Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bernard Nickels & Associates is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer / Trainer to create and maintain technical training programs across AWS, Google Cloud, Workday, and other enterprise technology platforms. The role focuses on developing learning paths, assessments, labs, and certification-based training while adapting vendor curricula and applying instructional design and adult-learning methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop technical learning paths based on vendor certification requirements and learner skill gaps
- Organize and sequence training content using instructional design and adult-learning best practices
- Develop quizzes, knowledge checks, practice exams, assessments, and capstone labs
- Adapt existing vendor courseware for specific audiences and business requirements while adhering to vendor licensing and customization guidelines
- Maintain training materials and ensure content remains current as vendors update products, certifications, and exam requirements
- Work with instructors and facilitators to improve training based on learner feedback, certification pass rates, and other performance metrics
- Manage multiple vendor curricula and training programs simultaneously
- Support LMS-based course development, content management, and version control
- Ensure training materials follow applicable licensing and intellectual property requirements
Skills
- 3+ years of experience in Instructional Design, Learning Experience Design (LxD), Curriculum Development, Technical Training, or Adult Education
- Strong understanding of instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE, backward design, or similar frameworks
- Knowledge of adult-learning theory and assessment design
- Experience developing learning paths, assessments, certification preparation materials, or technical training programs
- Experience with LMS platforms and/or authoring tools such as Articulate 360, Storyline, Rise, Captivate, Cornerstone, Docebo, Moodle, or similar tools
- Ability to manage and develop training content across multiple technology platforms simultaneously
- Strong communication, organization, and project-management skills
- Experience developing training or curriculum related to AWS, Google Cloud/GCP, Azure, Workday, Salesforce, Oracle, ServiceNow, or similar enterprise technology platforms
- Experience working with vendor certification programs, exam blueprints, or certification-based learning
- Familiarity with vendor curriculum standards, licensing requirements, and courseware customization guidelines
- Experience using learner feedback, assessment results, CSAT scores, or certification pass rates to improve training programs
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
- Contract through December 31, 2026
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