Expert support

Subject matter expert support

The right expertise. A clearly defined contribution.

Give subject expertise a specific role in development. SME support can be an individual expert contribution or one component of a managed academic project.

WHO THIS IS FOR

Institutions needing specialized content knowledge, additional course-writing capacity, or an independent academic review.

THE WORK

From the first brief
to accepted delivery.

Define the expert profile

Document the discipline, academic level, credentials, professional experience, writing expectations, and potential conflicts for review.

Match and qualify

Identify potential contributors and review evidence of relevant knowledge and experience. Confirm availability, suitability, and institutional acceptance before assignment.

Coordinate the contribution

Create a brief with milestones, templates, reviewer responsibilities, and acceptance criteria. Coordinate drafts, feedback, and final handoff.

TANGIBLE OUTPUTS

What the project
can deliver.

Final deliverables and acceptance criteria are agreed before work begins.

Expert role profile and qualification criteria
Candidate review when sourcing is included
SME brief and contribution schedule
Authored content or structured review findings
Citation and resource inventory where applicable
Revision log and accepted materials

What we would need from you

Discipline, academic level, and topic boundaries
Required qualifications and selection criteria
Authorship or review responsibilities
Materials, deadlines, and approval contacts

AN ENGAGEMENT IN PRACTICE

Expert support for an emerging-technology course

Illustrative structure—not a named expert placement.

01Define topic expertise and target academic level
02Review credentials and a relevant writing sample
03Agree on an outline, template, and milestones
04Pair subject review with instructional-design feedback
05Deliver accepted content with references and resolved comments

A clear scope matters

Contributor qualifications and availability are verified for each engagement. Sourcing, contributor responsibilities, and ownership arrangements are defined in the agreed scope.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN