personal photo of Dragos Apostu

Dragos Apostu

Tagline:Learning Consultant

About Me

I'm a trainer and learning designer with over 15 years of experience helping people learn better, think sharper, and grow sustainably. My work blends academic depth with real-world practice—from lecture halls to corporate learning rooms.

For nearly a decade, I taught management and digital communication at the University of Bucharest. I hold a Ph.D. in Administrative Sciences from the National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (SNSPA), where I researched how public institutions learn and adapt.

Today, I design and lead global learning programs at UiPath and run Nectara, a training and consulting company focused on personal resilience, time management, and sustainable performance. I also collaborate with universities, NGOs, and mission-driven organizations to make learning more human, relevant, and effective.

Whether I’m creating a course or leading a workshop, I bring the same focus: helping people do meaningful work—with less stress and more clarity.

Work Experiences

  • Senior Consultant - Learning

    from: 2019, until: present

    Organization:UiPath

  • Technical Instructional Designer

    from: 2017, until: 2019

    Organization:MicrosoftLocation:Bucharest, Romania

    Description:

    I worked in the Worldwide Learning Organisation and I built online courses, virtual instructor-led training courses and videos (scripts included) mainly for Azure.

  • Learning and Development Specialist / Instructional Designer

    from: 2015, until: 2017

    Organization:BNP Paribas Personal FinanceLocation:Bucharest, Romania

    Description:
    1. In the Digital Transformation Initiative, I was the CEO’s Digital Reverse Mentor.
    2. In my role, I was responsible for the e-learning strategy and built the plan to migrate to the group’s LMS (My Learning) through Cornerstone on Demand.
    3. I was the internship coordinator and evangelist for Practica CTLM (The Internship Program).
    4. The BNP Paribas Way (the New Values Program) was a holistic program and marked the period I worked at BNP Paris Personal Finance. Through this program, I got to use all my skills: events, training courses, team-building activities, internships.
  • Associate Lecturer

    from: 2012, until: 2021

    Organization:University of BucharestLocation:Bucharest, Romania

  • Trainer & Instructional Designer

    from: 2009, until: 2015

    Organization:Executive Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development and Innovation Funding - UEFISCDI

  • Training Coordinator

    from: 2006, until: 2009

    Organization:CODECS

  • Internship within the Department for Public Diplomacy

    from: 2006, until: 2008

    Organization:Ministry of Foreign Affairs RomaniaLocation:Warsaw Area, Poland

    Description:

    During the 2008 NATO Summit, I served as a media assistant for the Romanian Task Force.
    It was a privilege for me to work as an intern for the Romanian Embassy in the Republic of Poland from March to May 2007.

Education

  • PhD

    from: 2011, until: 2014

    Field of study:Administrative SciencesSchool:National University of Political Studies and Public Administration

  • Master

    from: 2008, until: 2010

    Field of study:Training of TrainersSchool:University of Bucharest

  • Bachelor of Public Administration

    from: 2005, until: 2008

    School:University of Bucharest

Certifications

  • Certified Trainer in the Persolog Resilience Model

    Issue date: Apr 2025,

  • LXD Course

    Issue date: Oct 2024,

  • Instructional Design Fundamentals

    Issue date: Aug 2024,

    Issued by: cam.ac.uk .

  • Association for Talent Development (ATD) Master Instructional Designer™

    Issue date: Aug 2023,

    Expires date: Aug 2026,

    Issued by: credly.com .

  • Scrum Master Certified (SMC)

    Issue date: Jun 2021,

    Issued by: scrumalliance.org .

Publications

  • The relationship between the state and the non–governmental organizations

    Journal ArticlePublisher:Procedia-Social and Behavioral SciencesDate:2014
    Authors:
    Ani MateiDragoş-Cătălin Apostu
  • Non-governmental organization leadership and development. A review of the literature

    Journal ArticlePublisher:ManagerDate:2013
    Authors:
    Dragos-Catalin Apostu
  • Civil Society Organizations’ Contribution To Democratic Governance In European Union

    Journal ArticlePublisher:ManagerDate:2013
    Authors:
    Dragos-Catalin Apostu
  • Non-Governmental Organizations as Agents of Modernization: A Romanian Perspective

    Journal ArticlePublisher:Procedia-Social and Behavioral SciencesDate:2013
    Authors:
    Ani MateiDragoş-Cătălin Apostu