Simplilearn - Instructional Design

Simplilearn was founded in 2009 as a project management blog that shared ideas on project management and offered PMP aspirants information about certification and professional training. In April 2010, Simplilearn introduced a “blended model” approach to PMP training, offering courses online and in the classroom. In 2013, Simplilearn marked the milestone of having trained over 100,000+ professionals across 150+ countries. Moreover in 2013 the company had acquired a US-based SAP training organization, adding SAP training to its programs.

Simplilearn is one of the well-funded Indian Internet company which validated the belief of its global Investors. It has raised $ 10 mn in series B funding from Helion Venture Partners and Kalaari Capital. The company is investing these funds in diversifying their course catalogue by adding more categories, improving customer engagement and adding local teams in international markets.

The success of the organization has been guided by a simple thought - treating the e-learning domain not as a commodity or product but as a value provider, whose prime objective is to serve its customers and patrons with utmost sincerity. Simplilearn promotes a culture of constant learning, innovation and fun at work. Our employees have access to the world full of opportunities in terms of abundant career development prospects, knowledge sharing culture and supportive working environment.

For more information, visit: http://www.simplilearn.com

Job Description:

- Design and develop instructional material for training courses that support technical training.

- Demonstrates and utilizes effective needs analysis, project management, course development, and evaluation skills.

- He/She must have the ability to develop entry and advanced level courses for both internal and external audiences.

Professional basics:

- Communication: visual, oral and written form

- Ability to update and improve knowledge, skills, attitudes on a regular basis in the related field

- Technical Writing, Teaching/Training, performance measuring, multimedia, curriculum and course development, ability to work independently and as part of a team

Must have current experience in ALL of the areas listed below

- Experience with WBTs, CBTs and ILTs

- Instructional Technology experience

- Hands-on experience in using rapid learning development tools like Articulate Storyline, Captivate etc.

- Creative problem solving ability

- Ability to mentor Jr. team members to the expected level of competency while still executing assigned tasks

Planning and Project analysis:

- Mastery over needs assessment/gap analysis

- Ability to design a sound program or curriculum

- Ability to balance functional and business needs and work according to dynamic business needs

Desired Skills and Experience:

- Mastery over ADDIE and strong ability to modify, or create a design and development model appropriate for a given project

- Select and use a variety of techniques to define and sequence the instructional content and strategies

- Proven ability in arriving at/implementing new instructional design models in a rapid learning development model.