Chelsey Pienaar

Cohort 1

Cohort 2

Cohort 3

Includes the first-ever cohort members who will help to shape this course for future cohorts. 

Founding Cohort

Get the free downloadable Kickstart Kit:This kit includes 3 proven tools to help you start leading digital change more clearly - even from the middle. Whether you’re navigating AI trends, LMS shifts, or overwhelmed teams, these tools will help you reframe the chaos and get people aligned. Cut through the noise and lead digital transformation in EdTech with more clarity, confidence, and impact, starting today.

3 Tactical Tools for EdTech Managers to Influence Change with Confidence

Join a hands-on sprint designed for education leaders ready to make smarter decisions about EdTech, AI, and learning innovation.

Chelsey Pienaar | Founder @ HirED | Ex-CAO and VP Learning

Leading Digital Transformation in Education

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Learning Technologist

Program Coordinator & Virtual Assistant

In this course, you'll go from feeling uncertain about digital transformation to leading it with clarity, strategy, and impact. You’ll learn how to align EdTech and AI initiatives with institutional goals, navigate change with confidence, and create real-world solutions that improve teaching, learning, and organisational outcomes. Whether you're launching a new online program, learning how to leverage AI, or refreshing your digital learning strategy - this course gives you the frameworks, tools, and expert feedback you need to drive meaningful results. Course fee: R3,800 (ZAR) Includes: Core Sessons: 3x 90-minute sessions (Main content &amp; group work)Coaching Calls: 2x optional 60-minute group coaching calls (Real-time feedback, deep dives, Q&amp;A)**Includes pre-work, templates, and reflection prompts each week.**

Lead EdTech Change with Confidence.

Course syllabus

90-minute Live Sessions every Wednesday for three weeks.

Thursdays

Three weeks. Three high-impact live sessions.

5 August to 22 August, 2025

<ul><li>Pre-work and resources before each session</li><li>Action tasks between sessions to immediately apply what you learn</li><li>A final digital transformation plan you’ll be proud to present</li></ul>

Weekly projects

Join a coaching call in Week 1 and Week 3 to get personalised, real-time advice, feedback, or content deep dives.

Group Coaching Calls (Optional)

Course schedule

Academic and learning leaders in L&amp;D teams, universities, and EdTech companies.

Learning Technology, Product &amp; Project Leads looking to scale their impact.

Freelancers and consultants supporting digital transformation in education.

Anyone who wants to confidently lead strategy, change, or EdTech integration in learning organisations.

Who is this course for

What you’ll get out of this course

You’ll create a tailored roadmap that aligns digital initiatives with your organisational or team goals - so you know exactly what to focus on, what to say no to, and how to prioritise resources.

A Digital Transformation Roadmap

You’ll learn how to lead change, overcome resistance, and bring people with you - whether you’re navigating a new platform rollout or shifting teaching practices across a faculty.

Practical Change Leadership Tools

You’ll design a practical EdTech implementation plan, backed by research and real-world case studies - ready to present to your leadership team or clients.

An EdTech Integration Plan

You’ll explore tools and approaches for making data-driven EdTech decisions -turning analytics into insights that improve outcomes.

Confidence in Data-Informed Decision Making

Mid-Level EdTech Leaders: Lead Digital Change with Clarity

Founder @ HirED | Ex VP at Noodle, CAO at Hubble Studios

Reframe trends like AI, LMS changes, and new tools into focused, strategic decisions.

Cut through the 'innovation' noise in EdTech

Shift from "here’s the tool" to "here’s the impact" - and sound like a peer, not a task owner.

Earn credibility with leadership and your team

Use a simple lens to filter what matters now vs. what’s just noise.

Make decisions that drive impact and get noticed

Transition Toolkit: 3 Steps to Transition into an LD Role

EdTech exec with 12+ years’ industry experience | Hired 200+ pros across EMEA

You'll learn how to identify and position your existing, transferable skills for a role in learning design.

How to identify and promote the skills you already have

Walk away with a list of free resources to master the basics of adult learning theories quickly (talk like an LD!).

Discuss the theories of adult learning you need to know most

Discover the free tools to build a learning design skills portfolio when you don't have previous job experience.

Learn directly from Chelsey Pienaar

Chelsey Pienaar

Courses

Leading Digital Transformation in Education

Lightning Lessons

Mid-Level EdTech Leaders: Lead Digital Change with Clarity

Transition Toolkit: 3 Steps to Transition into an LD Role

Resources

3 Tactical Tools for EdTech Managers to Influence Change with Confidence