• How do I create training for software that's still in development?

• What are the top ten things I can do to create effective online training?

• What can I do to boost my chances of securing a job in today's market?

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Designers' Challenge - Your company is releasing brand new software to its customers and it’s your job to create the instructor-led training materials for a worldwide audience. The problem is the software is under development; the interface and program functionality are volatile; the requirements, design and testing documents for the software are nonexistent; and communication with subject matter experts is limited. Use this guide to help you tackle this impossible task with five-star results.

Divine Design - As a member of an e-learning development team, your primary goal should be to design effective training experiences for your learners. Consider these design tips to make your online training instructionally sound and valuable to your audience. How divine!

Designed to Sell – Yourself - Looking for a new job? Don’t know where to start? In this free online course, you will learn some valuable tips for finding the job of your dreams, even in the toughest of times. Using a core concept of instructional design—the ADDIE method—you will learn how to develop a job finding strategy that sets you apart from the throngs of applicants out there in today’s market.

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