IT Training Department Blog

MAY 21, 2024

Finding the right eLearning developers can make or break your project. Never choose an eLearning development company that’s also an expert in the subject itself. If you only go into industry specialists, you could end up with a subject matter expert (SME) rather than an eLearning developer or instructional designer.

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Ed App

MAY 26, 2021

A few blog entries ago we took upon the topic of Subject Matter Experts and their roles and responsibilities within the company structures. In this article, we’re going to take a closer look at how Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) partake in the management of eLearning projects: what kind of expertise do they bring to the table?

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LearnDash

MARCH 25, 2021

Collaborating with an expert can bring new insights and increase the value of your program. No matter how well you know a subject, there will always be areas where another expert can offer new insight or knowledge. Either way, bringing in a subject matter expert can add value to your course. After all—they’re an expert!

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Petra Mayer

MARCH 13, 2024

Transcription The Situation In this case study, we cover the process of taking a client through a LMS Discovery Project to better understand the organization’s business, technical and security requirements. The project included research of internal stakeholders, clients and representatives of comparable organizations.

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Learning Routes

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

“One of the major advantages of project work is that it makes school more like real life. These days, you might have come across the word ‘project-based learning’ while searching for any college or university. And that is why you hear and see project-based learning on every educational platform.

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Allencomm

JUNE 2, 2022

Check out these project management tips to keep your training development project in alignment with your goals. The post Ask an Expert: How to Keep Your Training Development Project On-Track appeared first on AllenComm.

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Learning Pool

MAY 29, 2024

In particular, those employees who are subject matter experts (SMEs) can add a great deal when they are invited to the table. Often, it is easier for companies to look outward for subject matter experts for help in their various initiatives. And that is, essentially, what a thoughtfully cultivated SME community is.

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Hurix Digital

AUGUST 26, 2023

While SME can also stand for “ Subject Matter Expert ,” in the context of business and economics, SME most commonly refers to “Small and Medium-sized Enterprises.” For example, in software development, an SME might be an expert in a particular programming language or technology. What is a subject matter expert?

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Capytech

JANUARY 25, 2024

10 Mistakes to Avoid When Working with SMEs in E-Learning Development Projects It is often important to collaborate with SMEs (subject matter experts) during an e-learning development project. Avoiding the following 10 mistakes is a good place to start when working with SMEs in an e-learning development project.

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eLearningMind

APRIL 15, 2022

Could you create an eLearning program without the help of a subject matter expert? It’s one thing to do ad-hoc technical research by yourself; it’s another thing to rely on an expert who has invested years in building up their knowledge. What Is a Subject Matter Expert? The Skills of Subject Matter Experts.

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Hurix Digital

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In the domain of project execution, one piece often holds the key to the entire picture: subject matter expertise. While generalists juggle various components, it’s the subject matter experts (SMEs) who dive deep, offering nuanced insights that often make the difference between success and mediocrity. Switch gears to technology.

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Web Courseworks

JULY 15, 2010

dissertation project has its own project momentum. SME is an important person And so it is with managing eLearning development projects, especially as it relates to engaging the subject matter expert (SME). The SME is the content domain expert! So how can you inspire and keep the SME engaged in your project?

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

I genuinely don’t think it’s a subject matter expert’s job to write a full branching scenario. SMEs aren’t IDs First of all, your subject matter experts probably aren’t instructional designers. (If They aren’t experts in learning. After all, the SMEs are the experts, right?

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Yukon Learning

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Read on as we answer the “as heard in training” question: “ How can I organize my e-learning project assets for effective version control and file management? If you’re like a lot of e-learning developers, you’re probably working on multiple projects or with several customers at the same time.

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Infopro Learning

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

It involves supplementing your existing workforce with external talent or specialized talent services to meet specific project needs. Imagine having a flexible, on-demand pool of experts at your fingertips, ready to elevate your business to new heights. Key Considerations in Resource Augmentation 1.

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Rapid eLearning

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Meet with your client and determine what the training requirements are for the e-learning projects. When is the project due? Collateral from other projects? If you need access to subject matter experts or others on the team, it’s important to know that and how you’ll get that access. Often, it’s not.

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CourseArc

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Just like most other projects, eLearning projects can quickly become unmanageable – courses grow out of scope or Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to request multiple changes. Managing expectations is key to ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within scope. Why does this happen, and how can it be avoided?

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Infopro Learning

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Picture this: You’re running a business, and your staffing needs vary from project to project. They let you bring in experts who can join your team immediately and help your business grow. But what if your team doesn’t have a skill you need for a project, or you don’t have enough expertise?

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Association eLearning

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) may be from Mars, and Instructional Designers may be from Venus … but at the end of the day, your members are the actual center of the universe! I’m talking about the very frightening concept of each party accepting that both are experts in their own right. Helps make links to other concepts.

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eLearning Brothers

APRIL 29, 2020

There are many moving parts to an eLearning project. There are often subject matter experts to consult and stakeholders to satisfy. You might be working with instructional designers, developers, and contract workers like voiceover artists or videographers. And that’s all before you even factor in the learners themselves!

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TIER1 Performance

AUGUST 16, 2023

Four TiER1 project teams were recognized alongside partner organizations as finalists during the ninth annual LTEN Excellence Awards, the only professional awards program specifically recognizing excellence, innovation, and performance in life sciences training.

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TIER1 Performance

AUGUST 14, 2023

Four TiER1 project teams were recognized alongside partner organizations as finalists during the ninth annual LTEN Excellence Awards, the only professional awards program specifically recognizing excellence, innovation, and performance in life sciences training.

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eLearning Industry

MARCH 28, 2019

Are you getting the most out of your Subject Matter Expert relationship? If you aren’t collaborating, then your Subject Matter Expert may not be able to uphold their end of the bargain. In this article, I’ll share 7 insider secrets to find the best Subject Matter Expert and form a successful partnership.

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The eLearning Coach

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Subject Matter Experts or SMEs are indispensable in learning design. Subject matter experts or SMEs are usually an indispensable part of a learning development team. How can we build good relationships with subject matter experts and what can we do when issues and obstacles emerge?

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Kitaboo

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Being an editorial director is rewarding but can sometimes be daunting, especially when shuffling between multiple projects. On the one hand, you need to manage the team of editors to ensure the project is completed within a specified timeline. This will help you have a comprehensive overview of the project’s needs.

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Rapid eLearning

OCTOBER 5, 2021

I get a lot of project management questions, specifically how to keep the projects moving forward successfully. I’ve worked on plenty of projects that were complete and had the client then take it to someone else above them who wanted to make changes. Often projects get derailed with extra content or additional requirements.

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Mike Taylor

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Tips for Learning & Development from Leading Experts. 40 Top L&D Experts from around the world answer the prompt: “What’s something you think L&D professionals could sometimes improve on, and what tip(s) would you offer for improving?”. What must be included in the outline ? How to create a course outline step by step ?

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Mike Taylor

APRIL 21, 2023

Learn more → Becoming an Expert Generalist The article by Nick DeWilde explains how being an expert generalist can give you a unique advantage in today’s fast-changing and complex world. With expert guidance and state-of-the-art resources, you’ll feel like a Hollywood insider in no time.

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eLearning Industry

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Discover key custom eLearning expert tips from Instructional Design, performance consulting, and project management strategies to improve your employee training plan. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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From the Coleface

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

One term that has been static is SME (subject matter expert). One Big Four firm has already started dropping SME as a term for internal L&D projects. Personally, I’m grateful to have worked with many brilliant experts and valued learning from them the ‘tricks of many trades’ to co-create learning experiences.

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KnowledgeAnywhere

MAY 27, 2021

And without being an expert on soft skill or evaluation, I tried to answer on principle. This means project based work, and I’ve long argued that you can’t learn such skills without a domain. When I teach, I prefer to give group work projects that do require these skills. And that yielded an initial answer.

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Capytech

JANUARY 25, 2024

10 Mistakes to Avoid When Working with SMEs in E-Learning Development Projects It is often important to collaborate with SMEs (subject matter experts) during an e-learning development project. Avoiding the following 10 mistakes is a good place to start when working with SMEs in an e-learning development project.

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Capytech

JANUARY 25, 2024

10 Mistakes to Avoid When Working with SMEs in E-Learning Development Projects It is often important to collaborate with SMEs (subject matter experts) during an e-learning development project. Avoiding the following 10 mistakes is a good place to start when working with SMEs in an e-learning development project.

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Coursera

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Valentina is a certified Scrum Master and project management professional (PMP) working in the IT industry. After graduating, I spent years working in the industrial and IT sectors in Colombia, starting as a project coordinator and advancing to lead project manager. Read about her inspiring journey from learner to team lead.

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