Sethu Nguna.
Professional experience

Strategy through
hands-on delivery.

Over 10 years working across institutional learning, digital transformation, professional training and simulation design.

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Training & Instructional Design Manager

AidData · William & Mary · October 2023–Present

Establishing and scaling AidData Training across instructional strategy, platform architecture, curriculum, partnerships, blended delivery and evaluation. Designed and launched the Training Hub and led the flagship credentialed course.

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Senior Research Analyst

Statecraft Simulations Group · Gates Global Policy Center · December 2025–Present

Contribute through simulation preparation, technical design, playtesting and facilitator support. Lead Plenum development and support Fractured Order delivery and student training.

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Lead Instructional Designer

University of KwaZulu-Natal · 2021–2023

Led instructional designers and worked with academic leadership on institutional digital learning strategy. Established design standards, supported professional development and launched the inaugural Instructional Design Expo.

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eLearning Consultant

Code for Africa · 2022–2023

Designed digital learning for African data journalism and civic-tech audiences. Evaluated digital capacity and developed a relaunch strategy for custom learning platforms.

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Academic Coordinator — Centre for Sustainable & Integrated Rural Development

University of Zululand · 2016–2021

Designed UNIZULU 101 across four faculties, ten programmes and two campuses; supervised 40+ postgraduate assistants and led its emergency remote learning transition.

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Education

Research-informed practice.

MA Education with Merit · Liverpool John Moores University · 2023

BCom Honours Economics · University of Zululand · 2021

BCom Economics & Management · University of Fort Hare · 2015

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Learning strategy, institutional systems and decision practice.

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