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How much do technical course developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for technical course developer in the United States is $49.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37.50 and $62.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Technical Course Developer typically collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) during the course creation process?

Technical Course Developers work closely with SMEs to ensure course content is both accurate and engaging. This often involves conducting interviews, reviewing technical materials, and jointly developing outlines or scripts. Effective communication and project management are key, as developers must translate complex concepts into clear learning modules while incorporating SME feedback. Regular meetings and iterative reviews help align the course objectives with organizational and learner needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Technical Course Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Technical Course Developer, you need strong instructional design skills, subject matter expertise in relevant technical fields, and experience with curriculum development, often supported by a degree in education, instructional design, or a technical discipline. Familiarity with e-learning authoring tools (such as Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate), Learning Management Systems (LMS), and multimedia editing software is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective collaboration are vital soft skills that help ensure engaging and accurate courses. These abilities are crucial for designing effective learning experiences that meet learner needs and organizational goals.

What is the difference between Technical Course Developer vs Instructional Designer?

AspectTechnical Course DeveloperInstructional Designer
CredentialsTypically requires technical certifications, e.g., software or IT certifications, and instructional design knowledgeOften holds degrees in education, instructional design, or related fields
Work EnvironmentWorks closely with subject matter experts and technical teams to develop coursesFocuses on designing learning experiences, often collaborating with educators and stakeholders
Industry UsageCommon in tech, IT, and software companiesWidely used across education, corporate training, and e-learning sectors

While both roles involve creating educational content, Technical Course Developers focus on translating technical material into engaging courses, often requiring technical certifications. Instructional Designers emphasize designing effective learning experiences, typically with educational credentials. Both roles are essential in e-learning but serve different primary functions within the training development process.

What are Technical Course Developers?

Technical Course Developers are professionals who design, create, and maintain instructional materials and courses focused on technical subjects, such as software, engineering, or IT. They work closely with subject matter experts to ensure course content is accurate, engaging, and effective for learners. Their responsibilities often include developing e-learning modules, tutorials, training manuals, and assessments that help individuals or organizations master complex technical skills.
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Infographic showing various Technical Course Developer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,941 per year, or $50 per hour.

Training Course Developer/Instructor - Technical Collection with Security Clearance

Ascensus Global, Inc.

Columbia, MD โ€ข On-site

$80K - $130K/yr

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Description ABOUT US: Ascensus Global, Inc. (formerly MultiLingual Solutions, Inc.) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with more than 21 years of successful experience providing professional language services, foreign language and cultural training, and analysis support to a broad client base consisting of more than 40 U.S. military and intelligence customers, as well as over 2,000 civilian government, commercial and non-profit organizations in various fields. With ISO 9001:2015 and 17100:2015 certifications, AGI provides services in more than 100 languages, employing innovative technologies and methodologies and applying best practices from both the Government and commercial arenas to advance each customer's unique communication and operational objectives throughout the U.S. and across the globe. POSITION SUMMARY: AGI is actively seeking Training Curse Developers/Instructors for an upcoming effort supporting a government customer. The Technical Collection ("TC") Developer-Instructor is responsible for course development and instruction on first-line network and target analysis. This includes technical collection for analysis of radars, jammers, and other electronic emanations from developmental and fielded systems used for warfighting, national security, criminal activities, and other purposes. Additionally, it includes collections for analysis on intelligence derived from the sources such as spacecraft and ground-related systems, radars and jammers, aircraft, missiles, command links and telemetry, automated beaconing, navigation, tracking control systems, and other radio frequency communications. This position is pending contract award. Requirements ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: * Perform signal acquisition and collection with technical systems and platforms.
* Operate, monitor, and adjust collection processing systems and equipment.
* Manage the end-to-end data flow process for collection.
* Identify target communications within the global network.
* Apply Intelligence Community collection management processes and analyze signals and/or cryptographic data including analog signals in different domains (frequency or time) and signals from multiple telecommunications environments.
* Use one or more collection systems used to optimize acquisition.
* Apply radio frequency theory (e.g., radio wave propagation, antenna theory antenna usage) to collection-related requirements and actions.
* Satellite communications and operations utilizing satellite systems such as SATCOM equipment and telemetry.
* Gather and analyze information to identify relevant sources of data or information sought to be collected and subsequently selecting the best tools and methods available to achieve collection requirements.
* Analyze analog signals in different domains (frequency or time) using appropriate tools (for example, spectrum analyzers, dual beam oscilloscope).
* Take into account a particular audience, arranging and tailoring technical and other information and materials and then clearly communicating on the topic, in oral and written manner, to achieve required goals and outcomes.
* Solicit and receive course feedback from students and other people and timely incorporating appropriate feedback into courses and presentations.
* Develop new TC courses, modules, and presentations while ensuring the accuracy and currency of existing ones.
* Use good communication skills when working with others in the development, presentation, and updating of TC teaching and course material.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: TS/SCI with polygraph is required. QUALIFICATIONS: The TC Training Course Developer-Instructor requires 2 or more years of technical teaching experience and/or technical curriculum development (e.g., military courses, academia or industry classroom (faculty/adjunct), On-the-job (OJT) instruction) with additional qualifications below. * For candidates without a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in a technical science major (Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, or comparable area): 6 or more years of TC experience (within the past 10 years).
* Completion of military training time in a relevant area such as Signals Collection or Analysis can be counted as experience time.
* For candidates with a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in a technical science major (Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, or comparable area): 4 or more years of TC experience (within the past 10 years). Completion of military training time in a relevant area such as Signals Collection or Analysis can be counted as experience time.
* A preferred candidate will have one of the above and 10 or more years of TC experience (within the past 15 years).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * n/a
WORK ENVIRONMENT: * 8-hour shifts or as required by the customer.
PAY RANGE: Pay Range: $80,000 - $130,000 a year Ascensus Global (AGI) pay range and level are general guidelines for this job. Several factors, including education, geographic location, contract labor categories, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, or market data, determine the final salary. BENEFITS: Our benefits package includes health and welfare options (medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), short-and long-term disability, company-paid life insurance, additional voluntary coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, and holiday pay. AGI is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by federal, state, or local laws. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination regardless of their physical/mental disability or veteran status.