Digital Course Developer

We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture

Ascend Learning, a leading healthcare and learning technology company, is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data-driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. From testing to certification, Ascend Learning products are used by physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, allied health professionals, certified personal trainers, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers.  

Headquartered in Burlington, MA, with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s 2025 Greatest Workplaces as well as America’s Best Places to work for Mental Well-Being for 2025.  

We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.  

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Digital Course Developer is responsible for building products in digital modalities that adhere to established product blueprints and templates to ensure consistent delivery of highly effective digital courseware to customers. This role transforms course blueprints into high quality digital modules, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and a seamless user experience. Working closely with stakeholders, the Digital Course Developer implements feedback, supports quality reviews, and contributes to the evolution of authoring tools and best practices

WHERE YOU’LL WORK 

This position has the flexibility of remote work in the United States.

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Build digital courseware using various media and authoring tools
• Understand and interpret product templates and source documents to facilitate accurate and consistent builds of learning experiences
• Communicate with Course Production Management on requirements and refinements in content source document preparation
• Accurately execute corrections and adjustments as defined in stakeholder and reviewer feedback
• Perform and/or manage quality reviews of digital products to ensure appropriate display and functionality of learning components
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop product templates.
• Brainstorm and mock-up treatments for learning features; pitch these mockups to stakeholders and make recommendations for the best learning experience
• Contribute to authoring tool development and maintenance, including identifying potential new features or modifications of existing features.
• Participate in training and documentation of course design and build best practices

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in graphic design, instructional design, or UX design, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience building digital learning products
• Experience with Adobe Articulate or experience with similar digital authoring tools
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creative and collaborative problem-solver

BENEFITS 

• Flexible and generous paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) employer matching program
• Parental leave
• Wellness resources
• Charitable matching program
• On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
• Community outreach groups
• Tuition reimbursement

Fostering A Sense of Belonging 

Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.  

Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S.-based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.