Ranjith Battu

Experience

1. Instructional Designer

   Prominds Skill Catalysts

   May 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   An Instructional Designer (ID) is responsible for designing and developing educational and training materials that enable effective learning. They combine knowledge of learning theory, technology, and user experience to create instructional content for:Corporate trainingK–12 and higher educationeLearning coursesGovernment and military trainingHealthcare, IT, or industry-specific onboarding Key Responsibilities1. Learning Needs Analysis•Identify performance gaps through interviews, surveys, or data analysis.•Define clear learning objectives aligned with organizational goals.2. Curriculum and Course Design•Develop instructional strategies, learning paths, and curricula.•Choose appropriate instructional methods (e.g, video, scenario-based learning, simulations, instructor-led training).3. Content DevelopmentCreate content such as:Training manualsJob aidsInteractive modulesStoryboardsAssessments (quizzes, exams, performance tasks)4. eLearning Development• Build engaging, interactive learning materials using:o Articulate Storylineo Adobe Captivateo Rise 360o Camtasia• 5. Collaboration• Work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather and verify technical or domain-specific information.• Partner with graphic designers, developers, project managers, and stakeholders.6. Evaluation & Feedback• Design formative and summative assessments.• Collect learner feedback to iterate and improve content.• Apply Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Evaluation (Reaction, Learning, Behavior, Results).Required Skills & Knowledge• Instructional design models: ADDIE, SAM, Bloom’s Taxonomy, Gagne’s Nine Events• Learning Management Systems (LMS): Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas, SuccessFactors, Cornerstone, etc.• Adult learning theory (Andragogy)• Accessibility & usability standards (Section 508, WCAG)• Agile or project management knowledge is a plus• Strong writing and editing skills• Basic graphic design and media editing skills (Photoshop, Premiere, etc.)