Connie Malamed

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Founder, Mastering Instructional Design

Connie Malamed helps learning professionals advance their careers by building skills and visibility. She is the founder of the learning community, Mastering Instructional Design and publisher of The eLearning Coach website and podcast. She is also the author of Visual Design Solutions and Visual Language for Designers. Connie publishes a monthly newsletter for learning designers with articles, resources, and freebies.

Designing Learning, Not Just E‑Learning With Connie Malamed
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Feb. 15, 2026

Designing Learning, Not Just E‑Learning With Connie Malamed

Want to design learning that actually sticks—and gets you hired? Jackie sits down with Connie Malamed, publisher of The eLearning Coach website and podcast, author of Visual Design Solutions and Visual Language for Designers, to unpack how newcomers can skip the noise, master the essentials, and build a portfolio that proves real instructional design skill. We dive into the mindset shift from “make e‑learning” to “design for how people learn,” then get tactical: reducing cognitive load with whit...