I am a Learning and Development Specialist with 25 years’ experience designing and delivering training solutions that enhance workplace performance. I have developed 150+ training programmes for Absa Bank across 12 countries, covering banking systems, people skills, and regulatory compliance. My initiatives ranged from specialised courses for 120 employees to large-scale programmes for 48,000 staff, achieving a 95% training adherence rate and 100% learner throughput on key rollouts. Based in Dublin, Ireland, I operate DesignLearning as a remote freelance instructional designer and also support AWS in health and safety microlearning projects. I design blended eLearning using tools such as Articulate 360 Storyline, iSpring, Lectora Inspire and Vyond, while advocating for accessibility and audit-compliant training across sectors. I have experience managing vendor relationships, driving compliance training in multinational environments, and contributing to GDPR-related eLearning trials for organisations like the Church of Ireland.

Tyrone Lewis

I am a Learning and Development Specialist with 25 years’ experience designing and delivering training solutions that enhance workplace performance. I have developed 150+ training programmes for Absa Bank across 12 countries, covering banking systems, people skills, and regulatory compliance. My initiatives ranged from specialised courses for 120 employees to large-scale programmes for 48,000 staff, achieving a 95% training adherence rate and 100% learner throughput on key rollouts. Based in Dublin, Ireland, I operate DesignLearning as a remote freelance instructional designer and also support AWS in health and safety microlearning projects. I design blended eLearning using tools such as Articulate 360 Storyline, iSpring, Lectora Inspire and Vyond, while advocating for accessibility and audit-compliant training across sectors. I have experience managing vendor relationships, driving compliance training in multinational environments, and contributing to GDPR-related eLearning trials for organisations like the Church of Ireland.

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I am a Learning and Development Specialist with 25 years’ experience designing and delivering training solutions that enhance workplace performance. I have developed 150+ training programmes for Absa Bank across 12 countries, covering banking systems, people skills, and regulatory compliance. My initiatives ranged from specialised courses for 120 employees to large-scale programmes for 48,000 staff, achieving a 95% training adherence rate and 100% learner throughput on key rollouts.

Based in Dublin, Ireland, I operate DesignLearning as a remote freelance instructional designer and also support AWS in health and safety microlearning projects. I design blended eLearning using tools such as Articulate 360 Storyline, iSpring, Lectora Inspire and Vyond, while advocating for accessibility and audit-compliant training across sectors. I have experience managing vendor relationships, driving compliance training in multinational environments, and contributing to GDPR-related eLearning trials for organisations like the Church of Ireland.

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Work Experience

Owner / Freelance Instructional Designer at DesignLearning
August 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance instructional designer delivering compliance-focused eLearning and blended learning solutions. Developed 24 compliance-focused modules for Game2Change (Massmart), built an online English language assessment for Avenue English with automated grading and adaptive questioning, created six compliance modules for Game2Change, produced five eLearning courses for InfoDesign, developed NFT training for Artfundi as part of an artist university project, and volunteered eLearning support for the Church of Ireland GDPR trial.
Contract Learning Experience Designer at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
September 1, 2025 - Present
Contract Learning Experience Designer for Health and Safety Microlearning. Developed behavioural eLearning using in-house AI tools to script videos embedded in Articulate Storyline with interactive pre- and post-assessments.
Senior Instructional Designer at Absa Bank
April 1, 2010 - July 1, 2022
Led the transition from in-person workshops to blended learning, reducing costs by 40-60%, and designed AML training for Barclays Bank UK affecting 48,000 employees across 12 African countries. Also developed and facilitated business process workshops, managed vendor relationships, mentored junior designers, and ensured alignment with regulatory requirements.
Learning Information Specialist at Absa Bank
February 1, 2009 - March 1, 2010
Standardised learning reports and data analytics, increasing efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance. Generated comprehensive learning performance reports to support executive decision-making and audit requirements.
Instructional Designer at Absa Bank
September 1, 2003 - January 1, 2009
Led the design and development of National Credit Act training for 20,000 employees, achieving 100% learner throughput and regulatory compliance. Created training programs across multiple departments to enhance organisational efficiency.

Education

ChatGPT Training at InfoDesign, Johannesburg
January 1, 2024 - December 4, 2025
Camtasia, Articulate 360, iSpring, Vyond Training at InfoDesign, Johannesburg
January 1, 2022 - December 4, 2025
Advanced Authoring for Content Developers at ePI-USE, Johannesburg
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
Lectora Inspire Training at Bytes People Solutions, Johannesburg
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
Short Course in Graphic Design at University of Cape Town
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
Bachelor of Training Development at North-West University – Potchefstroom
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025

Qualifications

ChatGPT Training
January 1, 2024 - December 4, 2025
Camtasia, Articulate 360, iSpring, Vyond Training
January 1, 2022 - December 4, 2025
Advanced Authoring for Content Developers
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
Lectora Inspire Training
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
Short Course in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
Bachelor of Training Development
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other