Learning and Development

A facilitator is a person who helps a group of people to work together better, understand their common objectives, and plan how to achieve these objectives, during meetings or discussions. 

Instructional designers possess a versatile skillset in order to create effective learning courses and materials to meet their intended goals.

These professionals not only need to have a mastery of learning design but technology as well, given that they:

• Design instructional management systems
• Evaluate new eLearning materials
• Create educational podcasts, videos and content
• Design and revamp both new and established learning models
• Implement feedback from program reviews
• Train others on how to deliver learning material
• Research new innovations in both learning design and education

The ‘working’ definition for workplace trainer was the person in the enterprise who helps/guides others to learn the things they need to know and do in order to get their work done.

The role of a trainer is often centred on a agreed subjects that thee business needs to keep their teams fresh and up to date.

An eLearning Designer structures, designs and develops, reviews, and continuously improves online programs using e-learning development tools such as Articulate 360 or Moodle

A professional mentor is someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced and often younger person.

In an organisational setting, a mentor influences the personal and professional growth of a mentee through a set focus and often a framework.

Also known as event planners or event coordinators, event managers perform tasks such as finding and booking venues, liaising with clients and suppliers, handling logistics, managing budgets and invoicing, organizing accreditation, managing risk and presenting post-event reports.