Custom eLearning Development

Discover custom eLearning development processes and techniques to help transform your training content into interactive, engaging courses for your learners.

Do you need custom eLearning development for your training courses?

If your organization hasn’t seen increased engagement from your learners or improved employee performance results from your online training platform alone, perhaps you should consider custom eLearning development. You can tailor your custom courses to fit the needs of your learners and organization, significantly impacting your learning culture.

  1. The Custom eLearning Buyer's GuideOur custom eLearning development and instructional design services help your organization create great training content that delivers great training outcomes.19 min read
  2. Understanding custom eLearning development and creating content to meet your learners' needsWe answer, “what is custom eLearning development?” Explore eLearning course options and determine if developing custom eLearning can suit your learners.Kristy Lacroix · 6 min read
  3. Custom eLearning revolution: start with “Why”Starting an eLearning revolution with a goal of betterment is fine, however, we'll help you push past generic reasons and show you how to start with "why."Jennifer Bell · 3 min read
  4. Prompt Power: Top Ways to Use AI for Learning and DevelopmentWe unlock artificial intelligence in learning and development with our webinar guide to using prompt engineering to create better, more engaging courses faster.Alex Cleary · 3 min read

What are some of the different types of custom eLearning?

Your learners want eLearning to be relevant, engaging, and rewarding. Develop custom eLearning modules to help your learners get the most from training opportunities. Start exploring the different types of custom eLearning you can deliver as part of any training curriculum.

  1. What is game-based learning?Game-based learning? Gamification? What's the difference? We dive in to determine what they truly mean and if it makes sense to build into eLearning content!Pamela S. Hogle · 5 min read
  2. What is scenario-based training?Scenario-based training provides realistic practice and a safe place to make and learn from errors. This boosts employees' skills, confidence, and performance.Pamela S. Hogle · 2 min read
  3. The eLearning benefits, and challenges, of simulation-based learningDiscover what simulation-based learning is, why it's a better alternative, and what research says about the impact of simulation-based learning on employees.Susan Hurrell · 9 min read
  4. Engage and empower your employees with training simulationsShort training simulations offer a way to create engaging content that aligns learning with key business goals and illustrates the expected results.Pamela S. Hogle · 4 min read
  5. Microlearning in Custom eLearning: Boost Engagement with Targeted, Scalable ContentDiscover how microlearning transforms corporate training with bite-sized, engaging content. This guide explores its benefits, key use cases, and best practices for boosting employee retention and performance.Alex Cleary · 5 min read

Best practices when creating custom eLearning courses

As seasoned custom eLearning developers, we have many tips and tricks to help you give your custom eLearning courses an edge. Whether you’re looking to convert instructor-led training to eLearning, improve your eLearning content, or increase learner engagement, we have something for you!

  1. How to collect, analyze, and apply different types of learner feedbackWhat are the different types of learner feedback? We cover how to collect feedback, the insights you can gain, and effective ways to use your learner feedback.Susan Hurrell · 15 min read
  2. Learner profiles: what they are and why you need themCreating learner profiles based on characteristics of your target learners increases training relevance leading to improved training outcomes and engagement.Pamela S. Hogle · 4 min read
  3. Project, People, Product, and Process: Your guide to the 4 P’s of eLearning project managementUsing the 4P’s of eLearning Project Management, your organization will create effective online training and drive a positive experience for all stakeholders.Jennifer Bell · 4 min read
  4. Boost training outcomes with concise and conscious eLearning contentBoost training outcomes with clear and concise content accessible to all learners, to engage their learning ability, rather than causing frustration.Pamela S. Hogle · 2 min read
  5. How to craft your eLearning courses from instructor-led contentTurning instructor-led training into eLearning courses is a necessity of innovating in the world today. Follow these best practices to take your content online.Brendin Charles · 3 min read
  6. 10 steps to converting your instructor-led training into eLearning modulesLearn how to convert your ILT courses into eLearning modules, the benefits (and risks) to doing it yourself, and when to consider enlisting design professionals.Susan Hurrell · 10 min read
  7. 5 Key Questions to Consider Before Converting Your Live Training to eLearningExplore these 5 key questions to determine if you should move on from your instructor-led training, whether you offer it in-person or virtually, to eLearning.8 min read

Tips for improving your existing custom eLearning courses

If you have an eLearning program in place, look to our resources aimed to help you get the most from your efforts. Our eLearning tips explore topics to help you hone your craft as a custom eLearning designer, like using learner feedback, improving course content for effectiveness, and engaging your adult learners.

  1. What is formative feedback?Providing feedback throughout a learning experience can boost performance and outcomes. Learn why and how to create effective formative feedback.Pamela S. Hogle · 3 min read
  2. 4 key benefits of providing meaningful learner feedback in your online trainingMeaningful learner feedback helps learners correct errors, see their progress, and deepen their learning. Learn how to build feedback into your online training.Pamela S. Hogle · 4 min read
  3. Ways to successfully navigate your eLearning feedback journeyeLearning program development is a journey. But with help, we'll show you how to navigate your eLearning feedback and reach your destination successfully.Jennifer Bell · 4 min read
  4. 5 ways you can give your eLearning content a boostOne-size-fits-all eLearning content doesn’t engage your learners and is seldom effective. Read our 5 tips that are essential to improve your eLearning content!Pamela S. Hogle · 3 min read
  5. How to engage your adult learners with multimodal eLearningDitch generational stereotypes and ask: what do adult learners really want? Why should we care? How can we deliver engaging, effective training? Find out!Pamela S. Hogle · 3 min read
  6. How to engage your learners with the power of storytellingUser the power of storytelling to revise information-dense instructional content into a narrative framework can liven the content and boost learner engagement!Pamela S. Hogle · 2 min read
  7. 7 strategies for effective eLearning in any industry!Effective eLearning is more than great design and training content. Try these seven strategies that ensure effective eLearning for any industry... including yours!The Marketing Team · 2 min read
  8. 7 visual design tips every new eLearning designer should knowGreat training content requires great visual design. We've compiled 7 helpful tips for new eLearning designers to create gorgeous and effective online training.Pamela S. Hogle · 5 min read
  9. Visual design clarity sets your eLearning courses up for successGreat instructional design needs strong visual design. Following design best practices for online courses sets up your eLearning and your learners for success.Pamela S. Hogle · 3 min read