Canadian Wood Council

Creating Engineering Capacity in the Design and Use of Mass Timber Construction

Canadian Wood Council LMS

Service

eLearning Development | Learning Management System Setup

Industry

Construction

Training Type

Professional Development

The Challenge ...

The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) promotes the use of wood in construction by providing education, technical support, and resources to industry professionals. As mass timber construction continues to grow across Canada and internationally, CWC needed to offer high-quality, on-demand training for engineers, architects, and builders who require up-to-date information and skills.

With an extensive library of ~36 training videos already produced, CWC’s challenge was to transform these materials into a structured, engaging, and scalable eLearning experience. They required a Learning Management System (LMS) setup that could support multiple language versions and regional requirements, while ensuring a consistent and professional learner experience.

CWC selected AligneDesigns for our ability to take existing content and design a streamlined, effective learning experience aligned with their brand, technical accuracy, and multilingual needs.

The Challenge
The Process

The Process ...

To bring CWC’s vision to life, AligneDesigns began by carefully reviewing the 36 existing training videos to extract key topics and structure the content into a logical learning pathway. We collaborated with CWC to establish clear learning outcomes at both the course and lesson levels, ensuring that the material aligned with industry standards while meeting the needs of diverse learners. For each lesson, we developed written introductions, transitions, and summaries to provide context and reinforce learning, while designing quizzes and assignments to promote engagement and retention.

Using the MemberPress LMS, we created a consistent, branded learning experience that reflected CWC’s professional identity. Custom-designed certificates of completion were integrated directly into the system, offering learners tangible recognition for their achievements. As the project expanded, AligneDesigns also developed fully localized versions of each course. The French versions were produced using AI translation tools, followed by a thorough review and revisions based on CWC’s feedback. For the U.S. audience, we carefully edited the content to reflect regional differences, such as measurement units and applicable standards, while embedding corresponding U.S. video content to ensure accuracy and relevance. Throughout the project, we worked closely with CWC’s internal team, facilitating regular reviews and lessons-learned meetings to ensure continuous alignment and quality improvement at every stage.

The Result ...

Through this collaboration, CWC now offers a comprehensive suite of eLearning courses that serve professionals across multiple regions and languages. The courses provide consistent, high-quality training accessible anytime, anywhere, reducing the reliance on in-person instruction while expanding CWC’s reach. Learners benefit from a seamless experience that combines technical expertise with engaging, easy-to-navigate content. The inclusion of custom certificates adds professional credibility to the training, supporting learners’ ongoing development in the mass timber construction field. With scalable LMS infrastructure and regionally tailored content, CWC is now well-positioned to continue advancing industry knowledge and promoting safe, effective wood construction practices across North America.

The Result