From Chemistry to Digital Learning: Ben’s Journey to Becoming a Learning Experience Designer

From a career in science to mastering digital learning design—Follow Ben’s journey and discover how the Professional Diploma helped him secure a new and exciting role.

My career has been diverse, starting with a focus on chemistry, followed by a PhD, and then a role in the industry developing security inks. My career took an unexpected turn when I began providing scientific advice to emergency responders. During this time, I became increasingly intrigued by the training materials I was using, and I realized that my true passion lay in the learning process itself.

Conversations with professionals in the industry confirmed that my skills and interests aligned perfectly with learning design and instructional design. This led me to take on a short-term contract with a digital learning company in the pharmaceutical sector. However, by the end of this contract, I felt the need for deeper insights into digital learning and development, which led me to the Digital Learning Institute.

After my contract ended, I found myself in a gap between jobs and realized I needed to enhance my skills to stay competitive. I recognized that short-term contracts alone wouldn’t give me the comprehensive experience I was seeking, so I decided to pursue a course that would provide a solid foundation in digital learning.

Completing the Professional Diploma in Digital Learning Design in less than four weeks was intense, but being between jobs allowed me to fully dedicate myself to the course. The workload was well-structured and engaging, and the support from the course director, Eva, was particularly helpful. Her video feedback provided personalized guidance that was instrumental in my success.

I chose the Digital Learning Institute after hearing strong recommendations about their Professional Diploma in Digital Learning Design. The course was highly regarded and promised a good return on my time and investment. This was proven true when the skills I gained directly led to a job opportunity.

The initial modules on digital learning fundamentals, analysis, and design principles were particularly valuable. They provided a structured and coherent understanding of the concepts that I hadn’t fully grasped in my previous roles. This knowledge was crucial in helping me make a successful transition into digital learning.

The course has already had a positive impact on my career. I’ve secured a contract with a renowned company as a learning experience designer, a role that excites me and aligns perfectly with my new focus on digital learning.

I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to transition into digital learning. It helped me move from simply claiming to have certain skills to being able to demonstrate them effectively—an essential factor that proved crucial in my career advancement.