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As of Jul 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance learning development consultant in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Freelance learning development consultants often juggle multiple projects with different clients, each having unique goals, timelines, and expectations. Balancing priorities, maintaining clear communication, and adapting to varying instructional design standards can be challenging. Effective time management, setting realistic client expectations, and utilizing project management tools are crucial for delivering high-quality work on schedule. Building strong relationships and establishing clear processes with each client can also help minimize misunderstandings and ensure project success.

What is the difference between Freelance Learning Development Consultant vs Freelance Instructional Designer?

AspectFreelance Learning Development ConsultantFreelance Instructional Designer
CredentialsOften requires expertise in learning strategies, certifications in adult education or trainingTypically holds degrees or certifications in instructional design, e-learning, or education technology
Work EnvironmentWorks independently with clients across industries, often on strategic projectsCreates digital or print learning materials, usually collaborating with clients or teams
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by organizations seeking customized learning solutions, often in corporate trainingCommonly hired for designing courses, e-learning modules, and training programs

While both roles involve developing learning content, Freelance Learning Development Consultants focus on strategic learning solutions and consulting, whereas Freelance Instructional Designers primarily create specific instructional materials and courses. The choice depends on whether you prefer strategic advising or content creation.

What does a Freelance Learning Development Consultant do?

A Freelance Learning Development Consultant designs, develops, and implements educational and training programs for organizations or individuals on a contract basis. They assess learning needs, create instructional materials, and deliver workshops or courses tailored to client objectives. Consultants often use a variety of tools and methodologies to ensure effective knowledge transfer and skill development. Their work may include e-learning, curriculum design, and performance improvement strategies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Freelance Learning Development Consultant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance Learning Development Consultant, you need expertise in instructional design, adult learning theory, and curriculum development, often supported by a relevant degree or professional certifications such as CPLP or ATD. Familiarity with e-learning authoring tools (like Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate), learning management systems (LMS), and project management software is typically required. Strong communication, client management, and creative problem-solving skills help consultants stand out in delivering effective and engaging learning solutions. These competencies are vital for designing impactful learning experiences and meeting diverse client needs in a dynamic, project-based environment.
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Learning & Development Consultant

Learning & Development Consultant

Emerson Human Capital Consulting

MH • Remote

Contractor

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Are you passionate about Learning and Development? Have you been successful at leading learning and development projects? Are you known for your excellence in creating top notch learning solutions? If you said “yes” to all of our questions, you might like to apply to our Learning and Development Consultant positions.

  • Conducting thorough needs and gap analyses in skills, audience, organization, etc.
  • Developing instructionally sound, creative, and high quality-learning solutions with high impact results that leave a lasting effect
  • Leveraging modern learning technologies, analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools to design, develop, and implement behavior change solutions.
  • Managing senior leader stakeholders and aligning on vision, outcomes, and expectations
  • Managing projects: delivering on time, on budget, and with unparalleled quality standards.
  • Implementing organizational changes that come with large-scale transformations at Fortune 100 companies.
  • Working with clients to re-tool and re-skill their people, so they support the new way of doing business.

 

Being a Learning and Development Consultant requires:
  • A college degree from a 4-year college
  • Typically, 5-10 years external learning and development consulting / training or instructional design experience
  • Advanced level experience in instructional design principles and best practices
  • Experience designing and delivering blended learning solutions that combine instructor-led, digital, social, experiential, and performance support approaches
  • Superior business/technical writing and editing skills
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills’
  • Strong project management and data analytics skills
  • Significant experience working with people at all levels of an organization, particularly senior leaders at large organizations
  • Passion for collaborating and supporting internal and client team members
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage data, learner insights, and business metrics to inform solution design and measure impact
  • Comfort working alongside technical teams and advising clients on practical applications of AI, automation, analytics, and digital learning ecosystems

It’s beneficial if you have professional certification (PMP, CLP, CPLP, CHRP) related to project management, change management, learning, or human resource management – as well as experience in the following:

  • Vision alignment and learning needs analysis
  • Persona design
  • Competency design
  • Program and curriculum design
  • Blended learning experience design and development
  • ERP or similar technology implementation training experience (SAP, Oracle, Workday, Salesforce, Palantir)
  • eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate
  • Data analytics and dashboard development
  • AI-enabled learning solution design and prompt engineering, rapid prototyping, low-code/no-code development, or AI-assisted solution development
  • Big 4 Consulting experience
  • Willingness to travel
Who We Are

Emerson Human Capital Consulting Inc. is a change management consulting company with a passion for turning people potential into business performance. We are experts in behavior change. Clients call us when they need to transform, improve operations, deploy new strategy or technology, or enable employees to perform at a new level.

What We Do
  • Transformation: Achieving rapid, high-stakes change and creating change capability for the next ascent.
  • Change Management: Driving smooth, efficient implementation of any change, and securing sustained results.
  • Organization Design: Developing organization structures and roles to enable business strategy.
  • Learning & Development: Building the skills, knowledge, tools, culture, and environment people need for exceptional performance.
  • Communication: Ensuring people receive the right information at the right time.
  • Technology Change: Enabling the benefits of technology by influencing human performance. 

 

Why Emerson?
  • We were the first US company with a large team of full-time employees specializing only in behavior change. We employ only experts, like you. We’re not an IT consultancy or an accounting firm that also has a specialized practice – critical behavior change is all we do.
  • We are thought leaders in human performance. For example, the Association for Talent Development published our book series, which covers some of our favorite principles, tips and lessons learned: The Change Book, The Learning & Development Book, and The Technology Change Book.
  • We deliver for the best. We are the choice of some of the most successful and well-known companies in the world. We don’t like to drop names, mostly because our lawyers won’t let us. But if we did, we could tell you about an iconic clothing brand, an oil and gas giant, a global leader in hospitality, and a company that makes really fast shoes. Just to not name a few.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Emerson Human Capital Consulting might not be eligible for consideration. Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have unrestricted work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

$65 - $75 an hour

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.