Sayantani B.

Hello! I’m a passionate, outcome-focused Learning Designer with almost two decades of experience in instructional design, learning strategy, and content development. I specialize in crafting outcome-driven, application-based learning experiences that solve real business problems, enhance learner engagement, and drive performance. Whether you're developing a new training program, revamping legacy content, or building a scalable learning path, I bring both strategic vision and hands-on expertise to help you succeed. What I Bring to Your Project ✔️ A Deep Understanding of How Adults Learn I design with empathy and clarity, using adult learning principles and behavioral psychology to make content meaningful, memorable, and motivating. ✔️ Business Alignment from the Start I don’t just design learning, I solve business problems. I begin with a clear understanding of your organizational goals and learner needs to ensure every learning solution supports real outcomes. ✔️ End-to-End Instructional Design Expertise From the initial needs analysis through to storyboard development, QA, and pilot testing, I manage the full design cycle, keeping learners at the center and results in focus. ✔️ Practical, Application-Based Learning I champion experiential and scenario-based approaches that help learners not just understand, but apply what they’ve learned in real-world contexts. ✔️ Learning Journey Curation Across LMS Platforms I design and curate structured learning journeys on platforms like Degreed, Open edX, and proprietary LMS, aligning content with learner roles, business goals, and performance milestones to create a cohesive and motivating experience. My Core Services Here’s how I typically support my clients: Learning Needs Analysis & Solution Design: - Partnering with SMEs, business leads, and L&D teams to uncover training needs - Aligning learning objectives to business KPIs using Bloom’s Taxonomy - Mapping audience characteristics to tailor the experience Course Design & Storyboarding - Developing High-Level Design (HLD) documents that structure the learning journey - Writing detailed, media-friendly storyboards that guide development teams - Organizing content logically and sequentially for maximum comprehension and retention Video Scriptwriting - Writing compelling scripts for a range of video formats (motion graphic, live action, talking head) - Ensuring that multimedia elements enhance, not distract from, the learning experience Assessment & Reinforcement - Creating formative and summative assessments to measure learning outcomes - Designing scenario-based questions, branching quizzes, and reflective checkpoints - Building job aids, microlearning refreshers, and performance support tools Quality Assurance & Pilot Testing - Conducting rigorous QA for content, functionality, and learner engagement - Facilitating pilot rollouts to gather feedback and fine-tune delivery - Ensuring courses meet accessibility, usability, and instructional quality standards Relevant Certifications Brinkerhoff High Performance Learning Journeys® Certification Program • HPLJ Champion Association for Talent Development • Designing Learning Certificate Lynda.com/LinkedIn Learning Agile ID | Storyboarding | Measuring Learning Effectiveness | Working with SMEs|Generative AI in L&D | Writing Effective Learning Objectives | Learner Engagement Techniques Degreed Level 5: Instructional Design | Level 4: Adult Learning | Design Thinking | Needs Analysis