Role Summary:
As a volunteer Course Developer/Instructional Designer, you will take existing manuals or core content and structure them into a comprehensive, multistage learning course. This will include instructional modules, testing, and real world examples to ensure effective learning outcomes. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for education and innovation, and an ability to break down complex information into accessible and engaging learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse existing manuals or core content and convert it into a structured, learner friendly course format.
• Develop a multistage course that includes instructional content, testing mechanisms (quizzes, assessments), and reallife examples or case studies.
• Create engaging and interactive learning materials (e.g., presentations, videos, workbooks, and multimedia content).
• Ensure content is broken down into manageable stages for gradual learning and skill acquisition.
• Implement best practices in instructional design to ensure content is clear, engaging, and accessible.
• Develop and implement assessments at various stages of the course to track learner progress.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content is accurate and aligned with the goals of GSI.
• Integrate learning technologies or tools to enhance the learning experience, such as LMS platforms and interactive content.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience in instructional design, course development, or training programme creation.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and eLearning tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Moodle, or similar platforms).
• Proficiency in designing assessments, quizzes, and interactive content for multistage courses.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional methodologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to translate complex content into accessible and engaging learning materials.
• Experience with userfriendly UI/UX design for learning platforms.

Desirable Skills (but not essential):

• Experience with gamification or interactive learning techniques to engage learners.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards for eLearning.
• Familiarity with SEO for course visibility and learner engagement.

Job Type: Volunteer

Benefits:

• Flexitime
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you willing to undertake a DBS check?

Experience:

• Course Creation: 1 year (preferred)
• LMS: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Remote (required)

Work Location: Remot

• Analyse existing manuals or core content and convert it into a structured, learner friendly course format.
• Develop a multistage course that includes instructional content, testing mechanisms (quizzes, assessments), and reallife examples or case studies.
• Create engaging and interactive learning materials (e.g., presentations, videos, workbooks, and multimedia content).
• Ensure content is broken down into manageable stages for gradual learning and skill acquisition.
• Implement best practices in instructional design to ensure content is clear, engaging, and accessible.
• Develop and implement assessments at various stages of the course to track learner progress.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content is accurate and aligned with the goals of GSI.
• Integrate learning technologies or tools to enhance the learning experience, such as LMS platforms and interactive content