Online or On-Site Facilitated Two-Day Workshop
LLAMA® Foundations: Agile for Instructional Designers
A fresh approach to managing learning projects with agility, creativity, and results.
Delivery: Facilitated two-day workshop available online or on-site
Ideal For: Learning & Development teams including instructional designers & developers, training managers, and project managers
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Suggested Pre-Requisite: None
Course Info
Gather as a team on-site or online, or attend online as an individual. The Foundations of LLAMA® is our signature two-day workshop that introduces instructional designers and L&D professionals to an Agile project management approach tailored specifically for learning development. This course brings your team together or connects you with peers from across the industry to tackle real-world challenges.
We’ve adapted proven Agile techniques to fit the learning design world — where client needs evolve and creativity needs room to thrive. In this hands-on experience, you’ll explore how Agile makes project management more responsive, more transparent, and more human.
What Will You Learn?
In this immersive workshop, participants will:
- Build a business case for using Agile in learning design
- Clearly explain Agile and the LLAMA® approach to stakeholders
- Kick off projects with alignment to organizational goals
- Define learner personas and granular project scopes
- Break down and estimate tasks accurately
- Develop and iterate for better, faster feedback loops
- Plan and manage multiple projects and resources
- Identify where LLAMA can be applied in your organization
- Leave with a tangible implementation plan
You’ll leave equipped with templates, real-world strategies, and a mindset shift that makes change a feature, not a bug.
Why You Should Attend
If you’ve ever watched a learning project derail due to shifting requirements or fuzzy timelines, LLAMA® is your antidote. This workshop doesn’t just talk theory — it builds practical skills that help your team navigate complexity with clarity and confidence. We do the heavy lifting with you in the classroom, so the transition to using LLAMA on the job feels natural and actionable.
Bonus: Add a “Day of Action” for teams ready to immediately implement LLAMA practices and make measurable progress on 4–8 real work initiatives.
Who Should Attend
- Instructional designers and elearning developers
- L&D team leaders managing multiple projects
- Project managers supporting training or education initiatives
- Anyone responsible for delivering learning solutions on time and in scope
- Whether you work solo or with a full production team, if you’re managing learning projects this course is for you.
"Foundations of LLAMA® gave our team the clarity and confidence to manage learning projects with real agility—without the chaos. It’s not just a methodology; it’s a mindset shift."
Ready to Work Smarter, Not Harder?
Bring LLAMA® to your team and start delivering learning experiences that hit the mark every time — even when the target moves. Join a public session or host one onsite.
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