I have over 18-years experience as a training professional.

I have used adult learning theory and visual design skills to help people learn in hospitals and airlines to wind farms and coal mines. I also coach mountain biking, build bicycles, and volunteer in my community.

Headshot of Michael Johns - A training professional with experience in project management, adult learning theory and stakeholder engagement.
An isometric graphic of the power station from the Rio Tinto Gove Alumina Refinery

Key skills

  • Adult learning methodologies and frameworks (e.g. Blooms, SAM, ADDIE, Action mapping, Backwards design)
  • Storyboards and mindmapping
  • Curriculum design and needs analysis
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Project management
  • E-commerce (Woocommerce, Shopify)
  • Design software (Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Vyond, WordPress)
  • Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
  • Articulate Storyline 360 & Rise, Adobe Captivate. Loom and H5P
  • Learning Management Systems (Moodle, EdApp and Canvas)
  • Face-to-face, group and virtual training

From a construction company to a cycling club, I have gained a lot of experience collaborating with others and managing various projects.

“Michael is respectful, good-humoured and actively interested in learning design. His research and work was of the highest quality. I am glad he wants to continue his journey down this path.”

Spiros Soulis
Queensland University of Technology

“Michael’s clear explanation of the steps he would take in creating our training material, along with his obvious enthusiasm for instructional design was refreshing.”

Corinne Matlawski
Midcoast Shire Council NSW

“His professional skills are outstanding. Having a deep sense of analysis and creativity, he can design a fantastic learning experience for your team. It is my pleasure to recommend him!”

María Fernanda Bonett
Cochlear

“Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is an absurd one” – Voltaire

Voltaire was onto something here. You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need to have the right questions.

Illustration of a crowded bookshelf. The books are titled with various learning and design titles. Illustration by Michael Johns
Illustration by Michael Johns