Dan Foster

Transforming Workplace Learning

I help organisations move beyond tick-box compliance and one-off training events. Engaging, evidence-based learning experiences. Built on data; designed to change behaviour.



Projects

Regulatory Remedy

How smart design, data, and strategic thinking helped me to build influence, trust, and change perceptions of digital learning at a top UK insurer.

Date: 2023–25

  • Articulate Storyline, Rise, 7Taps
  • Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator, After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere Pro
  • Power Automate, Power BI
  • Workday Learn, SumTotal
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Building a Data Culture Inside L&D

Building a Data Culture Inside L&D

How I went from Excel pivot tables to machine learning – and why the real achievement was changing how my team made decisions.

Date: 2022–23

  • Data Analysis, Automation, Data Storytelling
  • Excel, Power BI, Python
  • Power Automate
  • Workday Learn, SumTotal
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Does Our Training Actually Work?

Does Our Training Actually Work?

How I joined nine datasets from three enterprise systems, analysed 1.2 million records, and connected learning interventions to employee performance for the first time.

Date: 2023

  • Data Engineering, Statistical Analysis
  • Machine Learning (Regression Modelling)
  • Python (Pandas, scikit-learn, matplotlib, Seaborn), Power BI
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Your Voice

How I put professional video production capability in the hands of colleagues across the business – no technical expertise required.

Date: 2024–25

  • RapidMooc Pro+
  • Learning Glass
  • Video by Blackmagic Design
  • Audio by AKG and Audient
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Skills

I combine creativity, analytics, and instructional expertise to deliver impactful digital learning experiences. Core strengths include:


Latest experience

Jan 2021 –

Digital Learning Design Consultant

Major UK Insurer

End-to-end learning consultancy for a major UK insurer, specialising in digital and data-driven solutions. Accountabilities include stakeholder engagement, project management, needs analysis, instructional design, creative development and evaluation.

  • Managed a mandated regulatory learning programme for a company-wide audience of 10,000 colleagues regulated by the FCA, PRA, ICO, CMA, etc. Generated over £45k annual savings. Enhanced learner experience; average ratings increased from 3.8 to 4.7/5.
  • Established a multi-functional in-house media production studio, enabling high-quality video creation and user-generated content through professional-grade audio/video, lighting and green screen. Powered by RapidMooc and Learning Glass.
  • Developed data-driven learning strategies and internal products for customer-facing teams, driving improved performance outcomes through learning and development.

Contact

Email: dan@danfoster.uk
LinkedIn: Follow me on LinkedIn
YouTube: @danfosterUK