Michael Olsen

Michael Olsen currently serves as the Director of Course Development at CompTIA, a position held since June 2023. Prior to this role, Olsen was the Manager of Course Development and an Instructional Designer at TestOut Corporation from December 2020 to June 2023. With a solid background in instructional design, Olsen has worked as Instructional Designer III at Xactware, where responsibilities included assessing training needs and developing various educational materials. Experience also includes teaching at Karl G Maeser Preparatory Academy and Brigham Young University, focusing on subjects such as German and computer programming. Additional roles have involved software training and audio recording specialization, showcasing a diverse range of skills in education and technology. Michael Olsen holds an M.A. in Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences from Utah State University and a Bachelor's Degree in German Teaching from Brigham Young University.