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Instructional design made easy

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Take advantage of the 14-day free trial to build design documents with Learning Design Tool.

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Guided Instructional Design for More Effective Workplace Training

 

Users of Learning Design Tool can expect:

  • Reduction of instructional design effort
  • Standardized course design across teams
  • Automations to build measurable learning objectives
  • To generate detailed course outlines automatically
  • Improved quality and consistency of every project
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Easily Import Your Analysis Data

Streamline course development by importing analysis data from source documents with just a few clicks. Reduce duplication of effort while maintaining traceability to the original source.

  • Statement of Need
  • Impact
  • Data Analysis Overview & Summary
  • Proposed Outcomes & Obstacles
  • Target Audience
  • ISD & SME Bios
Design Import

What LeaderGuide Pro users are saying...

Finally! A way to get everyone working on designs the same way.
Helen Vincenzo
Instructional Designer
I really appreciate all the built-in help. It saves me so much time, and it makes it easier for my less experienced colleagues to contribute.
Rhea Kumar
Instructional Designer
Every instructional design program should be giving this tool to their students!
Emily Ford
ISD Expert
Finally, a floor-level method for getting everyone on the same page when creating design documents.
Deputy Director
FDIC Corporate University
The Learning Design Tool saves me so much time because it translates what I know into a practical way to express it.
Jon Richardson
Training Specialist

Learning Design Tool Features

Maintain consistency, save time, and improve everyone's work with the Learning Design Tool 

Structured Design Templates

Launch every project with a professionally organized instructional design document template.

Automated Learning Objectives

Create measurable learning objectives using guided learning domains, verbs, levels, and performance criteria.

Learner Achievement Builder

Automatically generate learner achievement activities aligned to each learning objective.

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Course Outline Generator

Automatically build detailed course outlines populated with objectives, activities, and supporting structure.

Analysis Data Import

Import analysis data and project details directly from existing documents.

Cognitive Design Support

Built-in prompts and structured workflows help instructional designers make better decisions faster.

Microsoft Word Integration

Create and manage instructional design documents directly within Microsoft Word.

Team Standardization

Ensure every instructional designer follows the same process and produces consistent deliverables.

Custom Configuration Wizards

Customize templates, standards, and settings to match your organization's methodology.

Automate PowerPoint Slide Creation

Automate the creation of PowerPoints from the design document.

Jumpstart Facilitator Guide Development

Generate the beginnings of a facilitator guide in LeaderGuide Pro from the design document.

Traceable Audit Documentation

Track imported data, source documents, and extraction details throughout the design process.

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Design Objectives

Creating Learning Objectives and Hierarchy 

Build stronger learning experiences by creating well-defined learning objectives and a logical learning hierarchy. The tool guides your thinking and helps ensure every objective supports the desired performance outcomes. Includes all the action verbs of the following taxonomies.

  • Bloom's Original (1956) - Knowledge
  • Bloom's Revised (2001) - Knowledge
  • Dave (1975) - Skill
  • Krathwohl (1964) - Attitude

Design Activities That Measure Success

Create achievement activities that help learners demonstrate mastery of key objectives. Guided recommendations ensure activities are appropriate for the desired learning level.

  • Align activities to learning objectives
  • Support measurable outcomes
  • Promote active learning
  • Focus on learner outcomes
Design Measures
Design Structure

From Objectives to Course Outline in Minutes

Create a development-ready course outline from your approved learning objectives. The tool organizes your content into a consistent framework, saving time and simplifying course design.

  • Build modules and lessons automatically
  • Maintain consistency across designs
  • Include objectives and activities
  • Accelerate the course development process
  • Reduce manual formatting and development effort

From Design Document to Development Tool

Automatically extract your course outline into the format that best fits your development process. Generate a PowerPoint presentation, Word document, or Articulate project directly from your design document, saving time and eliminating manual rework.

  • One-click export
  • Export to PowerPoint
  • Jumpstart Facilitator Guide in LeaderGuide Pro
  • Reduce manual conversion effort
  • Accelerate course development
Design Export

Accelerate Course Development Without Sacrificing Quality.

From learning objectives and learner achievement activities to detailed course outlines and exports, Learning Design Tool helps instructional designers work smarter and deliver better training faster.

Try Learning Design Tool for Free

Take advantage of the 14-day free trial to build design documents with Learning Design Tool.

Schedule a Demonstration

Experience Learning Design Tool with a live demonstration and Q&A session.

Get a Development Needs Analysis

Speak with an expert to review your needs and requirements and find the right tool for you.

Learning Design Tool FAQs

Here are some of the most common questions about Learning Design Tool.