The organization I work for is launching an e-learning platform to offer CPD to our members. We are going through the first round of course development and implementation, and are learning lessons along the way.
Going forward, we want to make sure we have the right process and team in place.
We worked with content developers and are having an instructional designer give direction on how the courses should look/be delivered.
When it comes to actually implementing the course through the authoring tool (in this case Absorb Create), who would normally do this? A graphic designer? What are the typical roles on a small e-learning team from development through implementation?
Is this accurate? Collaboration: Key Roles for Forming a Successful eLearning Team
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No it’s just one person, usually with an ID title, that does everything lmao
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Yes, I’ve found myself doing all of the upload of the content through the authoring tool, as I’m the person on staff with the skills to be able to do it well. However, this is not my job description and it’s not sustainable going forward.
I posted this because I want to know who we should search for if we are looking for a contractor to help us with this step in the future. What is the title of this role and what kind of supplier should we be looking for? Any additional information you can provide would be very helpful.
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You’d typically be looking for an eLearning Developer or eLearning Specialist. This person specializes in taking content and designing it within an authoring tool like Absorb Create, Storyline, or Captivate.
You could also consider working with a Learning Technology Consultant or an Instructional Technologist, depending on how tech-heavy the implementation gets. These contractors or vendors are usually familiar with multiple authoring tools, which could make things smoother for you in the long run.
I’d try to hire through contract work via Linkedin or job boards (potentially even ones that specialize in training), or you could hire a freelance eLearning developer through platforms like Upwork or Fiverr. Hope that helps!
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So, there are people who like to tell you what to do, even if they don’t really know much themselves. The article talks about a team of specialists, which can include eLearning developers, programmers, and LMS admins, among others.
Sometimes, one person can handle multiple roles. Instead of focusing on individual titles, it’s better to look at the skills needed to get the job done. For example, the person using the authoring tool is essentially acting as an eLearning developer. In smaller teams, this role might be filled by an instructional designer or a multimedia designer with graphic design skills.
A small eLearning team usually does well with versatile instructional designers who can do a bit of everything, while still having specialists for specific tasks when needed. If you’re not creating enough content to need full-time specialists, it makes sense to hire freelancers or contractors for those specialized tasks instead.
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