10 Professional Skills Every E-Learning Designer Needs

Check out these articles for some keen insights and loads of tips, tools, techniques, and free resources to help you boost your professional game.

 

When you think about the skills an e-learning professional needs, you may find that some of these skills come to mind first:

  • Good with authoring tools
  • Familiar with learning technology
  • Understands instructional design and learning theory
  • Writes good copy
  • Flair for visual design

While all of these are important, there are some other, under-the-radar skills that can make or break your e-learning career: things like being a good project manager, having consultative skills, managing your time (and your business if you’re a freelancer), and communicating effectively with others.

So, how do your professional skills stack up?