Instructional Design
and
eLearning Solutions
Hi, my name is Dia Valencia!
As an instructional designer, I am passionate about crafting data-driven, inclusive learning experiences that empower diverse learners to thrive. By leveraging analytics and learner insights, I refine strategies to ensure engagement, success, and meaningful outcomes.
My designs prioritize cultural responsiveness and equity, accommodating varied learning styles and fostering a sense of belonging for all. With a strong foundation in program management, I deliver high-quality, timely learning solutions, integrating accessibility best practices to meet the needs of every learner.
I specialize in bridging traditional pedagogy with modern technology and adult learning principles, creating innovative and effective eLearning solutions that inspire and prepare learners for the digital age. From interactive eLearning modules to comprehensive training programs, my work is driven by the belief that learning should be transformative, equitable, and accessible to all.
Explore my portfolio to see how I bring strategy, creativity, and a learner-centered approach to every project. Let’s collaborate to design impactful learning experiences that make a difference!
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I envision smart learning ecosystems—where instructional design meets automation, analytics, and adaptability. My work bridges creative content with measurable outcomes.
I envision learning experiences that are learner-centered, data-informed, and purposefully designed using models like ADDIE and SAM. I see the bigger picture while focusing on meaningful, accessible details.
I inspire engagement through storytelling, visual design, and interactive learning. My goal is to spark curiosity and make complex content feel approachable and empowering.
I say what learners need to hear, in the way they need to hear it — clearly, concisely, and with intention. I use inclusive language, accessible voiceover, and guided prompts to support every learner's journey.
I design with intention—motivated by curiosity, purpose, and the drive to make learning resonate. Whether it's sparking excitement in a new hire or building confidence in a lifelong learner, my work centers on meaning, motivation, and momentum.
My ID Philosophy
This is an interactive photo! Hover to explore my skills and approach. Just as I use empathy maps in the ADDIE process to understand learners, this photo creates an engaging way to understand me as an instructional designer.
Explore My Latest Work
"Blending creativity, usability, and learner impact — from concept, to execution, with purpose."
This bite-sized cybersecurity experience puts learners in the driver’s seat—clicking, reacting, and making decisions in real workplace scenarios. Built in Adobe Captivate and loaded with interactive hotspots, drag-and-drops, voiceovers, and branching paths, this module gives users more than just information—it gives them practice. From reporting phishing emails to navigating sketchy links and creating secure passwords, learners won’t just hear what to do—they’ll do it. It’s scenario-based training made for real beginner people, not IT pros. Think of it as a safe space to mess up, learn, and try again without the risk of a real breach. Cyber Smart is part of a growing series of hands-on microlearning experiences designed for quick learning and long-term impact. Whether you’re onboarding, refreshing skills, or just want to be smarter online, this module offers real-life decisions, just-in-time learning, and a few fun surprises along the way.
This mini-module simulates the process of requesting Admin access on a Mac using Task Manager and Admin On Demand. Developed in Adobe Captivate, it walks users through a realistic, step-by-step workflow that includes interactive hotspots, form fields, and responsive triggers—mimicking the kind of system access employees would encounter in a live environment. This module is part of a growing series of micro-learning experiences designed to support onboarding, technical enablement, and self-service IT support. Each short-form tutorial in the series focuses on a single skill or system interaction, reducing ramp-up time while encouraging learner confidence through hands-on practice. The goal is to make critical workflows intuitive, accessible, and repeatable—without overwhelming the learner. Whether embedded in a larger onboarding path or accessed on demand, these simulations provide just-in-time learning aligned with real workplace needs.
Gallery
A curated look at instruction in a snapshot. All of these slides were designed to support live and hybrid trainings across varied settings. Each one reflects thoughtful flow, clean visuals, with a specific aesthetic and an understanding of how people learn best. From eye catching title slides, technical walkthroughs, to soft skills, and much more — this gallery highlights the quiet versatility behind each deck. Whether for onboarding, awareness, or collaboration, every slide has a purpose — and a story behind its design. What's aesthetic are you looking for? What problem do you need solved? I can help brainstorm, create, and deliver!
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Testimonials
Trainee, Peer
"Dia's ability to break down complex tools and design principles into something easy and approachable completely transformed the way I deliver content in my classroom. Her training sessions were interactive, accessible, and full of practical takeaways. It’s clear she doesn’t just understand instructional design—she lives it, and she uplifts others through it."
Student Learner, Middle School
Ms. Valencia always found creative ways to help me understand things—even when I was struggling. She made our lessons visual and fun, and I could tell she cared about how each of us learned differently. The way she used videos and interactive lessons helped me stay focused and actually enjoy learning."
ID Program Faculty Member, Professor
"Dia demonstrates a deep understanding of instructional design principles and consistently applies them in thoughtful, learner-centered ways. Her work reflects strong attention to accessibility, real-world relevance, and clarity of purpose. She approaches each project with both creativity and analytical thinking, which is rare and highly valuable in this field."