Kim Edwards – Providing pathways to powerful learning through innovative Instructional Design.

Hi, I'm Kim Edwards

A strategic Instructional Designer with a foundation in recruitment and a passion for creating learning that aligns with real-world outcomes.

A Journey from People to Learning

After 30 rewarding years in the recruitment industry, I pivoted my career to embrace my passion for Instructional Design—a field I’ve been immersed in for the past seven years. This blend of experiences equips me with a unique perspective on people management and educational strategies.

My work spans utilities, early childhood education, and vocational education, and focuses on crafting effective, inclusive learning pathways aligned to Australian standards and industry outcomes.

I see learning as both a design challenge and a human opportunity.

Bringing Learning to Life: Tools, Platforms, and Strengths.

Tools

🎨 Authoring & Visual Design

Articulate 360 (Rise, Storyline), Adobe Captivate (simulations), Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Snagit, Camtasia.

🖼️ Visual Design & Image Creation (AI + Traditional)

Adobe Creative Cloud, Photoshop, Canva Pro, SoraGPT, MidJourney, Meta AI.

📹 Video & Screen Capture

ScreenPal, Loom, Camtasia, InVideo (AI), SoraGPT

♿ Accessibility & Inclusive Design

Use WCAG checkers and contrast tools to ensure inclusive learning design.

🧰 Collaboration & Productivity

Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Google Workspace

🧭 Project & Planning Tools

Trello, Microsoft Planner, Notion, Miro, Monday.com

📊 Data & Reporting

Excel, AI-supported dashboards, Survey tools

💡 AI & Emerging Tech

ChatGPT, Custom GPTs, AI writing assistants

🗂 Microsoft 365 Suite

Use Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint to streamline content creation and collaboration.

Platforms

🧭 Learning Management Systems

Manage LearnUpon LMS across business units. Also experienced with Moodle, Brightspace, SumTotal, Learn Dash and SharePoint-based platforms.

🔗 External Learning Platforms

Curate and integrate resources from LinkedIn Learning and Udemy for Business into tailored learning pathways.
Manage licences, track engagement, and support a culture of continuous learning through thoughtful adoption and enablement.

💡 Microsoft Viva Suite

Support organisational alignment and enablement through Viva Learning, Goals, and Insights — integrating seamlessly with existing platforms like LinkedIn Learning.

📌 Project Tracking in Practice

Track live instructional design projects using Trello and Microsoft Planner for stakeholder alignment.

📥 SharePoint & Intranets

Create intuitive comms portals and training hubs to centralise access and reduce learner friction across teams.

Strengths

🧭 Problem-Solving

Translate business challenges into structured, effective learning pathways.

💬 Stakeholder Communication & SME Enablement

Build trust and clarity through collaborative needs analysis and feedback loops.
Empower Subject Matter Experts with structure and guidance to extract, shape, and share content effectively.

⚙️ Process Thinking

Balance creativity with structure to deliver consistent, outcomes-driven solutions.

🎯 Learning Strategy

Design learning that aligns with capability needs and business goals, linking outcomes to measurable impact.

✍️ Technical Writing for Learning

Specialist in transforming complex technical inputs into clear, engaging learning materials — including scripts, foundational content, and assessments.

📚 Standards-Aligned Design

Skilled in aligning learning content with Australian regulatory frameworks — including RTO standards and industry-specific requirements — to ensure compliance, credibility, and workplace relevance.

How I Design with Purpose and Adaptability

I bring structure and intention to every learning experience I design — drawing from proven models like ADDIE and MAP IT while adapting to the specific behavioural or business goals at hand. Whether creating compliance eLearning or capability uplift programs, I work in ways that are responsive, efficient, and always learner-focused.

The Process I Use (ADDIE + MAP IT Blend)

Analyse

Understand the business challenges, identify learning needs, and align objectives with real-world goals.

Design

Craft clear, learner-focused pathways that resonate with your people and purpose.

Develop

Build interactive, meaningful content — from eLearning modules to supporting job aids.

Implement

Roll out learning seamlessly, engaging learners across platforms and contexts.

Evaluate

Measure outcomes, gather feedback, and iterate for continuous improvement.

I also draw from complementary frameworks like Bloom’s Taxonomy and Kirkpatrick’s Evaluation Model, especially when designing for behavioural change, workplace impact, or long-term capability uplift.

My Anchors: Strategic Thinking & Inclusive Design

These anchors reflect how I blend strategic clarity with inclusive design — ensuring learning meets real needs and respects real people.

I align learning with business goals, support teams through change, and foster growth through mentoring.

🧭 Strategic Leadership

I thrive in roles that require systems thinking, big-picture alignment, and the ability to link learning with business strategy.

🤝 Coaching & Mentoring

With a people-first mindset, I support team growth through mentoring and capability-building, especially during organisational change.

🧩 Change & Conflict Navigation

I excel in managing complexity, bridging diverse needs, and helping teams navigate transformation with clarity and confidence.

I design inclusive learning that’s easy to access, compliant with WCAG, and scalable across teams and SMEs.

🗂 SharePoint & Communication Solutions

I design intuitive SharePoint sites and internal comms workflows to make training and resources more accessible across teams.

♿ WCAG Compliance

My learning materials are built with accessibility in mind, meeting WCAG standards for inclusive design.

🧠 Ethical Learning Enablement

I build ethical, learner-centred frameworks that empower SMEs and support scalable team learning.