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
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.
In this immersive workshop, participants will:
You’ll leave equipped with templates, real-world strategies, and a mindset shift that makes change a feature, not a bug.
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.
"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."
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.
Calling all leaders of Agile L&D teams! This ongoing learning experience is designed for leaders who have completed the LLAMA Foundations course. Gain deeper insights and practical strategies for leading agile L&D teams in this collaborative cohort! Enjoy bi-monthly live sessions, guest speakers, and access to an online community.
With templates for goal alignment, learner personas, scope definition, estimating, planning, and iterative development, Agile for Instructional Designers is the resource you need to embrace change in learning and development.
A popular title from ATD Press. In her book, Megan Torrance addresses the importance of accessing and applying learning and performance data—from designing learning experiences with data collection in mind to using the data to improve and evaluate those experiences.
