E-learning designer vs certified performance technologist

The differences between e-learning designers and certified performance technologists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both an e-learning designer and a certified performance technologist. Additionally, an e-learning designer has an average salary of $65,312, which is higher than the $37,872 average annual salary of a certified performance technologist.

The top three skills for an e-learning designer include learning objectives, instructional design and training programs. The most important skills for a certified performance technologist are linux, HVAC, and safety standards.

E-learning designer vs certified performance technologist overview

	E-Learning Designer	Certified Performance Technologist
Yearly salary	$65,312	$37,872
Hourly rate	$31.40	$18.21
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	51,006	86,713
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	4	4

E-learning designer vs certified performance technologist salary

E-learning designers and certified performance technologists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	E-Learning Designer	Certified Performance Technologist
Average salary	$65,312	$37,872
Salary range	Between $47,000 And $90,000	Between $20,000 And $69,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between e-learning designer and certified performance technologist education

There are a few differences between an e-learning designer and a certified performance technologist in terms of educational background:

	E-Learning Designer	Certified Performance Technologist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Most common major	Drafting And Design	Automotive Technology
Most common college	Carnegie Mellon University	SUNY Farmingdale

E-learning designer vs certified performance technologist demographics

Here are the differences between e-learning designers' and certified performance technologists' demographics:

	E-Learning Designer	Certified Performance Technologist
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 61.9% Female, 38.1%	Male, 78.8% Female, 21.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.0% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.3% Asian, 5.5% White, 63.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 10.3% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 5.5% White, 62.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between e-learning designer and certified performance technologist duties and responsibilities

E-learning designer example responsibilities.

Manage complex e-Learning projects involving SME s and reviewers from multiple levels and departments in the organization.
Develop SCORM compliant eLearning courses, assessments and acknowledgments.
Create storyboards, scripts, course content for eLearning solutions.
Design and code monthly newsletter broadcast using Photoshop, HTML, CSS.
Implement and publish AICC and SCORM compliant online courses to the LMS.
Edit and update for large complex websites using HTML, CSS and JavaScript on JSP pages.

Certified performance technologist example responsibilities.

Manage LMS housing the training courseware.
Operate POS cash register to manage cash, credit, and debit card transactions for sell items.
Install CFL light bulbs, thermostats, low-flow shower heads and faucet aerators.
Install CFL light bulbs, insulation pipe wrap, low-flow shower heads, aerators, and thermostat programming.
Interview and maintain collected data from subject matter experts (SME).
Conduct manufacturers I/O tests, electronic isolation tests, bill validator isolation tests and coin-test gaming devices according to internal controls.

E-learning designer vs certified performance technologist skills

Common e-learning designer skills

Learning Objectives, 13%
Instructional Design, 12%
Training Programs, 11%
Addie, 10%
Captivate, 10%
Blended Learning, 9%

Common certified performance technologist skills

Linux, 33%
HVAC, 17%
Safety Standards, 14%
Aerators, 14%
Live Performances, 11%
Technical Assistance, 11%

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