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About These Books

Free instructional design frameworks for building professional expertise

The Mission

To make instructional design frameworks and methodologies freely accessible to learning professionals worldwide. Quality instructional design knowledge shouldn't be locked behind paywalls or expensive courses.

These books document proven frameworks, practical strategies, and innovative approaches developed through 15+ years of real-world experience across corporate training, educational institutions, and skill development programs.

About the Author

Shambhavi Thakur is an instructional designer with over 15 years of expertise creating learning experiences for diverse audiences worldwide.

Educational Background

Certificate in Instructional Design - Symbiosis Center for Distance Learning (SCDL)
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) - Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Diploma in Hotel Management - Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Kolkata

Professional Experience

Shambhavi has designed instructional content and training programs for:

Corporations: Skillsoft, Shell, Red Hat, Deloitte
Publishers: Pearson Education, LearningMate
Educational Institutions: K-12, higher education, vocational training
Projects: 400+ educational content development projects

Core Expertise

Competency-based learning design and curriculum frameworks
Adult learning principles and job readiness training
Performance-based assessment and validation
Scalable quality systems for large training programs
AI-enhanced instructional design workflows

Why Free?

Professional development resources should be accessible to all learning professionals, regardless of budget constraints. Many talented instructional designers work in organizations without L&D budgets for expensive courses or certifications.

These books are created with the same rigor as commercial publications but shared freely to advance the field and help professionals build their expertise through practical frameworks and proven methodologies.