Robert Borjal

Learning & Development professional with over a decade of experience designing career development frameworks, standardising training delivery, and building onboarding programmes that help people grow with confidence. Skilled at translating operational needs into practical, engaging learning solutions and at building strong relationships across senior leadership, operational managers and subject matter experts. Experienced in leading L&D functions end-to-end — from strategy and content design through to hands-on coaching and delivery — across corporate, financial services and public sector environments.

Teaching Assistant at New Woodlands School, UK (2023-09 – Present)

• Supported day-to-day curriculum delivery and pupil development within a UK education setting, initially via Goursman Education agency before being directly hired by the school from December 2024.

Learning and Development Regional Director at Summer Oasis Training, UAE (2020-09 – 2023-08)

• Led the design and standardisation of training courses and online learning systems, recruiting key personnel and managing day-to-day operations to keep quality effective and consistent across the region.
• Partnered closely with Sales and Operations leadership to align L&D activity with wider business development goals.

Director of Learning and Development at 10Minute IELTS, Oman (2020-03 – 2020-09)

• Directed the design and content of instructional materials and video-based learning resources.
• Assessed individual learner needs and worked with teachers to build tailored development solutions.

Training Consultant at AO Street, Philippines (2015-04 – 2020-03)

• Developed structured course frameworks and standardised instructional delivery across a team of coaches and facilitators, helping the organisation become a nationally reputable training provider.

Corporate Communications Trainer at TalkShop Learning Centre, Philippines (2012-12 – 2013-04)

• Designed customised corporate training programmes and conducted training needs analyses and workshops for a portfolio of over 100 corporate clients, including Fujitsu Ten, SMART Communications, Call Design, Financial Times and Verizon Wireless.
• Developed and implemented Policies and Standard Operating Procedures across multiple training institutes to bring consistency and quality to programme delivery.

Certification in Data Analytics Certification – Google (2025)

Certification in IELTS Teaching Certification – Cambridge University (2020)

Certification in QMS Auditor Certification – IRCA, London, UK (2013)