Claire Lipscomb
About Claire Lipscomb
Claire Lipscomb is a Course Development Manager at FutureLearn, where she has worked since 2020. She has a strong background in educational content development and partnership management, with previous roles at Bloomsbury Academic and SAGE Publications.
Current Role at FutureLearn
Claire Lipscomb serves as the Course Development Manager at FutureLearn, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on creating and enhancing educational content to ensure accessibility for diverse audiences. Her work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to develop courses that meet the needs of learners across different backgrounds.
Previous Experience at FutureLearn
Prior to her current role, Claire Lipscomb worked at FutureLearn in several capacities. She was a Partnership Manager from 2016 to 2019 and later served as a Senior Partnership Manager from 2019 to 2020. During her tenure, she developed relationships and partnerships that contributed to the platform's growth and outreach in the educational technology sector.
Background in Publishing
Claire has a solid background in publishing, having worked at Bloomsbury Academic as a Commissioning Editor for History from 2010 to 2015. She also held the position of Senior Commissioning Editor for History at Bloomsbury Academic for a brief period in 2016. Her experience in these roles involved curating and developing educational materials in the humanities.
Education and Expertise
Claire Lipscomb holds a Master of Arts degree from King's College London, where she studied Critical Methodologies from 2008 to 2010. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from the University of Warwick between 1998 and 2001. Her educational background supports her expertise in developing learning content for both print and digital platforms.
Experience in EdTech and Digital Publishing
With a strong background in the edtech and digital publishing sectors, Claire has developed significant expertise in building relationships and partnerships. She previously worked at SAGE Publications as an Assistant Editor focusing on Research Methods and Study Skills from 2006 to 2008. This experience has equipped her with the skills necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of educational content development.