
richardt klaasen
@richardtklaasen
AI training and instructional design professional building source-grounded learning workflows with evidence checks and human review.
What I'm looking for
I'm applying my experience in online education and learning-content evaluation to remote AI training and instructional design. I recently completed the Google AI Professional Certificate, with practical work in prompting, AI output evaluation, research, content creation and data analysis.
At Utopia Institute, I prepared programme materials and assessments, facilitated learning and supported learner needs across skills-development and train-the-trainer programmes. I also translated client requirements into practical content and delivery plans.
At MPC Connect, I led approximately 20 Learning Consultants in an online English-teaching operation, supporting onboarding, training, quality monitoring and performance management. I taught English through a digital platform as a Learning Consultant and was recognised as a top tutor.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder / Owner
C Squared Physical Training
Feb 2026 - Present (8 months)
Design performance-focused client programmes, complete needs assessments, track progress, coach clients and manage communication, scheduling and daily operations.
Founder
CWC Fragrances
Aug 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Manage a small e-commerce fragrance business covering product positioning, customer communication, digital sales follow-up, branding and order coordination.
Co-Founder
Neuro Active
Jan 2025 - Aug 2025 (7 months)
Supported programme development, client assessments, training delivery, customer engagement and operations before selling shareholding in August 2025.
Independent Training & Assessment Consultant
Utopia Institute
Apr 2024 - Dec 2024 (8 months)
Supported training and assessment work across skills-development, train-the-trainer, management, computer-skills and assessor/moderator programmes. Prepared programme material, assessments, proposals and learner-support documentation; facilitated learning and coordinated client requirements.
Commercial & Personal Insurance Broker
OUTsurance
Sep 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year)
Managed B2B accounts, needs analysis, proposals, renewals and client communication; acted as temporary regional manager for an eight-person team.
Divisional Head of Sales / Corporate Sales Executive
Flex Technology Group
May 2019 - Aug 2022 (3 years 3 months)
Progressed from corporate sales into divisional leadership; built and trained a four-person sales team, managed performance and supported complex technology-solution proposals. Managed an active sales pipeline of approximately R800,000, closed a sale above R1 million and received top-sales / Salesperson of the Year recognition.
Business Development Manager / Facilitator
Utopia Institute
Aug 2017 - Apr 2019 (1 year 8 months)
Facilitated customised training programmes and developed learning material for train-the-trainer, management, computer-skills, graduate, assessor, moderator and trainer programmes. Translated client needs into practical training content, proposals and delivery plans while supporting learner and stakeholder requirements.
Team Leader
MPC Connect
Mar 2017 - Jul 2017 (4 months)
Led approximately 20 Learning Consultants in an online English-teaching environment, covering selection, onboarding, training, quality monitoring, performance management and reporting. Reviewed performance against KPIs, coached team members and supported consistent online teaching quality.
Learning Consultant
MPC Connect
Sep 2016 - Feb 2017 (5 months)
Taught English to Chinese learners through an online platform using video, voice and chat; managed digital schedules and electronic reporting. Recognised as a top tutor for teaching performance and learner delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Professional Certificate, Artificial Intelligence
Completed the Google AI Professional Certificate in September 2026, covering AI fundamentals, research, content creation, data analysis, app building, and deployment.
The TEFL Academy
Level 5 TEFL Certificate, Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Earned a Level 5 TEFL Certificate in 2024.
Moonstone
RE5 Financial Services, Financial Services
Obtained the RE5 Financial Services certification in 2023.
OUTsurance
Commercial and Personal Lines Class of Business, Insurance
Completed the Commercial and Personal Lines Class of Business certification in 2022.
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Human Movement Science (not completed), Human Movement Science
Completed coursework for a Bachelor of Human Movement Science, but did not complete the degree.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Salary expectations
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