Learning Designer

Correlation One is an education technology company building the workforce development platform of the future. 

We close skill gaps for enterprises, governments and individuals, while empowering disenfranchised segments of the workforce. By providing training-to-job programs that are 100% free for learners, we eliminate traditional barriers to opportunities. We are committed to helping enterprises like Amazon, Walmart, Prudential, Citadel, Colgate, Johnson & Johnson, Target, Merck and others reskill their workforces to prepare them for the jobs of tomorrow. We build community-oriented, jobs-first learning experiences that offer a human touch and leverage technology to create best-in-class outcomes for everyone. 

Each program is taught by industry leaders and experts, professors and teaching assistants, delivered virtually to cohort-based learning communities. We currently run over 12 types of programs for 12,000+ learners each year in 10+ countries, and we plan to grow 5-10x in the next two years. Correlation One is proud to be ranked #6 in LinkedIn's Top Startups 2022 list and a Fast Company’s World Changing Idea winner. Join us as we build the workplace development platform of the future! 

About the Role

Are you passionate about education and Learning & Development? Are you excited about empowering people to develop skills in data and AI? This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your data skills to design engaging and effective online learning experiences. The Learning Designer will play an important role in designing training workshops and programs with measurable impact for learners at all levels from individual contributors to executives, with technical and non-technical backgrounds. This person will leverage their expertise in adult learning and co-design principles to design content and activities that are evidence-based, customer and user-centered, and results-driven. 

Based on education for employment and career development best practices, they will research, design, and refine engaging learning experiences in data, AI, and other technology areas. A successful Learning Designer will work closely with Content Development, Sales, Account Management, Operations, and potential learners and facilitators to ensure each program is designed to deliver a learning experience that enables impactful professional growth and advancement for our learners, while also achieving demonstrable outcomes for clients and Correlation One. 

Key Responsibilities

• Define learning objectives based on client needs, create course outlines, design content and activities that align with learning objectives, and develop slides and instructor guides for live online training programs focusing on data and AI.
• Manage content development for programs from inception to completion, defining and meeting objectives and timelines, and setting up mechanisms to track and communicate progress to internal and external stakeholders. 
• Understand and follow clients’ strategic direction and translate client needs to curriculum requirements. 
• Collaborate with experts and account managers to ensure effective design, development, implementation, and feedback loops, considering different aspects of learning including assessment, delivery, and facilitation.
• Provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders on best practices of online learning design and development and present innovative solutions.
• Bring a content and learning perspective to decision making, weighing pros and cons based on the learning experience and desired goals and outcomes for each program.
• Provide recommendations for content delivery methods based on learner profile, client goals, and content subject matter.
• Develop and grow knowledge of the EdTech and corporate learning landscape.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• 2-4 years experience working in a Learning or Instructional Designer role. Experience executing projects that align with company and client goals. Strong understanding of how projects impact goals, prioritizing based on highest impact.
• Comfortable with designing training for data and data-adjacent technical topics (Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Cloud, SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, etc.)
• Expertise in designing courses for online learning, both synchronous and asynchronous training.
• Comfortable with quick pivots and operating with some level of ambiguity; seeks clarity through open and thoughtful communication. 
• Data-driven and results-oriented.
• Biased for action; tenacious. 
• Collaborative spirit, proactive in reaching out to people and keeping them in the loop, ability to be self-sufficient in determining appropriate channels for communication and collaboration. 
• Self aware and able to learn and grow from actions that did not return the desired outcome.
• Comfortable and excited to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Superior written communication skills and attention to detail. 

We believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our team members. We encourage applicants to bring their unique skills, experiences, and outlook to our energetic work environment.

How we support our people 

• Insurance or subsidies based on country
• Retirement plan based on country 
• Unlimited Time Off, with a minimum time off recommendation 
• 10 company-paid holidays
• Official company-wide holiday for the last week of the calendar year 
• Access to free data skills training through our programs
• A company culture that empowers individuals and embraces diversity through its core mission

The compensation range for this position is specific to location and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. These factors include (but are not limited to) location, experience, education and skill sets. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $70,000 - 85,000 USD. Please note that the shared range is specific to Canada.The range only reflects the base salary.

Correlation One’s Commitment 

Correlation One is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Correlation One provides a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at Correlation One are based solely on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage applicants to bring their unique skills, experiences, and outlook to our work environment. 

Correlation One is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Correlation One strives to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].