I am an experienced Instructional Designer and digital learning strategist with over 11 years of creating scalable digital learning programs that deliver measurable business outcomes. I specialize in curriculum development, adult learning principles, and transforming complex concepts into engaging, learner-centered experiences. I thrive in leading cross-functional teams and using data-driven insights to develop innovative learning solutions. I am passionate about delivering high-quality, customer-focused training programs that boost performance and empower diverse audiences. My work spans self-paced, virtual instructor-led, and live classroom training formats, with a strong commitment to quality, accessibility, and inclusivity.

Akshita Banerjee

I am an experienced Instructional Designer and digital learning strategist with over 11 years of creating scalable digital learning programs that deliver measurable business outcomes. I specialize in curriculum development, adult learning principles, and transforming complex concepts into engaging, learner-centered experiences. I thrive in leading cross-functional teams and using data-driven insights to develop innovative learning solutions. I am passionate about delivering high-quality, customer-focused training programs that boost performance and empower diverse audiences. My work spans self-paced, virtual instructor-led, and live classroom training formats, with a strong commitment to quality, accessibility, and inclusivity.

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I am an experienced Instructional Designer and digital learning strategist with over 11 years of creating scalable digital learning programs that deliver measurable business outcomes. I specialize in curriculum development, adult learning principles, and transforming complex concepts into engaging, learner-centered experiences. I thrive in leading cross-functional teams and using data-driven insights to develop innovative learning solutions.

I am passionate about delivering high-quality, customer-focused training programs that boost performance and empower diverse audiences. My work spans self-paced, virtual instructor-led, and live classroom training formats, with a strong commitment to quality, accessibility, and inclusivity.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Associate Director of Design at Emeritus
June 30, 2025 - July 21, 2025
Designed and managed 30+ online programs with global institutions, resulting in over 15,000 enrollments and $10M revenue growth. Specialized in executive education and curriculum strategy, boosting enrollments by 25–40%. Leveraged backward design, ADDIE, and learning analytics to transform programs and increase learner satisfaction. Led instructional design teams, managed stakeholders, and utilized project coordination and AI tools to enhance operational efficiency. Created interactive content, assessments, and videos that increased course appeal and marketability. Conducted data-driven assessments to identify gaps and improve course outlines.
Senior Design Manager at Emeritus
June 30, 2023 - July 21, 2025
Led content development and stakeholder engagement for executive programs, aligning learning solutions with business goals. Collaborated with lead faculty from top universities to co-develop learning outcomes and curricula for executive audiences. Managed course production workflows using Wrike and Airtable, fostering collaboration and strong stakeholder relationships. Trained and mentored instructional designers to ensure quality standards and project timeline adherence.
Senior Instructional Designer at Emeritus
January 1, 2021 - July 21, 2025
Designed digital learning content for professional certificate programs across multiple subjects including business, marketing, finance, technology, and emerging AI topics. Storyboarded educational videos and activities, collaborating with graphic designers. Applied Quality Matters and WCAG accessibility standards to ensure content quality and inclusivity.
Instructional Designer, Co-Team Lead at Ixia Solutions LLP
August 1, 2018 - July 21, 2025
Partnered with Edmentum Inc. to develop supplemental educational materials for K–12 students. Led a team of instructional designers, delegating tasks, monitoring progress, and providing training and mentorship. Reviewed content for language precision and factual accuracy, enhancing content quality. Created engaging fiction and non-fiction materials to assess language and comprehension. Delivered multimedia lessons for preparatory assessment training and managed multiple projects effectively to meet client deadlines.
Instructional Design Analyst at Accenture Solutions
January 1, 2018 - July 21, 2025
Developed instructional guides to train pension services employees in Ontario, Canada, on new pension systems. Designed interactive instructor-led and web-based trainings to improve engagement and proficiency. Established standards and documentation for workflow consistency. Collaborated with subject matter experts and delivered content walkthroughs for client feedback. Created reusable templates for efficient future instructional development.
Senior Instructional Writer at Praxis Interactive Technologies
February 1, 2017 - July 21, 2025
Collaborated with Edmentum Inc. to develop high-quality supplemental learning materials for K–12 students. Authored and reviewed informational and fictional passages for assessment items focused on language skills. Designed multimedia lessons for foundational student training. Developed evaluation items tailored for standardized tests such as ACT and SAT.
Associate Director of Design at Emeritus
June 30, 2025 - July 21, 2025
Designed and managed over 30 online programs with global institutions, generating $10M in revenue growth. Specialized in executive education and curriculum strategy, increasing enrollments by 25-40%. Used backward design, ADDIE, and learning analytics to boost learner satisfaction by 25%. Led instructional design teams and managed stakeholders, utilizing tools like Wrike, Airtable, and AI for operational efficiency. Created interactive content and assessments that increased course appeal and marketability. Conducted data-driven assessments to improve course outlines resulting in higher satisfaction scores.
Senior Design Manager at Emeritus
June 30, 2023 - July 21, 2025
Led content development and stakeholder engagement for executive programs, aligning learning with business goals to maintain high quality. Collaborated with faculty from top universities to develop impactful curricula for diverse executive audiences. Managed course production workflows using Wrike and Airtable, fostering cross-functional collaboration. Trained and mentored instructional designers ensuring quality standards and timelines were met.
Senior Instructional Designer at Emeritus
January 31, 2021 - July 21, 2025
Designed digital learning content for professional certificate programs across various topics including business, marketing, finance, technology, healthcare, and AI. Created storyboards for educational videos and e-learning activities, collaborating with graphic designers to produce visually engaging content. Ensured quality and inclusivity by applying Quality Matters and WCAG accessibility standards.
Instructional Designer, Co-Team Lead at Ixia Solutions LLP
August 31, 2018 - July 21, 2025
Developed supplemental educational materials for K–12 students in partnership with Edmentum Inc. Led a team of instructional designers, delegated tasks, monitored progress, and provided training and mentorship. Reviewed content for language precision and factual accuracy, offering constructive feedback. Created engaging fiction and non-fiction materials to assess various competencies. Managed multiple projects and met tight deadlines.
Instructional Design Analyst at Accenture Solutions
January 31, 2018 - July 21, 2025
Developed instructional guides and training materials for pension services employees in Ontario, Canada. Designed interactive Instructor-Led and Web-Based Trainings to enhance user engagement and system proficiency. Collaborated with team members and subject matter experts to maintain quality and consistency. Delivered client content walkthroughs and implemented feedback. Created reusable templates for future projects.
Senior Instructional Writer at Praxis Interactive Technologies
February 28, 2017 - July 21, 2025
Developed high-quality supplemental learning materials for K–12 students in partnership with Edmentum Inc. Authored passages for practice and assessments evaluating grammar, comprehension, writing proficiency, and literary analysis. Reviewed and improved content created by other writers. Designed multimedia lessons to prepare students for assessment exams. Created evaluation items tailored for standardized tests such as ACT and SAT.

Education

Master’s at University of Mumbai
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Bachelor’s at University of Mumbai
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Master’s at University of Mumbai
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Bachelor’s at University of Mumbai
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009

Qualifications

Certificate in Learning Design
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
Certificate in Learning Design
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Healthcare, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment