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JoAnn W.

Seville, Ohio

$50/hr
4.9
430 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Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ% ๐—๐—ผ๐—ฏ ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ | $๐Ÿญ๐— + ๐—˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฑ Need to create engaging online learning or transform outdated training into effective learning experiences that deliver measurable results? I'm an experienced ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ and ๐—ฒ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ specializing in Articulate Storyline 360, Rise 360, Synthesia, Vyond, AI-powered learning, onboarding, compliance, healthcare, leadership, and professional development training. I transform existing content into engaging learning experiences that improve performance, accelerate onboarding, and support business goals. With ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ+ ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ and 250+ successful Upwork projects, I partner with startups, Fortune 100/500 companies, healthcare organizations, government agencies, higher education, and nonprofits to build training solutions that learners actually complete, remember, and apply. 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” Accelerating employee onboarding and reducing time-to-productivity โœ” Building accessible learning experiences (Section 508/WCAG) โœ” Capturing knowledge before itโ€™s lost โœ” Converting PowerPoint, PDFs, SOPs, documents, and subject matter expertise into engaging eLearning โœ” Creating professional training when internal teams lack time or resources โœ” Creating scalable, consistent training across teams and locations โœ” Designing compliance training that is engagingโ€”not just a โ€œcheck-the-boxโ€ requirement โœ” Improving learner engagement, knowledge retention, and performance outcomes โœ” Improving outdated courses with modern visuals, interactions, video, and/or AI โœ” Leveraging AI tools to accelerate development without sacrificing quality or instructional value โœ” Modernizing outdated or legacy training programs โœ” Organizing, optimizing, and improving LMS course experiences โœ” Reducing training time while improving effectiveness โœ” Standardizing inconsistent training materials across departments โœ” Transforming complex information into clear, easy-to-understand learning experiences โœ” Turning instructor-led training (ILT) into online or blended learning programs ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—˜๐—— ๐—•๐—ฌ 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—ง๐—˜๐—–๐—›๐—ก๐—ข๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—š๐—œ๐—˜๐—ฆ โ€ข ๐—”๐—œ ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜€: ChatGPT โ€ข Claude โ€ข ๐—”๐—œ ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ผ & ๐—”๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€: Artlist โ€ข Colossyan โ€ข HeyGen โ€ข Kling AI โ€ข Runway โ€ข Synthesia (Enterprise) โ€ข Vyond (Agency) โ€ข ๐—”๐—œ ๐—ฉ๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ: ElevenLabs โ€ข Revoicer โ€ข WellSaid Labs โ€ข ๐—ฒ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜€: Articulate 360 โ€ข Rise 360 โ€ข Storyline 360 โ€ข Camtasia โ€ข H5P โ€ข ๐—š๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฐ & ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ผ: Adobe Creative Cloud โ€ข After Effects โ€ข Illustrator โ€ข InDesign โ€ข Photoshop โ€ข Canva โ€ข Envato โ€ข ๐—Ÿ๐— ๐—ฆ ๐—ฃ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐˜€: Absorb LMS โ€ข Cornerstone โ€ข Kajabi โ€ข LearnDash โ€ข LearnWorlds โ€ข Moodle โ€ข Reach 360 โ€ข TalentLMS โ€ข Thinkific โ€ข Tovuti ๐—ฆ๐—จ๐— ๐— ๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—˜๐—ฆ (๐—˜๐—™๐—™๐—˜๐—–๐—ง๐—œ๐—ฉ๐—˜ ๐—๐—จ๐—Ÿ๐—ฌ ๐Ÿญ, ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ - ๐—”๐—จ๐—š๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—ง ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿญ, ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ) Rates vary based on project scope, timeline, organization type, complexity, and availability. โ€ข Accessibility, Localization & Specialized Development โ€” $50+/hr. โ€ข Administrative & LMS Support โ€” $25+/hr. โ€ข AI Learning Solutions & Consulting โ€” $50+/hr. โ€ข eLearning Development & Video Production โ€” $35+/hr. โ€ข Instructional Design & Learning Experience Design โ€” $50+/hr. โ€ข LMS Consulting, Learning Architecture & Strategy โ€” $50+/hr. โ€ข Training, Coaching & Facilitation โ€” $95+/hr. ๐—›๐—ข๐—ช ๐—œ ๐—ช๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ž Every engagement begins with a complimentary discovery call to discuss your goals, numbers/types of learners, timeline, budget, and desired outcomes. I work exclusively through Upwork and offer flexible options including hourly consulting, fixed-price projects, milestone-based contracts, monthly retainers, short-term support, and long-term partnerships. ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ? ๐— ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต ๐—จ๐—ฝ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น. ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜'๐˜€ ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜€ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜, ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€, ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—น๐˜๐˜€.

  • 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
Arvinder K.

Mohali, India

$18/hr
4.7
290 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
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
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
DOOVE H.

Casablanca, Morocco

$6/hr
4.9
35 jobs

Transform Your Training Into Engaging eLearning Experiences **Looking for professional, modern, and interactive eLearning content that truly captures learnersโ€™ attention? I help companies, trainers, and organizations turn simple presentations, documents, and ideas into powerful eLearning courses designed to engage, educate, and deliver results. What I Can Create for You: โœ” Interactive eLearning Courses โœ” SCORM/xAPI LMS-Compatible Content โœ” Articulate Storyline & iSpring Development โœ” Modern PowerPoint Training Design โœ” AI Avatar Videos with HeyGen โœ” Voice-over Synchronization โœ” Animated Training Videos โœ” Quizzes, Interactions & Knowledge Checks โœ” Professional Intro/Outro & Motion Effects โœ” Responsive Learning Experiences I Can Transform: โ€ข PowerPoint slides โ€ข PDFs & documents โ€ข Training manuals โ€ข Existing courses โ€ข Raw ideas and scripts into visually impressive and learner-friendly digital training. Why Clients Choose Me? โœ… Clean, modern, and engaging design โœ… Strong instructional design experience โœ… Fast communication & on-time delivery โœ… High-quality animations and interactions โœ… AI-powered solutions for modern training โœ… Focus on learner engagement and retention Whether you need corporate training, compliance modules, onboarding courses, safety training, or educational content โ€” I can help bring your vision to life professionally. Letโ€™s create eLearning content your learners will actually enjoy. Send me a message and letโ€™s discuss your project.

  • Articulate Rise
  • iSpring
  • Elearning Video
  • Articulate Storyline
  • HTML5
  • XAPI
  • Content Localization
  • Elearning
  • Interaction Design
  • Interactive Design
  • PDF Conversion
  • Formatting
  • PPTX
  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Presentation Slide
  • Course Creation
  • Elearning Design
Diana E.

Fletcher, North Carolina

$50/hr
5.0
13 jobs

With over a decade of experience in education and a Masterโ€™s in Learning Experience Design & Educational Technology, I specialize in crafting learning experiences that are engaging, inclusive, and results-driven. Iโ€™ve led instructional design projects, built curriculum from the ground up, and facilitated virtual training for both educators and professionals. Whether you need a polished eLearning module, a data-informed training plan, or revamped instructional content, I bring a thoughtful, learner-centered approach that balances creativity with strategy. Iโ€™m passionate about using the right tools, like Rise 360, Canva, Google Suite, and learning analytics, to design accessible content that supports all learners. My background spans classrooms, PD sessions, and corporate environments, and I thrive on collaborating with stakeholders to develop scalable, high-impact solutions. Letโ€™s work together to turn your goals into meaningful learning experiences. Key Skills: Instructional Design | eLearning Development | Curriculum Design Virtual Training | LMS Platforms | Learning Analytics | UDL & UX for Learning | Adult Learning Theory | ILT & Asynchronous Training | Knowledge Base Creation | Content Optimization

  • Training & Development
  • Instructional Design
  • Curriculum Development
  • Curriculum Design
  • Learning Management System
  • K-12 Online
  • Education
  • User Experience Design
  • Adult Education
  • Microlearning
  • Training Needs Analysis
  • Soft Skills Training
  • Articulate Rise
  • Articulate Storyline
  • Elearning LMS Consulting

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