Instructional Design Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for instructional design, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for iD expertise, feedback, and guidance for SME/business created content to ensure adherence to adult learning and ID principles.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Manage teams to execute projects leading to timely delivery, quality, and compliance with the project’s scope
• Develop learning materials associated with the project including instructor guides, participant guides, hands-on activities, handouts, diagrams and pictures, job aids and self-study materials
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and performance consultants
• Create storyboards to be used as blueprint instructions for designers to create e-learning deliverables
• Lead and train team mates to provide end-to-end learning solutions
• Develop key messages and communicate around project updates
• Review team members work for relevance and quality
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and team-building skills

In response to your job posting for instructional design, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for documentation, training, and “best practices” to other LMU librarians on web-based instructional technologies and tutorial software, including Articulate Storyline and Camtasia.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Able to conduct effective research
• Be cross culturally competent, need to understand the needs of a broad audience and learning styles
• Experience utilizing a cloud-based virtual environment to conduct training in multiple locations
• Demonstrated expertise in working with Learning Management Systems, including integrating curriculum products within a virtual environment
• Previous experience using the Content Planning Module (CPM) and Learning Object Module (LOM) (CPM/LOM) and the Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) HARPS tool to produce Navy Education and Training (NAVEDTRA) 130 Series training products
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, and people skills since this is an instructor-based job
• High level of proficiency with MS Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and learning and content management systems
• Strong oral communications, writing and editing skills

I am excited to be applying for the position of instructional design. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for insight on new and innovative approaches to instructional design, incorporating emerging trends to ensure leading-edge learning offerings.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Possess a flexible work style and be able to work beyond the normal schedule during peak periods in order to meet deadlines
• Work effectively, with minimal day-to-day supervision, and within a team environment to Significantly contribute to the success of the team
• Proactively investigate and mitigate risks, coordinating with team members and others to resolve issues and escalate issues as necessary
• Develop and modify training content, job aids, videos, using a variety of blended learning techniques
• Maintain existing learning content as necessary
• Evaluate and analyze training programs for satisfaction, effectiveness, and impact
• Evaluate and test new learning technology
• Apply adult learning principals to all training solutions

In response to your job posting for instructional design, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for design and development expertise to support implementation of complex learning programs, provides recommendations on learning program design solutions, , and leads working sessions to assess needs and determine recommended outcomes.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Have a deep understanding of learning technologies including eLearning authoring tools and learning management systems
• Project management experience in a learning & development function
• Proficiency in analyzing complex business problems with subject matter experts to determine training goals and appropriate method of delivery, identifying opportunities to enhance existing training
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in current content development software
• Understanding of content and media development techniques and processes in delivering content via the Web
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, and Visio
• Strong organizational design expertise
• Know how to facilitate and work effectively with SME’s

Please consider me for the instructional design opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for expert instructional design consultation to departments or schools for online academic program designs, redesigns, and curricular evaluation.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Familiarity with CBT/WBT and web development and management
• Certification as a Navy Instructor (NEC 9502)
• Familiarity with Department of Navy training policies and procedures including the Naval Education and Training Command (NAVEDTRA) 130 Series of instructions and the Content Planning Module (CPM) / Learning Objectives Module (LOM) Tool
• Experience managing training projects and teaching hands-on technology courses
• Experience developing technical publications such as requirements specifications, user manuals, technical manuals, training manuals, and other documents for end users
• Experience using graphics applications and scripting languages including Photoshop, HTML, and JavaScript
• Expert skill in authoring eLearning content with tools like Articulate Studio/Storyline , Adobe Captivate or similar
• Skilled in developing learning programs and curriculum to meet individual and group needs, and adapting programs/curriculum to changing organizational priorities