Occupation
E-learning developer
Builds the digital version of a course: interactive modules, video, quizzes, and the packaging that makes them run inside a learning platform. Works from an instructional design or storyboard and handles the media production, accessibility checks, and technical testing.
Also known as: Digital learning developer · Online course developer · E-learning author
Occupation content
Part of Education and training
What the work involves
- Turn storyboards into interactive modules in an authoring tool
- Record, edit, and caption audio and video segments
- Build quizzes, branching scenarios, and progress tracking
- Package and test courses inside the learning management system
- Test on different browsers, devices, and assistive technologies
- Fix defects reported by reviewers and learners
How people commonly enter
- College diploma or degree in digital media, educational technology, or web development
- Transition from instructional design, graphic design, or front-end development
- Vendor certification in a specific authoring or learning platform
- Portfolio-based entry demonstrating courses already built
Typical training: Certificate or college diploma
Licensing: Not typically licensed
Typical work context
Desk based · Remote capable · Quiet focus · Team based · Hybrid office
Related interests
Artistic (creative) · Investigative (analytical) · Conventional (organizing)
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Skills to practise
- Problem solving
- Error detection
- Diagrammatic reasoning
- Attention and concentration
- Written communication
Practice suites
Related learning
Family-level learning links for Education and training.
Official sources
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- US BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook — Education, Training, and Library Occupations · United States
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- UK National Careers Service — Explore careers · United Kingdom
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- ESCO — Occupations classification (European Commission) · European Union
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