Hi! I’m Paul, a learning designer.

Hi! I’m Paul, a learning designer.

I’m a freelance learning designer based in Scotland.

I’m a freelance learning designer based in Scotland.

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My services

Every organisation and learner need something different.

Learning design & pedagogy

I can help you shape effective, inclusive and engaging learning experiences. I'll work with you to outline learner profiles, structure content, define outcomes and align learning materials with sound pedagogical principles.

Learning design & pedagogy

I can help you shape effective, inclusive and engaging learning experiences. I'll work with you to outline learner profiles, structure content, define outcomes and align learning materials with sound pedagogical principles.

Learning design & pedagogy

I can help you shape effective, inclusive and engaging learning experiences. I'll work with you to outline learner profiles, structure content, define outcomes and align learning materials with sound pedagogical principles.

End-to-end bespoke development

I'll collaborate with you to design and build bespoke digital learning, from interactive modules to blended learning toolkits. I don't believe in subscription models, so anything we create together is yours forever.

End-to-end bespoke development

I'll collaborate with you to design and build bespoke digital learning, from interactive modules to blended learning toolkits. I don't believe in subscription models, so anything we create together is yours forever.

End-to-end bespoke development

I'll collaborate with you to design and build bespoke digital learning, from interactive modules to blended learning toolkits. I don't believe in subscription models, so anything we create together is yours forever.

Accessibility & inclusion review

I can audit existing learning materials for accessibility, usability and inclusion, providing clear recommendations to ensure compliance with WCAG standards and equality best practice.

Accessibility & inclusion review

I can audit existing learning materials for accessibility, usability and inclusion, providing clear recommendations to ensure compliance with WCAG standards and equality best practice.

Accessibility & inclusion review

I can audit existing learning materials for accessibility, usability and inclusion, providing clear recommendations to ensure compliance with WCAG standards and equality best practice.

On-demand content editing & quality assurance

I can review and refine existing learning content for clarity and instructional impact. I'll use my skills to ensure every module works as well as possible and aligns with outcomes.

On-demand content editing & quality assurance

I can review and refine existing learning content for clarity and instructional impact. I'll use my skills to ensure every module works as well as possible and aligns with outcomes.

On-demand content editing & quality assurance

I can review and refine existing learning content for clarity and instructional impact. I'll use my skills to ensure every module works as well as possible and aligns with outcomes.

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About me

Hi there!

If you're looking for ideas about how to create effective learning, let's talk.

I design digital and blended learning for people navigating complex topics, with a particular focus on wellbeing and research-led skills. Sitting between subject experts, editors, and delivery teams, I focus on shaping learner journeys and making sure pedagogy is clear, intentional, and human.

You can contact me at grossman.paul@protonmail.com, or using the contact form.

I support the BDS boycott list. I try to limit or avoid using tools entirely that are found to be involved in genocide or war crimes.

My experiences.

I’ve worked with businesses, universities and third-sector organisations on a wide range of digital and blended learning projects. I’m particularly interested in values-led work where learning, accessibility and wellbeing come together. If you want a more complete picture of my work history, download my CV or check out my portfolio.

JAN 2026 - PRESENT

Freelance learning Design Consultant

In 2026, I took the leap to go freelance for learning design. Since then, I've been collaborating with businesses, higher education institutions and third-sector organisations on digital learning projects. I help organsations turn complex ideas into learning that’s accessible, engaging and practical.

JAN 2026 - PRESENT

Freelance learning Design Consultant

In 2026, I took the leap to go freelance for learning design. Since then, I've been collaborating with businesses, higher education institutions and third-sector organisations on digital learning projects. I help organsations turn complex ideas into learning that’s accessible, engaging and practical.

Oct 2022 - Dec 2025

Learning Designer, Epigeum (part of SAGE)

At Epigeum, I worked on large-scale digital learning programmes for UK and international universities. I collaborated closely with subject experts, editors and project teams to design and develop online courses, often focused on wellbeing, sexual consent and institutional change.

Oct 2022 - Dec 2025

Learning Designer, Epigeum (part of SAGE)

At Epigeum, I worked on large-scale digital learning programmes for UK and international universities. I collaborated closely with subject experts, editors and project teams to design and develop online courses, often focused on wellbeing, sexual consent and institutional change.

NOV 2017 - OCT 2022

Editorial and marketing coordinator

At MacKeith Press, I supported the development of books and learning resources in education around childhood disability.

NOV 2017 - OCT 2022

Editorial and marketing coordinator

At MacKeith Press, I supported the development of books and learning resources in education around childhood disability.

  • Paul was a joy to work with, especially his collaborative approach and meaningful engagement. Paul is clearly a very skilled learning designer of courses and online learning, combined with knowledge and expertise in consent, relationships, inclusion, safety and gender-based violence prevention. I highly recommend working with Paul to anyone looking for someone with his skillset to deliver and design learning programs.

    Camille Schloeffel

    Churchill Fellow | Founder of The STOP Campaign

  • He really thrived in the planning stages of putting courses together, really diving into the research, and sourcing collaborators to work with. He has an excellent mind for diversity and inclusion to ensure each project he works on has both aspects at the heart. Absolute joy to work with!

    Shalini Bhatt

    Educational publishing sales professional

  • Paul was a joy to work with, especially his collaborative approach and meaningful engagement. Paul is clearly a very skilled learning designer of courses and online learning, combined with knowledge and expertise in consent, relationships, inclusion, safety and gender-based violence prevention. I highly recommend working with Paul to anyone looking for someone with his skillset to deliver and design learning programs.

    Camille Schloeffel

    Churchill Fellow | Founder of The STOP Campaign

  • He really thrived in the planning stages of putting courses together, really diving into the research, and sourcing collaborators to work with. He has an excellent mind for diversity and inclusion to ensure each project he works on has both aspects at the heart. Absolute joy to work with!

    Shalini Bhatt

    Educational publishing sales professional

  • Paul was a joy to work with, especially his collaborative approach and meaningful engagement. Paul is clearly a very skilled learning designer of courses and online learning, combined with knowledge and expertise in consent, relationships, inclusion, safety and gender-based violence prevention. I highly recommend working with Paul to anyone looking for someone with his skillset to deliver and design learning programs.

    Camille Schloeffel

    Churchill Fellow | Founder of The STOP Campaign

  • He really thrived in the planning stages of putting courses together, really diving into the research, and sourcing collaborators to work with. He has an excellent mind for diversity and inclusion to ensure each project he works on has both aspects at the heart. Absolute joy to work with!

    Shalini Bhatt

    Educational publishing sales professional

My projects

Check out some of my learning design.

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Respect Matters (Australia)

Respect Matters is an online training program designed to support Australian staff and students in higher education institutions. It addresses the realities of gender-based violence and provides guidance on supporting those who have experienced it. The course ensures institutions comply with the Australian National Higher Education Code on Gender-Based Violence (2025).

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Research Impact: Creating meaning and value (USA)

Research Impact: Creating Meaning and Value (US edition) is a four-module online training course designed to support postgraduate and early-career researchers in understanding how research can create meaningful impact beyond traditional metrics such as impact factors.

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Research Skills Toolkit: Becoming a Researcher (International)

Becoming a Researcher is a core programme within Epigeum’s Research Skills Toolkit, designed to support postgraduate and early-career researchers as they navigate the practical, ethical, and personal realities of research. The course introduces key research skills while also addressing the pressures, uncertainties, and responsibilities that come with academic research.

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