Samir Kumar Bhardwaj - Instructional Designer

Samir Kumar Bhardwaj

Instructional Designer & Learning Experience Specialist

📧 samirbhardwaj9@gmail.com 📱 (437) 244-1804 📍 Brampton, ON

About Me

I'm a Learning & Development Specialist with over 5 years of experience creating engaging, performance-focused learning experiences for adult learners. My expertise spans corporate training, healthcare education, and academic instruction, where I combine instructional design theory with practical application to drive measurable results.

I specialize in designing blended learning solutions using tools like Articulate Storyline, Rise, and Camtasia, while managing content across various LMS platforms. My approach centers on collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure training programs align with organizational goals and enhance learner confidence and performance.

Core Competencies

Instructional Design

  • Curriculum Development
  • Adult Learning Principles
  • SCORM Compliance
  • Learning Needs Assessment
  • AODA/UDL Accessibility

eLearning Tools

  • Articulate Storyline
  • Articulate Rise
  • Camtasia
  • Microsoft 365 Suite
  • SharePoint

LMS Platforms

  • Absorb LMS
  • Moodle
  • Brightspace (D2L)
  • Content Management
  • Analytics & Reporting

Facilitation & Training

  • Virtual Training
  • In-Person Workshops
  • Blended Learning
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Program Evaluation

Work Samples

Explore my eLearning modules built with Articulate Storyline and Rise. Each sample demonstrates interactive design, learner engagement strategies, and SCORM-compliant development.

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eLearning Module Sample 1

Comprehensive training module with scenario-based learning and interactive elements

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eLearning Module Sample 2

Interactive learning experience showcasing branching scenarios and multimedia integration

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eLearning Module Sample 3

Engaging course design with knowledge checks and performance-based assessments

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eLearning Module Sample 4

Responsive design with learner-centered activities and accessibility features

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eLearning Module Sample 5

Responsive design with learner-centered activities and accessibility features

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Featured Projects

Sales Onboarding Program

Client: McKesson Canada

Designed and delivered a comprehensive onboarding program that reduced time-to-competency by 30% through structured learning pathways and interactive modules.

Impact: Improved new hire performance and accelerated productivity

Enterprise Software Rollout

Sector: Healthcare (2024)

Facilitated live virtual workshops and developed blended learning assets to support successful adoption of new enterprise systems across multiple departments.

Impact: Smooth transition with high user adoption rates

Faculty Enablement Program

Client: Lambton College

Delivered comprehensive faculty training focused on instructional best practices, accessibility standards (AODA/UDL), and digital engagement strategies.

Impact: Enhanced teaching quality and student learning outcomes

Professional Experience

Instructional Designer

Freelance
January 2025 - Present | Brampton, ON
  • Facilitate interactive virtual and in-person workshops for healthcare and corporate clients
  • Design SCORM-compliant eLearning and blended learning programs aligned with organizational objectives
  • Partner with subject matter experts to create performance-focused training content
  • Evaluate learner outcomes and feedback to continuously improve delivery quality

Sales Trainer & Instructional Designer

McKesson Canada
June 2023 - October 2024 | Mississauga, ON
  • Facilitated onboarding and product knowledge training through live virtual sessions
  • Designed multimodal learning content (ILT, eLearning, microlearning) using Articulate tools
  • Applied adult learning theory to create inclusive, engaging learning environments
  • Collaborated with leadership to ensure training supported compliance and performance goals

Instructional Designer

Lambton College
May 2022 - June 2023 | Sarnia, ON
  • Designed hybrid and online course structures within Brightspace (D2L)
  • Facilitated faculty training on instructional best practices and accessibility
  • Collaborated with academic leaders to align design with learning outcomes

Assistant Professor

JCDAV College
September 2015 - May 2019 | Dasuya
  • Delivered learner-centered instruction using active learning strategies
  • Designed instructional materials aligned with curriculum outcomes
  • Mentored faculty in instructional innovation and continuous improvement

Research & Publications

My academic research focuses on Dalit literature, literary theory, and the representation of marginalized voices in English and Punjabi literature.

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) Thesis

Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Jalandhar
July 2020

Title: "Depiction of Dalit Consciousness in the Selected Works of Mulk Raj Anand, Omprakash Valmiki and Lal Singh Dil"

Supervisor: Dr. Amit Dhawan

🎓 WES Verified: Canadian Equivalency - Master's Degree

Published Research Articles

"A Critical Discourse on Dalit Literature and Literary Theory"
International Journal of Scientific Research and Review (IJSRR)
Volume 07, Issue 05, May 2019 | ISSN: 2279-543X | Impact Factor: 6.1
"Dalit Literature in English - A Quest for Identity"
Our Heritage Journal
Volume 22, No. 1, 2020 | ISSN: 0474-9030 | Impact Factor: 6.3
UGC Care Approved, Indexed and Referred Journal
"Indian Dalit Literature: Peregrination for Identity to Egalitarian Society"
Research Review International Journal of Multidisciplinary
Volume 4, Issue 05, May 2019 | e-ISSN: 2455-3085 | Impact Factor: 5.164 (SJIF)
Co-authored with Dr. Amit Dhawan | UGC Approved Journal

Research Interests

  • Dalit Literature and Consciousness
  • Postcolonial Literary Theory
  • Subaltern Studies in Indian Writing
  • Social Justice in Literature
  • Contemporary Indian Fiction

Let's Connect

I'm currently available for freelance instructional design projects, consulting opportunities, and full-time positions. Whether you need custom eLearning development, training facilitation, or curriculum design, I'd love to discuss how I can help achieve your learning and development goals.