From time to time, I share real instructional design roles to help you benchmark your skills, not to sell dreams.
Here’s one such role:
👉 Instructional Designer – Remote (US-based)
🔗 https://onedigital.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/OneDigital/details/Instructional-Designer---Remote--EST-_R7902-2
Let’s be clear from the start. This role is purely US-based, and most Kenyans will not qualify due to location, legal, and time-zone requirements. That said, it’s still incredibly useful as a skills mirror.
Because titles change- Instructional Designer, Learning Experience Designer, Learning Consultant, but at the core, this is still instructional design.
So instead of asking 'Can I apply?', ask:
Self-Assessment: Do You Have the Core Instructional Design Skills?
Use the questions below honestly.
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1. Can you design learning end-to-end?
Not just content creation, but
- Needs analysis
- Learning strategy
- Outcome-aligned assessments
- Evaluation and iteration
Employers expect designers who think in systems, not slides.
2. Are you fluent with corporate learning tools?
This typically includes:
- LMS platforms (Canvas, Moodle, Workday Learning, etc.)
- Authoring tools (Articulate 360, Captivate)
- Accessibility and compliance standards
- Data and learning analytics
3. Can you translate business problems into learning solutions?
These roles are not about 'teaching nicely.'
They are about:
- Performance gaps
- Behaviour change
- Measurable impact
4. Do you have a portfolio that proves impact?
Not just screenshots but:
- Clear design rationale
- Audience and context
- What changed because the learning existed
If you paused on more than one of these, that’s not a weakness, it’s clarity.
Salary Reality Check (Converted to KES)
Roles like this typically pay USD 100,000–140,000 per year.
At today’s rates, that’s roughly:
- KES 13 million – 18 million per year
- KES 1.1M – 1.5M per month
That salary reflects expectations:
- Senior-level autonomy
- Strategic thinking
- Deep instructional design mastery
This is why many Kenyan professionals who design learning still don’t qualify yet, not because they lack intelligence, but because global standards are unforgiving.
What You Should Do Instead
Use this role as a benchmark, not a rejection letter.
- Identify your skill gaps
- Strengthen your portfolio intentionally
- Learn the language of global instructional design
- Separate tools from thinking
The title may change but instructional design mastery is the currency.
If you would like:
- a one-on-one session to understand what instructional design roles actually demand, or
- help translating your current experience into a strong ID portfolio narrative,
you can book a private session here:
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Also, I am hosting a free live Q&A session on 28th February, where we will unpack:
- Instructional design career paths
- Global vs local expectations
- How to grow without hype