Starting an eLearning project for the first time can feel like a lot
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
You know you need something. You've got a rough idea of what it should cover. But the process between "we need training" and "the module is live" can feel like a bit of a black box.
Last week I shared five things to get clear on before you brief an eLearning partner. This week, here's what happens once you do.
Every eLearning partner will do things slightly differently, but it’s all a variation on a theme. Our process has five stages – we’re pretty methodical, so you always know what’s happening and what’s coming next.
Discover
This is where we get a really good understanding of what you need. We run a design workshop with you and your subject matter experts - not just to gather information, but to identify the right learning objectives, the key messages, and the moments that actually matter to your learners. It's collaborative, and it sets the foundation for everything that follows.
Design
The design workshop feeds directly into a Blueprint - a high-level outline of the module structure that we share with you before anything gets built. Once that's approved, we develop the Storyboard: the definitive content document that maps every piece of copy, every interaction, and every graphic in detail.
Deliver
Build doesn't mean disappear. We share the module with you iteratively as it comes together, so you can see how the Storyboard is translating into the real thing and flag anything early. By the time you see the finished module, nothing should feel like a surprise.
Validate
Validation isn't a single stage for us - it's woven into everything. We're not designing learning for us, we're designing it with you. That means your feedback isn't just welcome, it's essential. We share work throughout the process, have feedback conversations with you and your stakeholders, and make sure every change we make is moving the learning in the right direction. The best outcomes come from that back-and-forth.
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The module going live isn't necessarily the end. Where it adds value, we can support what happens after - learning nudges, job aids, and resources to help the learning stick beyond the click of a "complete" button.
Five stages. Clear milestones. And you're involved at every point that matters.
Which part of this process would feel most daunting - or has, if you've been through it before? I'd love to know.
Nicola
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