Creating high-quality training content can feel hectic. You might wish you had more hours in the day. Perhaps you need an extra set of hands to help convert old training assets into modern eLearning modules. Furthermore, new legislation might have just dropped, which means your content needs a full compliance update. Meanwhile, budgets tighten and teams get stretched thin. Consequently, it can feel impossible to get everything done without cutting corners. But what if you did have that extra set of hands? Imagine you could put more things in the “done” column without breaking the bank while keeping your internal team on high-priority work. That’s where a Learning Experience Design (LXD) partner comes in. In fact, we specialize in designing learning experiences that drive real results.
Strategic Ways an LXD Partner Helps with Designing Learning Experiences
LXD partners are experts who can jump into your process wherever you need them most. Have you wrapped a needs analysis? Alternatively, are you still deciding where to start? Either way, the partner can take on the heavy lifting, including content conversion and storyboarding.
In addition, course development falls within their scope. As a result, this gives your internal team a hand while your team stays focused on the big picture. Here are a few small but powerful ways to get started with an LXD partner:
Performing an Opportunity Analysis
To begin, an LXD partner can identify content weak spots, especially if you have not completed a thorough needs or gap analysis. Additionally, the partner checks whether you need a training solution at all. Rather than guessing, they dig into performance data.
Next, they survey learners and align those findings with your business goals. This ensures every hour spent has a measurable impact.
Consequently, they pinpoint opportunities before development begins so that every dollar spent on designing learning experiences has a measurable impact.
Creating a Storyboard
Once learning objectives are established, an LXD partner translates your ideas into a structured storyboard. Essentially, the storyboard becomes your course blueprint. This visual map outlines the flow and pacing while helping you see the final product’s look and feel.
Moreover, your partner can also determine if rapid prototyping better suits your project. If so, interactive samples begin taking shape right away. This approach helps teams align early, which reduces time spent on revisions.
Ultimately, the process ensures your vision is clearly captured from the start.
Script Writing
Writing for learning is a skill in itself. Not everyone is comfortable writing “for the ear,” and not everyone on your team has the time to craft conversational scripts.
Fortunately, skilled LXD teams offer diverse expertise. Taking your subject matter knowledge, they transform it into scripts that sound natural and conversational. Their unique perspectives apply whether creating narration, video scripts, or microlearning dialogue.
Most importantly, they ensure the tone fits your audience so the message lands clearly.
Developing a Style Board
Visual consistency is essential for professional learning content, especially when you work with strong brands. To address this, an LXD partner creates a style board. Specifically, this board defines fonts, colors, and imagery that reflect your brand and culture in the learning environment.
As a result, this ensures your courses look visually cohesive while maintaining accessibility and visual clarity. Furthermore, this approach leverages associative learning principles.
Transforming Webinars into eLearning Modules
Do you have a library of recorded webinars collecting dust? If so, an LXD partner can revitalize that content by creating self-paced, interactive eLearning experiences. LXDs enhance your existing material by weaving in real-world scenarios and thoughtful video production.
In doing so, they create richer, more effective training that engages learners.
Handling the “Busy Work”
Sometimes, you don’t need to reinvent the wheel—you just need help keeping it turning. Is your team bogged down by repetitive tasks?
For example, an LXD partner can take this busy work off your plate. Common tasks include migrating materials to new platforms, updating content, and handling repetitive maintenance.
Consequently, your team can focus on creativity and strategy instead of mundane maintenance.
Consulting for Better Learning Experiences
Beyond development, LXDs serve as consultants who ensure your training delivers an optimal learner experience. Using techniques like learner journey mapping, accessibility reviews, and UX testing, they refine how learners interact with content.
Clearly, this approach supports both individual and organizational goals.
SME Interviewing and Management
LXD partners manage subject matter experts effectively. Furthermore, they have access to a network of specialists who can manage SME interviews directly. In turn, they capture accurate, up-to-date information and translate it into effective learning materials.
This saves your internal team valuable hours while maintaining content quality and integrity.
Robust Quality Assurance
A fresh set of eyes makes all the difference before any course goes live. Therefore, LXD partners perform comprehensive QA testing, which includes checking functionality and accessibility.
Additionally, they review accuracy, grammar, and overall flow. Their professional review ensures polished launches, which ultimately saves you time and keeps you from getting bogged down in the review process.
Unlock the Value of an LXD Partnership
Projects pile up and priorities shift, making it feel like you never have enough time or budget. However, you don’t need to throw out your entire training strategy. Instead, partnering with a professional LXD team eases the burden.
You can start small—for instance, taking on initial conversions can make a world of difference. In addition, partnering with LXD professionals gives you hours back in your day so more things get checked off your list. Therefore, you can focus on work that moves the organization forward.
Ultimately, you don’t need to do it all. The right partner helps you take some tasks off your plate while helping you do it better.
Ready to boost your L&D team’s capacity and elevate your training quality? The Apti team specializes in strategically designing learning experiences that align with your business goals and free up your internal talent. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discover how our LXD partnership can transform your next project from overwhelmed to outstanding.