Sophie Hardman, Ca
About Sophie Hardman, Ca
Sophie Hardman serves as the Learning Development Manager at KPMG Learning Services in Sydney, Australia, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in accountancy and extensive experience in learning and development, she leads curriculum design initiatives and manages a team of instructional designers.
Work at KPMG Australia
Sophie Hardman serves as the Learning Development Manager at KPMG Learning Services in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She has held this position since 2021, focusing on leading the Design and Development Hub. Her role involves creating sector-specific curricula that align with the philosophy of KPMG Learning Services. Prior to her current role, she worked as the Regulatory, Mandatory and Audit Learning Manager at KPMG Australia from 2019 to 2021. In this capacity, she managed a team of instructional designers to enhance organizational learning.
Previous Experience at KPMG UK
Before joining KPMG Australia, Sophie Hardman gained extensive experience at KPMG UK. She worked as an Audit Program Facilitator from 2017 to 2018 and as a Leadership and Professional Skills Assistant Manager from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she served as a Senior Audit Assistant from 2016 to 2018 and began her career at KPMG UK as an Audit Assistant from 2013 to 2016. Her roles involved various responsibilities that contributed to her expertise in audit and learning development.
Education and Expertise
Sophie Hardman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from The University of Birmingham, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. She also achieved the Chartered Accountant designation from ICAS, completing her studies from 2016 to 2018. In addition, she pursued a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) certification at Yogahaven in 2018. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both accounting and instructional design.
Governance Experience
Sophie Hardman served as a Governor at Sir John Lawes School in Harpenden from 2017 to 2019. In this role, she contributed to the governance and strategic direction of the school. Her involvement as a governor reflects her commitment to education and community engagement, complementing her professional focus on learning and development.
Curriculum Development and Client Advisory
In her current role at KPMG, Sophie Hardman advises clients during the co-design phase of curriculum development. She ensures that the curricula created are relevant and impactful for organizational learners. Additionally, she develops, implements, and maintains Learning Design Principles, which drive the creation of high-quality learning experiences at KPMG.