From Learning to Impact: From Classroom to Corporate How Lucy Stubbings Reinvented Her Career with Digital Learning

At the Digital Learning Institute (DLI), we empower professionals to take their careers to the next level with future-focused, practical learning. Our alumni apply their expertise to create meaningful impact in their organizations, and we love sharing their success stories. This case study highlights the journey of Lucy Stubbings, a former teacher who transformed her career with the skills and confidence gained through DLI’s program.

Lucy Stubbings, a dedicated educator who transitioned into the field of digital learning and instructional design.

With a passion for creating engaging learning experiences, Lucy spent years shaping young minds in the classroom. As the education landscape evolved, she recognized the potential of digital learning to reach broader audiences and deliver impactful training. Ready for a career shift, she joined the Digital Learning Institute to gain hands-on expertise in instructional design, learning technologies, and e-learning development.

Since completing her studies, Lucy has successfully stepped into her first instructional design role. She now works in a corporate training environment, developing interactive digital courses, implementing blended learning strategies, and optimizing training programs for professionals in her industry.

Lucy’s experience at DLI provided her with the skills, strategies, and tools to excel in her new role. Key takeaways from her learning journey include:

• Blended Learning Mastery: Lucy integrates digital resources with in-person training, making learning more flexible, accessible, and engaging for diverse learners.

• Learning Science in Action: She applies research-based strategies like cognitive load theory and spaced repetition to design impactful, learner-centered experiences.

• Proficiency with EdTech Tools: Tools like Miro, Trello, and AI-powered learning analytics help her create, manage, and evaluate effective training programs.

• Learner-Centric Design: Using learning experience (LX) design principles, she crafts intuitive, interactive learning experiences that drive real engagement and results.

Like many career-changers, Lucy encountered challenges along the way, but her ability to adapt and apply her DLI learnings set her up for success:

• Navigating a Career Shift: Moving from the classroom to corporate learning required a shift in mindset and skills. Through networking, mentorship, and continuous upskilling with DLI resources, Lucy embraced this transition confidently.

• Championing Digital Learning: Not everyone in her new workplace initially saw the value of digital learning. By demonstrating small wins through pilot projects, Lucy gained buy-in from key stakeholders.

• Technology Learning Curve: Adapting to new e-learning tools and Learning Management Systems (LMS) was a challenge at first, but hands-on practice and the support of the DLI community helped her develop proficiency.

• Proving Learning Impact: Measuring training effectiveness is crucial in corporate environments. Lucy leveraged data-driven evaluation methods to show the success of her initiatives, leading to greater adoption of digital learning strategies.

Lucy’s transformation from teacher to instructional designer is a testament to the power of digital learning. Her key achievements include:

• Enhanced Learning Outcomes: By implementing instructional design best practices, she has improved learner engagement and knowledge retention.

• Career Acceleration: With DLI’s training, Lucy secured her first role in instructional design and is now shaping the future of workplace learning.

• Business Benefits: Her company now benefits from more efficient, scalable, and data-driven training programs.

• Leadership and Growth: Lucy has grown in confidence and now leads learning initiatives, mentors new instructional designers, and continuously expands her expertise.

Lucy’s journey is a powerful example of how the Digital Learning Institute equips professionals with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in digital learning. Her success story highlights the tangible benefits of a DLI's courses for anyone considering a career transition or looking to advance in instructional design.

By combining cutting-edge learning methodologies, innovative technology, and a supportive learning network, Lucy has successfully pivoted into a future-focused career. Her story is just one of many that showcase the real-world impact of high-quality digital learning education.