LLAMA® Foundations: Agile for Instructional Designers

Online or On-Site Facilitated Two-Day Workshop

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

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.

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Gather as a team on-site or online, or attend online as an individual.

What Will We 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 My Team 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. 

Who it's for

The AI Exchange is designed for learning leaders — L&D professionals in organizational leadership roles, and business leaders who see learning as a core competitive advantage — who are already implementing AI and need a place to think, challenge, and grow alongside peers doing the same.

This is not the right fit if you’re looking for prompting tips, tool tutorials, or a place to establish your AI credentials. It’s the right fit if you’re looking for sustained, substantive engagement with the real work of AI implementation leadership.

Get Started with the AI Driver’s Permit Today

Whether you’re ready to get on board with AI or you lead a team ready to harness AI together, this training is designed to guide you every step of the way.

Create a Private Experience for Your Team

Ideal for teams implementing AI. Run your own private version of the AI Driver’s Permit—customized for your team, your goals, and your schedule. Participants learn together using real AI tools in a closed, facilitator-led experience tailored to your organization’s policies and culture.

Uplevel the Entire Organization at Scale

Interested in getting access to our SCORM/xAPI package? Easily upload to your LMS and empower your team with the skills to thrive in an AI-driven world. Content is customizable to your unique policies and tools.

Not just informative—transformative!

See why our learners rave about this offering:

"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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