Resources

Practical resources for L&D leaders and training pros

Articles, comparisons, and how-tos from a team of instructional designers and eLearning developers that ship custom eLearning every week.

eLearning course development guide
eLearning Development

eLearning course development, end to end

What an eLearning course contains, the three complexity tiers, and signs the build is solid.

May 2026 15 min
The build cycle for paid trade certifications
Associations

The build cycle for paid trade certifications

Most trade associations could ship their first paid micro-credential in 90 days.

May 2026 10 min
The non-dues revenue math nobody shows you
Associations

Non-dues revenue: the honest math

Honest course economics rarely match the optimistic version a board hears at proposal time.

May 2026 10 min
Why members pay for some online courses and ignore others
Associations

Why members pay for some online courses and ignore others

Most associations sit on one course they could price at $699 without changing the topic.

May 2026 9 min
eLearning content development pillar guide
eLearning Development

The work behind eLearning content development

How eLearning content actually gets developed, and how to scope what you’ll do internally.

May 2026 16 min
eLearning development services explainer
eLearning Development

eLearning development services, explained

Eight categories of eLearning service, when each fits, and how to spot real delivery quality.

May 2026 13 min
Editorial on AI-generated content vs AI-assisted instructional design
Instructional Design

AI generation vs. AI-assisted instructional design

AI generates content. Instructional design decides what should be taught, how, and to whom.

May 2026 13 min
Buyer's guide to custom eLearning development
eLearning Development

Custom eLearning development, explained

When custom eLearning fits, what it costs, and how to tell good from mediocre.

May 2026 16 min
Buyer's guide to evaluating eLearning development companies
eLearning Development

How to choose an eLearning development company

Which kind of eLearning development company fits your project, and how to tell in discovery.

May 2026 14 min
Guide to eLearning development
eLearning Development

Inside eLearning development: process, tools, and roles

What eLearning development involves, and what separates good work from polished mediocrity.

May 2026 16 min
Step-by-step guide to designing a curriculum
Curriculum Design

How to design a curriculum, step by step

A step-by-step guide to designing a training curriculum from the ground up.

May 2026 17 min
Buyer's guide to instructional design services
Instructional Design

What are instructional design services?

What the term covers, the three engagement levels, and how to choose.

May 2026 13 min
Comparison of instructional design and curriculum design
Instructional Design

Instructional design vs curriculum design

How to tell whether your project needs curriculum architecture or course-level design.

May 2026 11 min
Triage method for L&D leaders deciding which training to standardize first
Curriculum Design

What training should you standardize first?

Three filters for L&D leaders deciding which training to standardize first.

May 2026 12 min
Decision framework for choosing an eLearning partner
eLearning Consulting

When to work with an eLearning partner

When to bring in an eLearning partner, and when to handle it internally.

May 2026 13 min

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