Jacob Brent
About Jacob Brent
Jacob Brent is a Training Developer at TELUS in Canada, with over 17 years of experience in IT and Learning & Development. He specializes in technical training, instructional design, and Learning Management Systems.
Current Roles at TELUS
Jacob Brent currently holds two positions at TELUS Communications in Canada: Training Developer and Learning Consultant. In his capacity, he develops training programs and provides hands-on learning experiences for TELUS Sales Staff and Enterprise Clients. His responsibilities include the full ADDIE life cycle and the development and delivery of a comprehensive Contracts Training Program, ensuring alignment with TELUS’s organizational vision.
Previous Positions
Jacob Brent has held several key roles in the Learning and Development field. He worked at Finning Canada via Global Learning Tech as an eLearning Specialist and Training Development Lead in 2013, and from 2012 to 2013 as Training Development Lead in Edmonton. He has also served as an Independent Contractor at Enbridge Pipelines for 5 months in 2012. From 2010 to 2012, he was a Learning and Technologies Advisor at Finning (Canada) in Edmonton. Earlier roles include Implementation and Training Specialist at Geometrix Data Systems, IT Systems Manager at ILS Learning Corporation, and Manager of Education at Brain Candy Enterprises.
Educational Background
Jacob Brent completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Computer Science from Washington Tech, spanning from 1991 to 1995. He furthered his education at North Island College, where he studied Management Information Systems, Business, and Computer Science, and achieved an Information Systems Admin - MIS diploma from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he earned a 1-year certificate in Computer Information Systems from North Island College.
Professional Specialties and Expertise
With over 17 years of experience, Jacob Brent specializes in Learning Management Systems (LMS), technical training, and instructional design. His expertise extends to e-Learning, project management, technical writing, and business analysis. He is proficient in SCORM, AICC, XML, JavaScript, RFP, UML, HTML, and Flash. His skillset enables him to align company learning initiatives with organizational objectives and develop training solutions that ensure compliance with standards such as Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).