Andrew specializes in creating effective learning solutions that drive results, regardless of the subject matter or industry. Andrew’s success lies in adapting core Instructional Design principles to meet the unique needs of the diverse industries he’s worked in, including highly-regulated finance, culture-rich theme parks and lifestyle-driven retail. While Andrew follows a steadfast, systematic framework, he also brings an authentic approach as a storyteller, ensuring every piece of work—from eLearning to microlearning—is engaging, memorable, and delivers immediate and sustained business impact.
What kind of job do you have in instructional or learning design?
I specialize in creating effective learning solutions that drive results, regardless of the subject matter or industry. My success lies in adapting core Instructional Design principles to meet the unique needs of the diverse industries I’ve worked in, including highly-regulated finance, culture-rich theme parks, and lifestyle-driven retail. While I follow a steadfast, systematic framework, I bring an authentic approach as a storyteller, ensuring every piece of work—from eLearning to microlearning—is engaging, memorable, and delivers immediate and sustained business impact.
Why did you choose the LDT program?
I chose the LDT program for two standout reasons. First, the caliber of the faculty: my instructors were active practitioners and industry leaders, ensuring the material was immediately relevant. Second, the program’s firm alignment with proven, results-driven methodologies. The curriculum expanded far beyond a focus on specific content creation tools, emphasizing the core strategic frameworks necessary to understand and solve performance problems, which is the key to long-term career success
How did the LDT program help you achieve your career goals?
The LDT program was instrumental in my career growth by filling critical knowledge gaps I hadn’t even identified. Deep dives into ethics, accessibility, stakeholder management, program management and advanced needs analysis helped transform my practice. This strengthened foundation led directly to my career advancement while in the program, as I became a stronger Instructional Designer and an influential model to my peers.
What advice would you share with prospective LDT applicants?
My advice is to consider the long-term career stability that a structured, methodology-focused program provides. The industry is rapidly changing, driven by new technologies like eLearning, microlearning, and AI tools. A good Instructional Designer knows their tools and produces content; a great one has the deep strategic insight to remain relevant, adapt to change, and take command of their career – that’s the difference this program makes.
What were you balancing while participating in the LDT program?
While in the LDT program, I navigated a significant personal transformation: adapting to becoming single, managing all household duties, prioritizing my own wellness, and succeeding in a demanding full-time job. It was a new level of adulting that required strategic action, learning to lean on family and community, and understanding how to effectively put myself first. I learned that completing the program while balancing intense personal change is absolutely possible and that the support is available.
What was your favorite part of the program?
The most unexpected, yet rewarding, part of the program was the authority I gained in making training recommendations. I noticed a distinct shift: after a while, my stakeholders stopped asking me to justify my decisions and started coming to me directly for advice and strategic insight. The program didn’t just teach me to design content; it taught me how to become a trusted, strategic partner.
How did you stay motivated throughout the program in the face of competing priorities in your life?
I was initially nervous about the program’s fast-paced structure given my competing priorities, but that pace actually became my biggest motivator. The quick turnaround meant that every week, I acquired a new, tangible skill – something I could be proud of and immediately apply in the real world. This constant, measurable progress, rather than long periods between milestones, kept me motivated and gave me a continuous sense of accomplishment.
LDT Graduating Class:
2023