Learning & Knowledge Management
Instructional Design Consulting Firms for Corporate Training
Creatives On Call is a marketing and creative consultancy helping organizations build effective learning experiences and corporate training programs. Our instructional design consultants partner with businesses to design eLearning, improve workforce performance and deliver measurable results.
What Do Instructional Design Consulting Firms Do?
An instructional design consultant takes complex information and turns it into learning experiences that stick — helping employees build skills and perform more effectively. They dig into your business goals and figure out where the gaps are. Then they create training strategies using frameworks like ADDIE and Bloom’s Taxonomy. They develop learning materials that weave together storytelling, visuals and hands-on activities. Instructional design consulting services also help you pick the best technologies for your needs — like eLearning platforms and learning management systems — and make sure every program delivers real results for your learners and your business objectives.
Custom Training Solutions from Our Instructional Design Consulting Firm
Whether you need to make improvements in your current training and educational courses or need an entirely new program developed and built, our instructional design consulting team will tailor a program that aligns with your organization’s learning objectives and needs.
Our instructional design associates will work within the learning platforms you’re already using or we’ll recommend a platform that will fit your needs. They use best practices when developing programs, including utilizing the most widely used methodologies. The design, development and production of your courses will be unique to your needs and how your learners comprehend information.
We work within the learning management systems you already use help you find a better fit.
Techniques for Motivating and Engaging Learners
Creatives on Call will match your instructional design needs with the right instructional design consultants who will customize programs that match your learners’ knowledge base and education level. From process and technical training to legal and compliance training and everything in between, our experienced and passionate team will get creative to ensure your training is successful.
Our instructional designers use best practices when developing your program, drawing from the most widely used methodologies in the field. The ADDIE model guides program development through five phases: analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. Merrill’s Principles of Instruction anchor learning in real-world problem-solving. Bloom’s Taxonomy builds knowledge progressively, from foundational recall to higher-order critical thinking.
The types of learning solutions and techniques vary widely and will be based on your learning objectives but may include:
- Storytelling videos: Providing training through the art of storytelling is engaging and relatable. Stories can be powerful and help learners comprehend information faster.
- Microlearning: Training through microlearning provides learners with snippets of information in the form of short videos, pop-up quizzes or social media posts. They are easily digestible for busy learners who don’t have time to sit through hours of training at one time.
- Gamification: Utilizing games in your training sessions brings fun, interaction and friendly competition. Learners can participate and collect coins, badges and more all while learning.
- Simulations: Many people learn by doing. When utilizing simulation in your training, learners will actually perform a task, test software or interact with a customer as if it were really happening.
- Motion Graphics/Animation: Strong visuals almost always create stronger reactions. Motion Graphics/Animations are less intimidating and generally keep the learner’s attention longer.
The Instructional Design Consulting Process
We start by getting to know you and your organizational goals. Integrating instructional designers into your team begins with meeting your department leaders and subject matter experts, so we understand the instructional design strategies and coursework needed, make certain information is technically accurate and that we’re using the proper terms and details unique to your industry and organization.
Phase 1: Discovery
We dive deep into your specific learning objectives and what your organizational learning outcomes need to be. What’s included:
- Outline and understanding of organizational learning and learner goals
- Program and course strategies
- Assessment and evaluation objectives
Phase 2: Content and Creative
We make certain we are capturing the right sentiment, structure and activities for your learners so that they stay engaged and leave each session refreshed and ready to tackle their jobs. What’s included:
- Curriculum outlines and course development
- Audio scripts
- Storyboards and graphical keyframe development
- Production and execution of program and course(s)
Phase 3: Materials and Evaluations
We don’t walk away once your program and courses are developed. We make sure you have the right materials, documentation and evaluations needed for a successful course and ensure your overall learning program is effective. What’s included (this varies based on the need):
- Training materials (PowerPoint presentations, guides and manuals)
- Train-the-trainer documents
- Learner activity materials
- Assessment and evaluation methods
Why Organizations Invest in Instructional Design Services
Organizations bring in instructional design consultants because they need training that works. Generic courses don’t cut it — you need learning experiences built for your specific goals and your people. Here’s what good instructional design delivers:
- Better performance and results: Well-designed training improves employee performance and boosts productivity. Your team gets the skills they need to do their jobs better, which means better results for your business.
- Faster onboarding: New hires get up to speed faster with structured and engaging training programs. Instead of weeks of confusion, they’re contributing sooner and feeling confident in their roles.
- Stronger retention: Employees stay longer when they have clear paths for learning and development. Good training shows your team you’re invested in their growth.
- Closed knowledge gaps: Instructional design identifies where your team needs help and fills those gaps with targeted learning. No more guessing what training your people need.
- Scalable solutions: Our consultants use tested learning models and the right technology to create programs that grow with your business. Training that works today and adapts for tomorrow.
Why Choose Our Instructional Design Consulting Services
Choosing the right instructional design consulting firm can make the difference between training that checks a box and learning experiences that drive real business results. Creatives On Call brings strategic thinking, creative execution and flexible talent solutions together to deliver training programs that truly perform.
Access to Top Instructional Design Talent
We connect you with highly skilled instructional design consultants from our network of more than 15,000 mid-to-senior-level professionals. Each consultant is carefully matched to your project based on industry experience, technical expertise and learning specialization.
Customized Learning Solutions, Not One-Size-Fits-All
Unlike many instructional design consulting firms that rely on templated approaches, we tailor every solution to your organization’s goals, learners and systems. Whether you need eLearning development, onboarding programs or leadership training, we build with purpose.
Scalable Support for Any Project Size
From short-term course development to long-term learning strategy, our flexible model allows you to scale your instructional design resources up or down as needed without the overhead of a traditional instructional design agency.
Deep Expertise Across Industries
Our instructional design consultants bring real-world experience across the industries we serve, including healthcare, finance, manufacturing and technology. This ensures your training is not only engaging but also relevant and practical.
Proven Instructional Design Methodologies
We apply tested instructional design processes like ADDIE, Bloom’s Taxonomy and Merrill’s Principles of Instruction to build structured learning experiences that improve retention and on-the-job performance.
Drive Results for your Business
At Creatives On Call, we specialize in tailoring these insights to fit your organization, helping you unlock meaningful transformation that drives results.
Industries We Serve
Our instructional design projects span a diverse range of industries. We have consultants with deep expertise in:
- Banking and financial services
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Retail
- Technology and digital
- Education and higher learning
- Consumer packaged goods
- Food and beverage
Because we work with over 15,000 mid-to-senior-level associates with varied backgrounds and specialized industry knowledge, we can deploy instructional designers who bring real-world experience from your specific sector. No matter your industry, we’ll match you with designers who understand your field and can create programs that fit your specific business needs.
eLearning Authoring Tools
Our team has deep expertise across leading eLearning authoring tools, including:
- Articulate 360: A comprehensive suite for creating interactive eLearning courses with built-in templates, quizzes and multimedia integration capabilities.
- Adobe Captivate: Software for developing responsive eLearning content with advanced simulations, software demos and scenario-based learning experiences.
- Trailhead: Salesforce’s gamified learning platform for building skills through interactive modules, projects and hands-on challenges.
- Lectora: A desktop authoring tool for creating SCORM-compliant courses with robust accessibility features and responsive design options.
- Vyond: Animation software for producing professional animated videos that simplify complex concepts and engage learners visually.
- iSpring Suite: A PowerPoint-based authoring toolkit for quickly converting presentations into interactive eLearning courses with quizzes and simulations.
- Camtasia: Screen recording and video editing software for creating tutorial videos, software training and instructional content.
- Elucidat: Cloud-based authoring platform for teams creating scalable, mobile-responsive learning experiences with collaborative workflows.
- Synapse: Enterprise learning platform combining authoring, delivery and analytics for comprehensive training management.
- dominKnow | ONE: Collaborative authoring system for creating responsive, multi-device learning content with version control and review capabilities.
Learning Management Systems
For organizations requiring enterprise-level learning delivery, our associates also support platforms such as:
- Docebo: AI-powered LMS offering personalized learning paths, social learning features and extensive third-party integrations.
- Cornerstone OnDemand: Comprehensive talent management suite with learning, performance and succession planning capabilities.
- Absorb LMS: Intuitive learning platform with intelligent automation, custom branding and advanced reporting for tracking learner progress.
- SAP Litmos: Rapid deployment LMS with mobile-first design, ecommerce capabilities and content marketplace integration.
- Workday Learning: Integrated learning solution within the Workday ecosystem, connecting training to talent development and business goals.
What to Look for in Instructional Design Consulting Firms
Not all instructional design consulting firms deliver the same level of impact. Choosing the right partner means evaluating both their strategic capabilities and execution strength.
Industry Experience
Look for instructional design consulting firms that have direct experience within your industry, including its compliance requirements, workflow constraints and learner realities. That context is what separates training that gets checked off from training that changes behavior.
LMS and Technology Expertise
The strongest instructional design consultants bring hands-on fluency with leading learning management systems and authoring tools. That technical range means your learning solutions integrate cleanly with existing systems, without costly workarounds or delayed timelines.
Scalability and Flexibility
Instructional design projects rarely stay static. The right instructional design consulting firm should be able to right-size its support based on project scope, shifting priorities and business demands, whether that means a single instructional designer or a full curriculum development team.
Our Approach vs Traditional Instructional Design Firms
Many traditional instructional design consulting firms operate with rigid structures and limited flexibility. Our approach is built to adapt to your needs and deliver faster, more targeted results.
Flexible Talent Model
Instead of assigning a fixed team, Creatives On Call matches you with instructional design consultants selected specifically for your project’s learning objectives and delivery format, including eLearning developers, learning experience designers and subject matter experts.
Faster Time to Delivery
Our on-demand model cuts the lag time common in traditional instructional design consulting services. Whether you’re building virtual instructor-led training, job aids or a full corporate training curriculum, we move at the speed your project requires.
Specialized Expertise on Demand
Whether you need eLearning developers, instructional designers or LMS specialists, we provide access to the right skill sets for your learner experience goals exactly when you need them.
How Creatives on Call Can Help
Need instructional designers who can jump in and deliver results? We’ll match you with the right talent for your specific learning solutions and training programs. Our experts will scale up or scale down according to your project’s needs. Whether you need short-term project support or a long-term partnership, we adapt to what works for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What value do highly specialized instructional designers add to the learning process?
There is a science to developing training programs that provide the learning outcomes organizations need. Highly specialized instructional designers are creative and experienced in developing courses people will engage with and learn from. Using established and proven methodologies, they are skilled in developing programming that leads to better-trained employees.
What techniques do instructional design experts use to motivate and engage learners?
There are many different techniques used in instructional learning. Instructional designers play a key role in selecting the right approach — they first understand your organization’s learning objectives and audience before recommending specific techniques such as simulation, gamification and animation.
What’s the most effective way of delivering a learning course?
Instructional learning delivery methods vary based on the organizational structure, its employees’ educational level and the company’s technological resources. Methods may include virtual classrooms, online and mobile learning and instructional interaction.
What factors influence the strategy of a learning course?
When developing training programs, a specialized instructional designer will evaluate an organization’s learning needs, audit current strategies and courses and understand how learners will engage with various techniques. A customized strategy and action plan are then developed to meet the organization’s unique learning needs.
While many organizations have internal training teams, they often lack the specialized expertise needed to design complex learning programs. In other cases, internal teams are too close to the content and an outside perspective helps create training that truly resonates with learners.
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