Instructional Design Consulting
Designing the Systems Behind Great Training
Instructional design isn’t just about creating courses—it’s about building the systems, strategies, and structures that make learning effective, measurable, and sustainable. At The Narrative Epistles, our consulting services help organizations establish the foundation for impactful learning—through well-planned processes, purposeful frameworks, and data-driven decision-making.
Whether you’re launching a new learning initiative, implementing a Learning Management System (LMS), or developing support tools such as job aids and templates, we provide strategic guidance and hands-on expertise to help you succeed at every stage.
What Is Instructional Design Consulting?
Instructional design consulting is the behind-the-scenes work that ensures every learning initiative is intentional, scalable, and aligned with your organization’s goals.
At The Narrative Epistles, we partner with organizations to assess needs, solve learning challenges, and design ecosystems that deliver lasting value and measurable performance improvement.
Our Consulting Services
We offer four core consulting areas that strengthen your learning strategy and infrastructure:
1. Training Needs Analysis
Not sure where to begin? A Training Needs Analysis (TNA) helps you identify the skills, knowledge, and performance gaps across your workforce.
Our consultants will help you:
- Determine what kind of training is truly needed (and if training is the right solution).
- Identify the target audience and performance goals.
- Define the most effective delivery methods—such as eLearning, virtual instructor-led training (VILT), or blended solutions.
What’s Included:
- Stakeholder interviews and learner analysis
- Review of existing materials and workflows
- Identification of skills and performance gaps
- Recommendations for training formats and strategies
- A prioritized training roadmap focused on measurable outcomes
2. Program Development
Our team will guide you through the ADDIE process to design and develop complete learning programs—from onboarding and compliance to leadership development and technical training.
What’s Included:
- Defined learning outcomes aligned to organizational goals
- Competency mapping and curriculum design
- Learning pathways and module structures based on sound design principles
- Blended modality mix (eLearning, ILT, simulations, microlearning, etc.)
Branded templates for scalability and consistency
3. LMS Review, Setup, and Optimization
Your Learning Management System (LMS) is the central hub of your digital learning ecosystem—but only if it’s well-structured, user-friendly, and aligned with your learning strategy.
Our team will help you:
- Evaluate your current LMS or select the best-fit platform
- Configure and optimize LMS architecture and user experience
- Upload and organize course content for seamless learner access
- Train your administrators and create system documentation
What’s Included:
- LMS needs analysis and platform consultation
- Configuration and setup for learners and administrators
- Course migration and upload
- Branded learner interface design
- Admin training materials and support documentation
4. Job Aid and Template Development
Even the best training requires reinforcement. Our Job Aid and Template Development service ensures that learners retain and apply what they’ve learned through quick-reference tools and branded materials.
What’s Included:
- Performance support needs analysis
- Custom job aids (checklists, flowcharts, quick guides)
- Branded templates (lesson plans, slide decks, handouts)
Optional training on how to adapt and update materials internally
How to Get Started
We make it easy to transform your ideas into structured learning systems:
1. Book a Free Discovery Call
Let’s talk through your learning goals, audience, and challenges to identify the best approach for your organization.
2. Receive a Custom Quote & Timeline
You’ll get a detailed proposal outlining deliverables, costs, and timeline—no hidden surprises.
3. Begin Our ADDIE Instructional Design Process
Once you’re ready, we’ll guide you through our proven ADDIE methodology:
Analyze → Design → Develop → Implement → Evaluate
This process ensures that each project is strategic, evidence-based, and results-oriented.
Case Study Spotlight:
Staff Induction for The Saints Christian School (TSCS)
The Narrative Epistles partnered with The Saints Christian School, Kwali–Abuja to design a comprehensive digital induction program that standardized onboarding and strengthened alignment with the school’s Christian mission and values.
Highlights:
- Covered core topics including Mission & Vision, Code of Conduct, Health & Safety, Child Safeguarding, and Administrative Procedures.
- Utilized Articulate 360 for SCORM/xAPI-compliant modules hosted on the school’s LMS.
- Integrated video scenarios, microlearning activities, and reflective questions to reinforce real-world decision-making.
- Delivered branded toolkits and templates to support continuous learning and compliance tracking.
Impact:
- Streamlined onboarding for new staff.
- Improved awareness of child protection and workplace policies.
- Created a scalable model for future staff training and re-certification programs.