Kai Niethammer | Learning Consultant for Digital Learning and Moodle

I create modern and

digital learning solutions with

I am a self-employed and independent consultant,
with several years of experience in learning & development
and a strong focus on digital and modern learning methods.

Digital ... but how?!

eLearning implementation & improvement

You would like to introduce eLearning in your company and don't know yet what you have to consider? Or have you already taken this step and are facing difficulties or would like to take your offering to the next level?
Mit 19 Jahren Erfahrung bei der Implementierung und Weiterentwicklung von eLearning in verschiedenen Unternehmen, unterstütze ich sie gerne bei ihrem nächsten Schritt mit einer unabhängigen Meinung.

Modernize your human resources development

Has your company reached a point where you want or need to modernize your personnel development? Do you have the impression that your L&D programs are not yet efficient enough?
In my role as Head of Global Learning at QIAGEN, I managed the entire training department with global responsibility and a globally distributed team, ensuring smooth operations.
I am happy to consult you on the sustainable use of modern learning methods and tools and optimize your individual processes.

Jump start

LMS implementation

Would you like to introduce a Learning Management System (LMS) or purchase a new one? Perhaps you already have one and feel that it does not fit your processes or your needs?
Over the past years, I have implemented several Learning Management Systems from different vendors in different environments and companies and adapted them to the respective needs where necessary. One own LMS development was even awarded with the European eLearning Award.
I install, support and administer multiple LMSs for different customers.
To help you with your individual LMS challenge independently, feel free to contact me.

Your topics

Content creation

Do you need eLearning content on your individual topics or are you looking for a suitable provider to create this content for you?
Ich kann Ihre Content-Projekte für Sie kostengünstig erstellen. Mit meiner langjährigen Erfahrung und den daraus resultierenden Marktkenntnissen und meinem Netzwerk erstelle ich gerne die Inhalte für Sie.

Truly interactive ...

VC-Training

Do you have the impression that your virtual meetings or trainings are not interactive enough yet?
I will show you how to make virtual training and meetings more interactive. Instead of a presentation character, your online events will get more of a workshop character, where everyone can get involved individually.

My experience

Here is an overview of my relevant experience

01/01/2024

Managing Partner at Kai Niethammer Learning Consulting LLP

since 05.2021

Consultation on Learning & Development strategies
Independent consultation on eLearning / digital learning formats, blended learning, Learning Management Systems, providers
Implementation of digital learning technologies into corporate environments
Installation, maintenance and administration of Learning Management Systems
Consultation and support on creation of L&D tenders including their specification documents
Implementation of digital learning technologies into corporate environments
Training: Moodle/Totara and authoring tools
Training and coaching of consultants and learning instructors in facilitating interactive virtual workshops and meetings
Training: From classroom to online teaching

07/01/2023

Interim Manager Head of L&D EuMEA at Nufarm Europe GmbH

07.2022 – 02.2023

Interim Lead of all L&D activities for the EuMEA region
Merging regional training management activities into a unified approach
Implementing a mentoring program
Implementing unified App-based language training approach
Creation of custom online training content

01/01/2020

Member of the Jury of the delina Award (innovation award for digital education), Learntec, Karlsruhe

since 2020

Evaluation of the submissions

09/01/2019

Digital Learning Consultant, freiberuflich, Meerbusch

01.2019 – 04.2021

Consulting on eLearning / digital learning formats, blended learning
Development of blended learning concepts
Implementation of and support for learning management systems
Consulting for the introduction of eLearning in the corporate environment
Training: Moodle/Totara, authoring tools
Training and coaching of consultants and learning instructors in facilitating interactive virtual workshops and meetings

01/01/2019

Consultant freelancer, Institute For Digital Transformation In Work, Education And Society at the University of Applied Sciences Kempten

since 01.2019

Conversion from classroom to online teaching
Production of digital learning content
Course management and setup
Betreuung Moodle-Sprechstunde
Individual consulting on Moodle, Zoom and digital learning solutions
Coaching and lecturing

07/01/2018

Senior HR Manager, Head Of Global Learning QIAGEN

07.2018 – 12.2019

Takeover and management of the global training department

Restructuring and management of the global team with employees on different continents
Needs analysis and development of a global learning portfolio
Internal and external development of business-specific learning offerings
Ensure efficient delivery of learning portfolio globally through the regional headquarters and other locations
Budget planning for own department

Training consulting

Consulting HR Business Partners, all management levels, functional heads, and employees on training topics as well as on transformation and change processes

Strategy

Shaping and managing the global human resources development strategy

01/01/2014

Senior HR Manager eLearning, QIAGEN

06.2014 – 06.2018

Structured digitalization of training in the company globally
Transformation of existing training programs into blended learning concept
Content development

12/01/2007

eLearning Specialist, KYOCERA MITA EUROPE B.V.

12.2007 – 05.2014

Implementation and administration of Learning Management System
Implementation of a blended learning concept
Implementation of curriculum management
Content development
Training Center Computer and Network Infrastructure

08/01/2002

Sales Trainer/eLearning Coordinator, EPSON Deutschland GmbH

08.2002 – 11.2007

Sales Training
Implementation of digital learning formats (since 2004)
Content development

Qualification

Blended Learning Consultant

bildungsinnovator/edutrainment company, 2017

Principles of effective Management

QIAGEN, 2016

brief practitioner

the brief lab (Sheffield Company), 2015

Remote leadership

QIAGEN, 2015

Intercultural Training USA

QIAGEN, 2015

Web technologies

openHPI, 2013

Lean Six-Sigma Introduction

KYOCERA Document Solutions, 2013

PRINCE2 Foundation

KYOCERA Document Solutions/Integrata, 2012

Educational Media

University Duisburg/Essen, Faculty for Media didactics, 2011

Emotional intelligence

mevissen consulting/EPSON Deutschland GmbH, 2006

Trainer certification

EPSON Deutschland GmbH / Neuland & Partner, 2004

References & Awards

Comenius EduMedia Siegel

for the cross-company project "PMI2go" in which I was involved
as didactic eLearning consultant, 2017

Golden KYOCERA European President Award

for my contribution to the exceptional performance of the
eLearning infrastructure, content and processes, 2012