Click here for a list of clients. |
Jacqueline Sirota's Learning x Technology Solutions provides instructional design and learning consulting services for corporate clients, including:
|
Learning solutions providers who require instructional design and learning consulting services.In today’s economy, the smart corporate choice is hiring a company to come in and help with the challenges of overflow work, developing new learning programs, or writing product and technical documentation. Outsourcing to Jacqueline Sirota Learning x Technology Solutison to educate your workforce and train your customers and/or your in-house trainers is a wise decision. Let us be your partner! Find out what some of today’s most successful corporations already know. Call Jacqueline Sirota Learning x Technology Solutions at 619.218.2542 today.
Services include:
Jacqueline’s expertise includes developing content for everything from customized PC software to ERP, as well as soft skills such as business writing and specialized content from psychologists to engineers. She is experienced at developing and delivering curriculum in both the physical and virtual worlds, in a traditional classroom or e-learning environment (on-demand, self-paced) . Jacqueline’s process includes the following steps:
- Conduct needs assessment to determine clear understanding of the "gaps" between desired outcomes and the learner's existing knowledge and skill sets.
- Design learning program by determining specific learning objectives, assessment instruments, exercises, and content.
- Develop learning content, which may include instructional storyboards, student and trainer guides, exercises, and assessments. If program will be instructor-led, the development may also include train-the-trainer materials.
- Implement training program by delivering to learners.
- Evaluate training program effectiveness.
As a PMP-certified project manager, Jacqueline can take a project from strategic planning to final deliverables and is experienced at working with a wide range of professionals at all levels, from subject matter experts, to instructional designers/technical writers, as well as engineers and project managers. Self-sufficient, flexible and experienced at working with very little direction, Jacqueline has never gone over budget on a project. When brought in at the earliest stages, she advises on appropriate learning tools and methods, and manages the entire project from start to finish. This includes:
- Requirements gathering
- Planning
- Scheduling
- Allocating resources
- Budgeting
- Monitoring, and
- Reporting on project activities
As an adult-learning specialist, professional communicator, and former software developer, Jacqueline is uniquely qualified to translate technology into clear language so people can realize its benefits. She designs, writes, edits, and produces high-quality technical documentation using established standards, defined style guides and processes. Deliverables include:
- E-learning storyboards
- Field technician guides
- User guides
- Online help
- Web content
- Administrator guides
- Getting started guides
- Installation guides
- Setup guides
- Job aids
Experienced in both online and on-ground instruction, Jacqueline provides effective, engaging facilitation for adult learners of all levels, from line employees to private sessions for senior executives. She is as comfortable presenting for a technical audience as she is for the general public and has facilitated hundreds of training sessions throughout her career. Her experience includes:
- Product training
- Customized business applications
- Various custom and off-the-shelf computer applications
- Presentation skills for classroom trainers
- Communication Skills for Career Growth, Improving Listening Skills, Resolving Conflict
- Skills for Professional Development
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Business and college writing classes
- Business Information Systems, Computers and Information Processing
Jacqueline is a classic early adopter, always one of the first to get her hands on new technology and try it out. She builds on her degree in computer programming and seven years as a software developer with a master’s degree in educational technology to create virtual learning experiences of technical and non-technical content.
She is proficient in all standard Microsoft business applications as well as:
- Second Life, Google Apps, Various social media (blogging, forums, etc.), Dreamweaver, MS Project, Visio, Framemaker, SnagIt, Robohelp, and Sharepoint.
- Proficient in Captivate and Articulate.