Alistair Bruce
Instructional Designer
Designing and developing creative learning experiences that are interactive and 'learner-centered’ for over 18 years
Looking for challenges that will allow me to grow, teach me new skills, and help me sharpen my abilities in the workplace.
About Me
I am a CIPD-qualified, skilled, and driven Learning and Development professional with over 18 years of experience. I have a proven track record in managing and delivering Learning & Development initiatives and business projects.
My commitment to self-development is demonstrated through my completion of MBTI and Insights, participation in the Collaborations Company’s Challenge 24 programme, and continuous engagement with emerging learning trends, instructional design techniques, and eLearning development. I am also an active contributor to eLearning forums.
With a strategic focus, I bring extensive experience in learning trends, instructional design, and delivering innovative Learning and Development solutions and technologies.
My career began with developing and delivering instructor-led workshops and courses for the leisure industry. Over the past decade, I transitioned into the digital learning space, initially project managing the shift from traditional learning methods to online learning for an FTSE 250 company. Currently, I continue to shape and lead the online learning culture for the brand, collaborating closely with colleagues to ensure a blended learning approach is effectively implemented.
Key Skills
Proficient in Instructional Design: Expertise in training needs analysis, storyboarding, and developing training materials using both digital and traditional instructor-led solutions.
Technical Skills: Proficient in Storyline 3, Rise, Camtasia, GIMP, Inkscape, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Canva, Figma, and various Learning Management Systems.
Autonomous and Decisive: Capable of working independently, making authoritative decisions under pressure, and empowering others through trust. Proven track record in delivering company initiatives and managing diverse projects.
Coaching and Mentoring: Actively employs and promotes coaching and mentoring to achieve objectives. Skilled in delivering feedback with a balanced approach of challenge and support.
Negotiation and Influence: Utilizes strong negotiating and influencing skills to achieve goals.
What Do I Do
Elearning Development
I design and develop engaging, innovative, and effective educational courses and training lessons using Articulate Storyline, Rise 360 and Camtasia.
Video Production
I create engaging and compelling live-action instructional videos for online or classroom use.
Instructional Design
I conceptualise, design, and develop storyboards in Storyline, Word, and PowerPoint, creating engaging, interactive learning blueprints that promote active learning.
Instructor-led Training
I design and develop classroom, virtual classroom, and self-paced training content for instructors and targeted learners. Creating accessible, compelling, and efficient scripts, session plans, workshops and assessments.
Instructional Writing
I design training materials for instructors and learners, including PowerPoint presentations, job aids, SOPs, participant guides, workbooks, user guides, manuals, and other materials for training and distribution.
Project Management
I am proficient in managing business projects of various sizes and have a proven track record of delivering projects on time and on budget. Most recently implementating the transition to a new LMS, including the migration of over half a million training records.