored to your learners' needs. - Microlearning Modules: I am your one-stop shop for designed bite-sized learning modules for quick skill acquisition and retention. Recent Success Stories: Please see Job History Tools and Technologies: Streamlit, Python Articulate 360 Suite (Storyline, Rise, Review) Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro) Vyond, Moodle, Canvas Community-based learning platforms (Circle.so, Teachable.com, Xperiencify.com) And lots more (I'm a bit of a tech head, especially innovation platforms and new ed-tech) So... let's collaborate to elevate your learning and development initiatives. I'm here to help!

I design ESL and EFL courses that learners actually finish! These courses are interactive, pedagogically grounded, and built by someone who has spent 6+ years teaching English and 5+ years as a professional instructional designer. Most instructional designers know the tools. I know the learner. For the past five years I have worked as an instructional designer at You Can Speak Ltd, building eLearning content across multiple learner types. These learner types are from young learners to adult ESL learners to corporate English communication programs. In that role I designed the full content pipeline: lesson frameworks, interactive activities, and the production standards my team followed to deliver consistent, high-quality output. The tools I used daily: Articulate Rise 360 and Genially. Alongside that, I currently hold a freelance contract with Easy Peasy English, designing interactive Genially content for their English learning platform. I am also in my third year of a Bachelor's degree in TESOL, so everything I build is grounded in current second language acquisition research, not just instinct. What I build: — SCORM-ready eLearning courses in Articulate Rise 360 — Interactive, game-style ESL/EFL lessons and activities in Genially — AI-enhanced lessons using custom-generated images, voiceover, avatar video, and background audio — Full curriculum sequences, unit plans, and lesson frameworks — Onboarding and communication training for international or ESL/EFL-facing teams — Content levelled to CEFR (A1–C2) — Teacher guides, student workbooks, and supporting resources My tools: Course authoring: Articulate Rise 360 | Genially AI image: Midjourney | DALL-E | Adobe Firefly | Canva AI | Kling AI AI video: Runway | Kling AI AI voiceover: ElevenLabs AI avatar video: HeyGen AI music & SFX: Suno | Udio Production: Google Workspace | Microsoft Office | Canva Why Rise AND Genially: I use Articulate Rise for SCORM-compatible courses that live inside an LMS these are structured, trackable eLearning that corporate clients and institutions require. I use Genially for high-engagement, visually interactive content where learner experience comes first. Having both means I recommend the right tool for your context, not just the one I happen to know. What AI means for your course: Every asset including characters, illustrations, voiceover, scenario videos, background audio can be built specifically for your learners and your brand. No stock photo compromises. No generic narrator voices. No expensive production teams. Cohesive, custom-feeling content produced efficiently. A recent client wrote: "Joshua brought his own experience and expertise as an ESL/EFL teacher and content creator into the work, which significantly improved the final result. Anyone who hires him will be making a great decision." — 5-star review, Jan 2026 I work best with: — EdTech companies building or scaling English language courses — Language schools and training centres developing digital curriculum — Businesses creating English onboarding or communication training for international teams — Entrepreneurs and coaches building ESL products or programs Based in Bangkok. Fully remote. Clear communication throughout every project. If you want interactive ESL/EFL content designed by someone who has actually built it at scale then let's talk!

I bridge the gap between complex pedagogy and high-end visual design. With over 15 years of experience across Higher Education (HET) and vocational training, I specialise in creating evidence-based learning experiences that are as visually compelling as they are educationally sound. Core Strengths Dual Expertise: I integrate Visual Communication (BTech Graphic Design) with Educational Psychology (BA Psych) to produce multi-device optimised, accessible content that actually sticks. Full ID Lifecycle: Expert in curriculum mapping, stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven improvements using Articulate 360 and Adobe Creative Suite. Regulatory Knowledge: Deep experience with QCTO-aligned vocational frameworks and HET undergraduate module development (Pearson Institute, Inscape). Key Accomplishments Master of Education (Cum Laude): Research-led approach to modern teaching methodologies and academic integrity. Academic Leadership: Proven success as a Module Leader and Honours Supervisor, overseeing the delivery of high-impact curricula. Vocational Impact: Developed interactive, online short courses for diverse fields including Mechanical Engineering and Construction Management. Education M.Ed (Higher Education) – Cum Laude BTech: Graphic Design BA: Psychological Counselling I deliver student-centred solutions that meet rigorous academic standards while maintaining a focus on modern, digital-first engagement.

I am an experienced instructional designer with 20 years of experience in designing and developing impactful curricula and programmes for employee training and development. I am skilled in: - needs analysis - creating effective and engaging instructional content - effectively facilitating training for adult learners - designing valid and reliable assessments I have a strong work ethic, produce work of a high quality and am committed to meeting deadlines.

How does a qualified scientist end up as a freelance writer and editor? The twist in my career is explained by this simple fact: I fell in love with words. Words sweep people away on journeys to discover new worlds. They forge ideas, foster relationships and found empires. In the right hands, words are infinitely powerful. As a writer, editor, science communicator and children's author, I am skilled at employing words to suit my purposes. If you have an audience that needs to hear something, I can help you bring your message to life in the following ways: • As an experienced instructional designer, I build bespoke, hands-on e-learning solutions for coaches and small businesses. • Content should be easy to digest, and this happens when developmental and line editing are done correctly. I can edit just about any topic from informal blogs to academic papers, including books. • As a science communicator, I have experience in content creation for websites, blogs, fact sheets, brochures, posters, and infographics for a wide array of topics. I've worked for government agencies, academic institutions, and other organizations worldwide. • I love creating content for children! I have years of experience writing educational articles for children's magazines, and I write and publish fiction for children. I am looking forward to new challenges and will gladly walk with you as we develop your writing project and shape it into a sharp, professional product.