eLearning Career

June 2, 2016

5 Things Successful eLearning Freelancers Do EVERY Day

Do you want to know what it takes to be a sought-after eLearning freelancer? Are you ready to take your eLearning career to the next level? In this article, I'll highlight 5 things that successful eLearning freelancers do every single day to further their eLearning career goals.

by Christopher Pappas

June 2, 2016

5 Top Tips For Building An eLearning Contract Career

Work in eLearning and sooner or later the proposition of contracting comes up. More flexibility? Definitely. More money? Probably. But how can you make it work for you? How can you secure the best projects in your eLearning contract career and minimize downtime between them?

by Andrew Welsh

May 31, 2016

Create The Perfect eLearning Portfolio Based On 5 Psychology Principles

Creating an amazing eLearning portfolio is one of the most effective ways to build your online presence. In this article, I'll share 5 psychology principles to help you create an attention-grabbing eLearning portfolio.

by Christopher Pappas

May 20, 2016

Top 10 eLearning Terms That EVERY eLearning Freelancer Should Know

Every industry has their own glossary that professionals must commit to memory. In this article, you’ll discover 10 eLearning terms that every eLearning freelancer should know before they meet with their first client, hold a project kickoff meeting, or start building their online eLearning portfolio.

by Christopher Pappas

May 11, 2016

7 Tips To Become A Successful eLearning Consultant

The eLearning consultancy career field is highly competitive, which means that newcomers must be at the top of their game if they want to stand out from the crowd. In this article, I'll share 7 tips for becoming a successful eLearning consultant.

by Christopher Pappas

April 29, 2016

eLearning On Purpose

How well does your job fit you? Is your personal purpose aligned to your company’s vision? Are you doing something you love for a company that shares your values, or are you plugging away for a paycheck, hoping it will all work out somehow?

by Ben Butina, Ph.D.

April 18, 2016

How To Overcome 5 Common Challenges That Every eLearning Freelancer Faces

Being able to work in your pajamas and setting your own hours are just some of the perks that come with eLearning freelancing. However, there are also some drawbacks to the job. In this article, I'll share the 5 top challenges that you may have to face if you choose the freelancing route, and I'll offer some solutions that can help you remedy the situation.

by Christopher Pappas

April 8, 2016

How To Choose The Ideal eLearning Consultant For Your Online Training Program

Teaming up with the right eLearning consultant gives your organization the power to produce an online training program that yields measurable results. Choosing the wrong one, however, can lead to wasted resources, ineffective online training courses, and frustration for everyone involved. In this article, I'll share the pros and cons of hiring an eLearning consultant, as well as 4 tips that can help you select the ideal person for the job. 

by Christopher Pappas

April 7, 2016

6 Tips To Strike The Perfect eLearning Professional's Work-Life Balance

Juggling a full-time career as an eLearning professional and a satisfying personal life can be a challenging feat. Luckily, there are some ways that you can strike a work-life balance and maintain your sanity while you pursue professional success. In this article, I'll share 6 tips for achieving harmony as an eLearning professional.

by Christopher Pappas

April 2, 2016

The Top 5 Habits Of Highly Successful eLearning Freelancers

eLearning freelancing isn’t the easiest career path, but it can be one of the most rewarding. To ensure that you achieve success as an eLearning freelancer, it’s wise to take a closer look at others who have accomplished the same and follow suit. In this article, I’ll highlight the top 5 habits that you may want to pick up or fine tune to become the best at what you do.

by Christopher Pappas

March 28, 2016

Building An Instructional Design Portfolio: Layout, What To Include And 3 Useful Tips

An Instructional Design portfolio provides a snapshot of your eLearning experience, talents, and work history. Despite the fact that it's a must-have tool for Instructional Designers, knowing what to include and how to format can be quite challenging. In this article, I'll cover all of the Instructional Design portfolio basics that you need to know.

by Christopher Pappas

March 12, 2016

Instructional Design For eLearning Course

Have you been tasked with designing eLearning courses, but don’t know where to start? Are you interested in transitioning into Instructional Design or eLearning and need a place to get started? Or, maybe you are a seasoned Instructional Designer and eLearning professional who simply needs a refresher or wants to avoid the curse of creating boring courses. Well, I have some great news for you! I have recently launched an Instructional Design for eLearning course!

by Marina Arshavskiy