Your employees need training that reflects the work they actually do. TrainSMART designs and develops custom eLearning around your processes, systems, products, and workplace challenges.

As a women-owned training company with more than 30 years of experience developing people, we bring instructional design and course production together to turn complex information into practical learning. Whether you need a new course, an update to outdated modules, or a conversion of classroom materials, we help you build training employees can access when they need it.

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Corporate eLearning Solutions Built Around Your Business

Custom eLearning gives your organization control over what employees learn and how they practice it. Courses can use your terminology, show your systems, and present decisions your employees face on the job.

• Employee onboarding: Introduce new hires to your organization, expectations, and role-specific responsibilities.
• Software and systems training: Help employees follow workflows and complete tasks in new or updated applications.
• Compliance and safety training: Explain approved requirements through relevant examples, practice, and assessments.
• Manufacturing and operational training: Translate technical processes and procedures into structured, accessible lessons.
• Product and sales training: Build knowledge of your products, customers, and sales processes.
• Leadership and communication: Give employees opportunities to practice workplace decisions through scenarios.

Projects can range from a focused course to a connected series of modules. When employees also need live instruction or on-the-job support, we can incorporate facilitator materials, job aids, and reinforcement into the project scope.

Our Custom eLearning Development Process

A clear process helps your team make decisions, review the right materials, and keep development moving. We establish scope, review responsibilities, and define delivery requirements at the start of the engagement.

1. Understand the Training Need

We discuss your audience, business goals, existing content, and implementation requirements. Together, we identify what employees need to do and what successful performance should look like.

2. Define the Learning Approach

We establish learning objectives, organize the course structure, and recommend appropriate activities and assessments. Your audience, budget, technology, and timeline guide the approach.

3. Develop Content and Storyboards

We work with your subject matter experts to shape the content into lessons, scripts, and storyboards. Your team reviews technical accuracy and messaging before full production.

4. Build the Course

We develop the approved design into an interactive learning experience. Depending on the scope, this may include scenarios, software demonstrations, visuals, narration, video, and knowledge checks.

5. Review, Revise, and Test

We coordinate agreed review rounds and check course functionality, navigation, and assessment behavior. We address LMS testing requirements as part of the delivery plan.

6. Prepare for Launch

We provide the agreed course files and implementation support. Before handoff, we confirm delivery formats, documentation, and any requirements for future updates.

eLearning Production and Existing Content Conversion

Your organization may already have the knowledge it needs in presentations, manuals, standard operating procedures, or classroom materials. We help turn those resources into self-paced courses with a clear learning sequence, meaningful practice, and opportunities to check understanding.

Our eLearning production work can include:

• PowerPoint-to-eLearning and SCORM conversion.
• Instructor-led training converted into self-paced modules.
• Updates to outdated courses, visuals, and interactions.
• Scenario-based activities and knowledge checks.
• Software demonstrations and workflow practice.
• Video, narration, and supporting job aids.
• Course development using tools such as Articulate Storyline and Rise.

Have approved content ready? We can discuss a production-focused engagement. Need help organizing or writing the training first? We can include that work in the development scope.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Custom eLearning Development Services

What are custom eLearning development services?

Custom eLearning development services involve designing and building online training programs tailored specifically to your organization’s goals, workflows, and employees. Unlike off-the-shelf courses, custom eLearning reflects your real-world scenarios, systems, and messaging—ensuring higher engagement and stronger performance outcomes.

What types of custom eLearning solutions does TrainSMART develop?

TrainSMART develops a wide range of custom eLearning solutions, including:

• Employee onboarding programs
• Software and systems training
• Sales training and product knowledge
• Compliance and regulatory training
• Safety and operational training
• Leadership and soft skills development

All solutions are built using proven instructional design methods and tailored to your organization’s needs.

How is custom eLearning different from off-the-shelf training?

Off-the-shelf training is designed for a broad audience and often lacks relevance to your organization. Custom eLearning is built specifically for your employees, using your processes, terminology, and real-world scenarios—resulting in better engagement, retention, and on-the-job application.

How much does custom eLearning development cost?

Custom eLearning development typically ranges from $5,000 to $50,000+ per course, depending on:

• Course length and complexity
• Level of interactivity (video, animation, simulations)
• Number of modules or lessons
• Customization requirements
• Integration with LMS platforms

TrainSMART provides clear, fixed-fee proposals based on your specific project scope.

How long does it take to develop a custom eLearning course?

Timelines vary by complexity, but most custom eLearning projects take 4 to 12 weeks from discovery through final delivery.

Larger or multi-course programs may take several months, especially when incorporating advanced interactivity or enterprise-level rollout requirements.

What is your process for custom eLearning development?

TrainSMART follows a structured process that includes:

1. Discovery and needs analysis
2. Instructional design and learning objectives
3. Content development and storyboarding
4. Course design and development
5. Review and revisions
6. Final delivery and implementation support

This ensures every course is aligned with your goals and delivers measurable results.

What role does instructional design play in eLearning development?

Instructional design is the foundation of effective eLearning.

TrainSMART uses proven methodologies to:

• Structure content for better retention
• Align learning objectives with business outcomes
• Design engaging, learner-centered experiences
• Incorporate assessments and reinforcement

Without strong instructional design, even visually appealing courses fail to deliver real impact.

Can you convert our existing training materials into eLearning?

Yes. TrainSMART specializes in transforming existing content, such as:

• PowerPoint presentations
• PDFs and manuals
• Instructor-led training materials
• SOP documentation

into engaging, interactive eLearning experiences that are easier to scale and maintain.

Is your custom eLearning compatible with LMS platforms?

Yes. TrainSMART develops eLearning content that is compatible with most Learning Management Systems (LMS), including formats such as:

• SCORM
• xAPI (Tin Can)

This ensures seamless integration and tracking of learner progress and performance.

Can custom eLearning be scaled across multiple teams or locations?

Absolutely. Custom eLearning is ideal for organizations with:

• Distributed teams
• Multiple locations
• Global workforce

It allows you to deliver consistent training experiences while maintaining flexibility for updates and localization.

What makes TrainSMART different from other eLearning development companies?

TrainSMART stands out by focusing on:

• Instructional design first (not just visuals)
• Fully customized content aligned to your business
• Real-world application and scenario-based learning
• Scalable solutions for enterprise organizations
• Long-term training strategy—not just course delivery

We act as a strategic partner, not just a vendor.

How do you ensure eLearning content is engaging?

We design courses to be:

• Interactive (scenarios, decision-making exercises)
• Relevant to the learner’s role
• Visually engaging without being distracting
• Structured for short attention spans and retention

Engagement is driven by relevance and application—not just animation.

How do you measure the success of custom eLearning?

Success is measured through:

• Learner completion rates
• Assessment performance
• Knowledge retention
• Behavior change on the job
• Business metrics (productivity, compliance, sales, etc.)

We align every course with measurable outcomes.

Can custom eLearning support compliance and certification requirements?

Yes. TrainSMART develops eLearning programs that support:

• Regulatory compliance
• Internal certification programs
• Audit readiness
• Ongoing skills validation

This is especially critical in industries like healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing.

Who should use custom eLearning development services?

Custom eLearning is ideal for organizations that:

• Need scalable training solutions
• Have complex workflows or systems
• Want consistent messaging across teams
• Are onboarding or upskilling employees
• Require compliance or certification training

How do we get started with TrainSMART’s custom eLearning services?

The first step is a discovery call.

TrainSMART will:

• Understand your training goals
• Review your existing content (if applicable)
• Identify gaps and opportunities
• Recommend a custom eLearning strategy

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