Instructional Design Consulting Services

Designing the Systems Behind Great Training

Instructional design isn’t just about creating training solutions—it’s about building the systems, strategy, and tools behind impactful learning experiences. At AligneDesigns, our consulting services are designed to help you lay the groundwork for high-quality effective learning experiences.

Whether you’re launching a new learning program, setting up an LMS, or building support tools like job aids and templates, we bring strategic expertise and practical guidance to every step.

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Designing the Systems Behind Great Training

people completing instructional design behind the scenes as a foundation for effective learning solutions

Instructional design consulting is the behind-the-scenes work that ensures learning initiatives are not only effective—but sustainable, scalable, and aligned with business goals.

We partner with you to assess needs, solve problems, and design learning ecosystems that deliver real value to your team and organization.

Our Consulting Services

We offer four key consulting areas to support your learning strategy and infrastructure:

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an instructional designer completing program development work

Training Needs Analysis

Program Development

Not sure where to start? A Training Needs Analysis helps identify what skills are needed, who the target audience is, what gaps exist, and what kind of training (if any) will close those gaps. Our senior instructional designer will help you determine if training is the right solution—and if so, what it should look like.

Our learning consultant will walk you through our development process to design full-scale learning programs—from onboarding new hires to leadership development—that include defined learning outcomes aligned to learners needs, delivery strategies, sequencing, educational materials, and evaluation plans in support of continuous improvement.

What’s included:

What’s included:

  • Stakeholder interviews and learner analysis

  • Review of current training materials and workflows

  • Skills and performance gap identification

  • Recommendations for training formats, content, and delivery (e.g., eLearning courses, Virtual Instructor-led training, etc.)

  • Prioritized training roadmap that focuses on employee development

  • Program goals and competency mapping

  • Learning pathway and module structure based in design principles

  • Modality mix (eLearning, interactive learning, real-world examples, ILT, VLT, job aids, etc.)

  • Branded templates using graphic design for consistency and scalability

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job aid and template development

LMS Review, Build-Out & Setup

Job Aid & Template Development

Need help launching or optimizing your Learning Management System (LMS)? Our training consultant will help you choose, configure, and implement an LMS that aligns with your training goals, learning landscape, and technical environment. We also help you get your course content LMS-ready.

Your Learning Management System (LMS) is the home base for digital learning—but only if it’s well-organized, user-friendly, and aligned to your goals. Our learning experience designers help organizations select, configure, and launch LMS platforms that empower both learners and administrators.

Whether you’re setting up your first LMS or trying to clean up a clunky one, we’re here to help.

Support doesn’t stop at the end of training. We create branded, user-friendly job aids, toolkits, and templates that reinforce learning on the job and help your team apply what they’ve learned.

Even the best training needs follow-up. Our Job Aid and Template Development service ensures your learners have quick-reference tools to apply knowledge at work.

We create clear, branded, and functional support materials that improve retention and empower performance, right when it counts.

What’s included:

What’s included:

  • LMS needs analysis and selection consultation (if needed)

  • Platform configuration and structure setup

  • Course migration and content upload

  • A branded visual design of the learner interface

  • Admin training strategy and documentation

  • Performance support needs assessment

  • Custom design of job aids (checklists, flowcharts, guides)

  • Creation of branded templates (lesson plans, decks, handouts)

  • Optional training on how to use/adapt the materials internally

How to Get Started

We make it simple to turn your training ideas into a digital reality. Here’s how we kick off a successful eLearning partnership…

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person developing a custom quote and timeline
Start our ADDILE eLearning content development process

  1. Book a Free Discovery Call

Let’s chat! In a no-pressure call, we’ll explore your goals, audience, current training challenges, and what success looks like for your organization.

2. Receive a Custom Quote & Timeline

After learning more about your needs, we’ll provide a detailed quote, outline the scope of work, and share a projected timeline so you know exactly what to expect—no surprises.

3. Begin Our ADDILE™ Instructional Design Process

Once you’re ready to move forward, we’ll guide you through our trademarked ADDILE™ eLearning content development process:

Analyze → Design → Develop → Implement → Learn → Evaluate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between instructional design consulting and course development?

Instructional design consulting goes beyond creating content—it’s about shaping the entire learning strategy and infrastructure. We help you determine what to build, why it matters, and how to align it with business goals. Course development is one part of a larger system; consulting ensures that system is strategic, scalable, and successful.

If you’re unsure whether training is solving the right problem—or if you’re launching something new—TNA is a smart first step. It helps you uncover performance gaps, evaluate root causes, and prioritize learning solutions that actually move the needle.

Yes! We can assess and enhance your existing content or help you integrate it into a broader program. Whether you’re updating outdated modules or adding new layers like job aids or digital learning, we’ll ensure your materials work together strategically.

Definitely. We guide you through LMS selection, setup, branding, course migration, and admin training. Whether you need a new platform or want to clean up a clunky one, we help you create a streamlined system that supports learners and administrators alike.

Even great training fades without reinforcement. Job aids provide quick-reference tools—like checklists, flowcharts, or templates—that support learners right at the moment of need. They improve retention, reduce errors, and make training stick long-term.

We partner with a wide range of organizations—from nonprofits and government agencies to corporate teams and educational institutions. If you’re looking to design training, scale learning systems, or rethink your learning strategy, we’re here to help.

Yes! Our approach is highly customized. Whether you’re in healthcare, tech, education, or manufacturing, we tailor strategies and materials to your audience’s context, needs, and learning preferences.

It depends on the scope. A TNA might take a few weeks, while a full-scale program design or LMS implementation could span several months. We’ll provide a clear timeline and milestones in your custom proposal.