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@Bruce, @Holly -Thanks for your insight, as  always!

 I have done so when I submitted my SOW. I guess, it is truly a money issue for them. However, I also know they are clueless about the online learning environment and would like to consult on this as project 2. I ma half mind to start with project 2 so they can have an I depth understanding of what is truly involved when it comes to eLearning design and development. At the same time, I am not making money as they aren't certain as to what they truly want in terms of priorities. 

I have been fortunate to get other work that will occupy me for the next 2 months that will consist of less PM and more development. I will have to give them a game plan to come back to the table in 2 months once they have decided what their priorities are because I won't be able to juggle both big projects since they both will require 8r days. My health and leisure is way morte important than money. Work +life = Fun !!!

I don't want to lose them, but at the same time would like to be realistic whether I can meet their expectation. 

@David - That is so funny that you say about the whole cycle coz the client is basically saying, we will just give you the content and take it from there.  They have an unrealistic view and mostly knowledge gap. I don't have the bandwidth to sit down and explain it all because in their minds it is= We have the content, just create it. As you said, it is a learning process and it is part of growing pains

Thanks for the insight!

eLearning Developers Required for Immediate Start

A real opportunity totake all of your eLearning experience and make a massive impact. We are lookingfor dynamic individuals to work in our fast-paced environment.

We require a two eLearning Developers to take the storyboards fromthe Instructional Designer and create dynamic, interactive, scenario-basedeLearning incorporating live video and utilising Storyline. Youmust be highly creative, have great ideas and be technically competent. We wantto push the boundaries of eLearning. This is NOT a PowerPoint conversationexercise with some audio over the top!

You should be able to manage your activities to a tight schedule - we have alot of work to do! Candidates can work remotely or at our offices in the EastBay area of California. Benefits include a competitive salary and bonus scheme.We are open to engaging candidates as full and part-time employees or on a 1099basis.

In the first instance please submit your resume to applyingforthejob@yahoo.com, which should identify areas where youbelieve yourself to be very strong. If you can submit links to any of yourprior work that would be very helpful. Finally, please indicate your startavailability.

Storyline expert required (apologies if this isn't the correct location to post)

We've recently lost a important member of our team and we need to complete some important e-learning modules for a very big client.

We are based in Stockport UK

Please contact me if you might be interested in the job

Regards

Al

Hi, I would like to find a partner freelancer in the Phoenix area. We need a local skilled Storyline developer who can work with us to develop system and process related training. Contract, as needed. Could be a long term relationship. Please contact me direct for initial discussion if interested. Will need resume, portfolio samples, and wage requirements. dknudsen@republicservices.com

Hey All,

Does anyone use any invoicing software? If so, which ones do you recommend I buy? BTW, Is it normal to invoice after the completion of the entire project albeit it is short term? It's a long 3 months...sigh:(

Ta!

I do not use any specific software, but invoicing can take place any way you agree, (stage payments, at final signoff, 50% up-front etc.)

That is part of the relationship-building process - agree an invoicing cycle that suits YOUR CLIENT if possible.

I use Freeagent to organise my invoices.

Bruce: Thanks! I did with my first client. then I got a short gig whereby it was written in the contract 'after the project'. i didn't feel the need to request a different schedule because I thought my ne client will be keeping me busy. So life doesn't turn out that way... only to find out after I signed the contract, my FT client put a hold on the project till the same time I finish my contract gig :(  

Thank goodness for savings!

Phil: I will look into that, thanks!

I also use Freeagent. It's web based and also helps with timekeeping, bills, and estimates. It took me a little while to get the hang of it, but I was up and running in a short time.

"Is it normal .... ?"

Hello, Kai, "that depends".

Similar to what Bruce wrote above, it's the arrangement you and the client agree to in legal documents you both sign, such as a Master Service Agreement (several pages), a Letter of Agreement (1-2 pages), or included in your Statement of Work.

(See Nolo.com and LegalZoom.com for sample agreements.)

When working with a client for the first time, we usually ask for 50% of the estimated project cost up front, and we turn all final, source project files to the client after the final 50% payment, deposited, has cleared the bank.

Both Elance.com and PromisePay.com provide escrow services.

For Invoices, FreshBooks.com comes recommended by many people, although I haven't used it myself.

Bruce, thanks for making that video!!

You've given me some ideas re: client conversations that I could put into video as well.

You're a rock star.

Glad you liked it.

I now actively try and get some thrash-metal into all the courses I build

Bruce, that was a good video. I liked the "inter-department fight referee..." I've had to do that on more than one occasion.

Hi everyone,

we're currently designing a quiz product using Articulate Storyline. While we're fine with content, we need someone who is an expert user of Storyline to bring it to life. 

Is there any professional community of Storyline 'programmers' out there I can reach out to?

Thanks.

Hey Jeremy,

This is probably "THE" professional community of storyline developers.  I'm sure you'll get plenty of PMs.  It would help if you stated if you prefer someone local or remote and how we can contact you. Also if you would like candidates to send you resumes and samples of their work. 

Good luck with searching Jeremy.

eLearning Designer/Producer

Mid-sized San Francisco marketing firm looking for a creative powerhouse well-versed in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Captivate 7 for freelance or potential long-term contract. Responsibilities include concept development, design, and production for animated eLearning modules. 

In addition to creative “chops”, the ideal candidate should have:

• Experience producing rich interactive experiences on a broad range of digital media platforms 

• Experience creating SCORM-compliant content

• Familiarity with the Saba platform

• The ability to work well in a team environment (art directors, copy writers, account team)

• A willingness to to work on-site

• A strong work ethic—and a commitment to meeting deadlines

If this sounds like a fit, please send a link to your online portfolio and resume/contact information to micahk@imarketingpartners.com. 

Hi all.  I'm brand new to this site and I am looking for some help with educational design for a web based product as well as an instructor led version of some of the material.  Another curriculum designer suggested this site as a good place to find qualified people. The project is training for financial services professionals.  We know very little about educational design, though we have the expertise and the content assembled and it has been reviewed, critiqued and reworked.  Now, we are ready for the next phase, to take it to market after being sure it meets industry standards.

If anyone here is interested, we'd like to talk with you.  If you can refer us to someone, we would be most grateful.  We need to get a framing document ready to present to our first prospect, who has expressed interest. We need to put a 3 phase curriculum into a format from which financial service people can learn a new skill set.  The ILT portion is first.  We expect that the material will also be applicable to other professional audiences as well. Non-disclosure agreement will be needed before getting into the material of course.

Thank you for any help.

Mikol

Good luck with this Mikol. Are you looking for someone local to yourself or is this open to those remotely located?

Hi everyone!

I'm new to this community.  I was directed to this forum in search of an Instructional Designer. I am seeking an ID to work with my team on a blended learning project for 3 months, approximately 20-30 hrs per week.  My preference is for someone local to the Atlanta area but will consider an ID with strong skills in a remote capacity.

 Requirements:

• Intermediate to advanced skills: Storyline, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
• Strong background in Instructional Design methodology
• Experience developing instructor led courses

Must be able to provide samples and references. 

Please send me an email for additional details.

I would be very interested in this work.  I have just completed a contract and would be available as of March 24th.  Please see my Linked In profile (Donna Carson) for more information.  I am also happy to provide my resume.  Thanks!