eLearning Consulting for L&D Teams
For L&D, HR and compliance teams that need a clear training plan before they spend on courses, platforms or tools.
IKHYA's eLearning consulting helps you decide what to build, how to deliver it and how to prove it worked. Then, if you want, the same team builds it.
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- Since 2010Delivering eLearning
- 500+Projects
- 40+Countries with clients
- 120+Specialists
What is eLearning consulting?
eLearning consulting is expert advice on how your organization should use digital learning. A consultant analyzes your training needs and business goals, then recommends the right formats, authoring tools, LMS setup and measurement plan. IKHYA's eLearning consultants work with clients in 40+ countries and can also build the courses they recommend.
Why work with IKHYA's eLearning consultants
Advice from a team that also builds
Our recommendations come from people who have delivered 500+ eLearning projects since 2010, so they are realistic about effort, budget and timelines.
No single-tool bias
We work in Articulate Storyline 360, Rise 360, Adobe Captivate, Lectora, iSpring Suite, dominKnow ONE and Elucidat, so the advice is not tied to one tool.
LMS experience, not just theory
We set up, configure and support Moodle, TalentLMS, Docebo and Cornerstone, and build courses that track in SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004 and xAPI.
A measurement plan from day one
We plan learning analytics and ROI measurement with xAPI and the Kirkpatrick levels, from completion and test scores to behavior on the job and training ROI.
What does an eLearning consultant do?
An eLearning consultant helps you make the decisions that come before and around course development: what people need to learn, which format fits, which tools and platform to use, and how to measure results. Some consultants only advise. Others, like IKHYA, can also design and build the training.
| Area | What the consultant helps you decide |
|---|---|
| Training needs analysis | Who needs training, on what, and whether training is the right fix at all |
| Learning strategy | Priorities, audiences, formats and a roadmap that ties training to business goals |
| Instructional design approach | How courses are structured, which design model to use (for example ADDIE), and how practice and assessment work |
| Format and tool selection | Custom, rapid or converted content; microlearning, simulations, mobile or blended; which authoring tool |
| LMS selection, setup and migration | Which platform fits, how to configure it, and how to move existing courses across |
| Global rollout | Which courses to translate and localize, and into which of 40+ languages |
| Accessibility | How to build courses to WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 from the start |
| Measurement and ROI | What to track, with xAPI and the Kirkpatrick levels, and how to report it |
A good place to start is a training needs analysis: it tells you what the problem is before anyone spends money on a solution.
Signs you need eLearning consulting
Outside help pays off most when one of these is true:
- 1Completion or pass rates are low and nobody is sure why.
- 2You are switching LMS or your current LMS is barely used.
- 3A compliance deadline is coming and the current training will not hold up.
- 4Your L&D team is overloaded and strategy work keeps slipping.
- 5You are starting eLearning from scratch and need a plan, tools and a platform.
- 6Training content is scattered across departments, slide decks and classroom sessions.
- 7Leaders ask for proof that training changes performance, and you only have completion data.
If two or more apply, it is worth getting an outside view before you build more courses.
Not sure which option is right for you?
Tell us where you are and we will suggest the smallest step that answers your question.
eLearning consultant, developer or both?
| Aspect | eLearning consultant | eLearning developer | Consulting and development team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main job | Decide what to build and how to deliver and measure it | Build the courses to a brief | Both, in one team |
| Typical output | Needs analysis, strategy, roadmap, recommendations | SCORM or xAPI courses, videos, simulations | Plan plus finished, tested courses |
| Strength | Prevents building the wrong thing | Production speed and quality | One accountable team from plan to launch |
| Watch out for | Advice that ignores real build effort | Building whatever is asked, even if training is not the fix | Make sure the strategy is not just a sales step for the build |
IKHYA works in the third column. We keep the consulting and build phases separate, so you can stop after the consulting phase.
LMS consulting: selection, setup and migration
The LMS decision affects every course you build afterwards. If you publish courses in a standard your platform does not fully support, completion and score tracking can fail. The standards are SCORM 1.2 and SCORM 2004 (ADL standards that let a course report completion and scores to an LMS) and xAPI, which records learning activity as statements in a Learning Record Store (LRS) and can track learning outside an LMS.
| Platform | What its own documentation says | What it means for your courses |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | SCORM 1.2 is supported; SCORM 2004 is not supported (some packages may appear to work); xAPI (Tin Can) through third-party plugins | Publish in SCORM 1.2 unless you add plugins for xAPI |
| TalentLMS | Supports SCORM 1.2 only for SCORM, plus xAPI and cmi5 | Use SCORM 1.2, or xAPI or cmi5 for richer tracking |
| Docebo | Compatible with SCORM 1.2 and SCORM 2004 3rd Edition (complex sequencing is not managed); supports xAPI (Tin Can) 1.0 | SCORM 2004 is an option; keep sequencing simple or check it first |
Source: each vendor's help documentation, checked October 14, 2026. Always confirm against your own LMS version.
LMS platforms we have delivered courses to include Moodle, TalentLMS, Docebo and Cornerstone. We set up, configure and support these platforms. We also test every course in your LMS, for example Absorb, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday Learning, Canvas or Litmos.
When the decision is made, our LMS implementation service covers setup, configuration and migration of your existing courses.
How you will measure results
Consulting is only useful if you can show it worked, so agree what to measure before anything is built. Two widely used models help.
| Level | What it measures | Example measure |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkpatrick Level 1: Reaction | How favorable and engaging learners find the training | Post-course survey |
| Kirkpatrick Level 2: Learning | Whether learners gained the intended knowledge and skills | Assessment scores, pass rates |
| Kirkpatrick Level 3: Behavior | Whether people apply the critical behaviors on the job | Manager observation, system data |
| Kirkpatrick Level 4: Results | Whether the targeted organizational outcomes occur | Error rates, incidents, sales, time to competency |
| ROI Methodology Level 5: ROI | Monetary benefits compared with the full program costs | ROI (%) = net program benefits ÷ program costs × 100 |
xAPI lets you collect evidence beyond the LMS, such as on-the-job checklists or app activity, which helps at Levels 3 and 4. Read more in our guide to measuring training ROI.
How an eLearning consulting engagement works
- 01
Discovery
IKHYA and youWe learn your goals, audiences and deadline, and you share the training material, systems and data you already have.
- 02
Needs analysis
IKHYA, with access from youWe review your current courses, LMS and results, and interview stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs) to find the real performance gap.
- 03
Goals and KPIs
IKHYA drafts, you reviewWe link each business goal to measurable learning objectives and agree the KPIs you will report on.
- 04
Learning plan
IKHYA drafts, you reviewWe map the curriculum (courses, modules, learning paths and their order) and recommend formats, assessments, authoring tools and the LMS approach.
- 05
Action plan and estimate
IKHYA drafts, you approveYou get a prioritized action plan with the scope and effort for each item, ready for your team or ours.
- 06
Build or support
You decideYour team builds to the plan with our guidance on storyboards and reviews, or IKHYA designs and develops the courses.
- 07
Evaluate and improve
IKHYA and youAfter launch, we compare results with the agreed KPIs and recommend changes to content or delivery.
We work as an extension of your team: your stakeholders join working sessions at key points, and every decision is confirmed in writing. You can start small, with one audience or program, before a wider rollout. Sessions run online and are scheduled around your time zone.
What drives the cost of eLearning consulting
IKHYA quotes every consulting engagement individually. There is no fixed package price, because the work depends on what you need to decide. The main cost drivers are:
| Cost driver | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Number of audiences and roles | Each role needs its own analysis and learning path |
| Stakeholders and SMEs to interview | More interviews and review rounds take more time |
| Amount of existing material to review | Hundreds of slides or old courses take longer to assess |
| LMS scope | Selection, setup or migration each add work |
| Countries and languages | Global rollouts need localization planning |
| Measurement depth | Level 1 and 2 tracking is lighter than Level 4 results or ROI |
| Consulting only or consulting plus build | Development adds course length, interactivity, media, voiceover, tool and LMS testing |
How to get an accurate quote:
- Describe the business problem, not only the course you think you need.
- List the audiences, how many learners and in which countries.
- Share what training exists today (a sample is enough).
- Name your LMS, or say you need help choosing one.
- Tell us your deadline and whether you want us to build as well.
What you send us, what we prepare
You send You
- Your goals and the problem training should solve
- Existing training material (slides, courses, manuals)
- Access to stakeholders and SMEs
- Any data you have: completion, scores, errors, incidents, sales
- LMS details, or your requirements for a new one
- Brand guidelines and target languages
We prepare IKHYA
- A training needs analysis report with the findings and the real gap
- A curriculum map: courses, modules, learning paths and sequence
- Measurable learning objectives for each module
- Format recommendations, including where a job aid or video works better than a course
- An assessment approach for each module
- Authoring tool and LMS recommendations
- KPIs and a measurement plan with the Kirkpatrick levels you will track
- A prioritized action plan with scope and effort, ready for your team or ours to build from
How to choose an eLearning consultant
Good eLearning consultants give advice that survives real budgets, tools and learners. Ask every firm on your shortlist these questions:
- 01
Can you show finished work,
not only screenshots, including scenarios and assessments?
- 02
Which authoring tools and LMSs have you used,
and will you recommend one you do not work in?
- 03
How will you decide whether training is the right fix?
Look for a needs analysis step.
- 04
What will we measure,
and at which Kirkpatrick level?
- 05
Who builds after the strategy,
and can we stop after the consulting phase?
- 06
How do you handle accessibility
(WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508) and translation?
Mistakes to avoid when hiring
- Choosing on price alone. A cheap plan that misses the real need costs more later.
- Skipping strategy. Building first and asking questions later is how unused courses happen.
- No measurement plan. Without a baseline, you cannot show improvement.
- Bringing SMEs in too late. Late expert reviews cause rework and missed deadlines.
Results from our learning projects
A needs analysis that turned 40 hours of SME slides into a 6-hour role-based curriculum
Client: a US insurance company's claims department, 600 adjusters.
- What we did
- SME interviews and job-task analysis
- Action-mapped learning objectives
- A design document and storyboards for 9 modules
- Built by the client's in-house team
- Result
- Time to competency for new adjusters down from 14 weeks to 10.
"We asked for more training and got a better question first. The needs analysis showed us what our adjusters really needed, half the slides became job aids, and our own team could build the courses from IKHYA's storyboards."
Across 500+ projects since 2010, our work includes a compliance overhaul that raised completion and pass rates from 61% to 82% across 1,200 employees, and our 500th project: a global onboarding program for a FTSE 100 financial services company, localized into 12 languages.
eLearning consulting FAQ
eLearning consulting is expert advice on how an organization should use digital learning: what to train, which formats and tools to use, which LMS setup fits, and how to measure results. IKHYA's consultants can also build the courses they recommend.
An eLearning consultant analyzes training needs, recommends a learning strategy, formats, tools and LMS approach, and sets up a measurement plan. See the full list in what an eLearning consultant does.
A consultant decides what to build and how to deliver and measure it; a developer builds courses to a brief. IKHYA does both in one team. Compare them in consultant, developer or both.
IKHYA quotes each engagement individually. Cost depends on audiences, interviews, existing material, LMS scope, languages, measurement depth and whether we also build. See what drives the cost.
Yes. We help with LMS selection, setup, implementation and migration, and we work with Moodle, TalentLMS, Docebo and Cornerstone. See LMS consulting.
Yes. You can stop after the consulting phase and give the plan to your own team, or ask IKHYA to build it. Compare the three options.
It depends on the number of audiences, stakeholders and how much existing training we review. We give you a timeline with the quote. See how an engagement works.
Yes. IKHYA has clients in 40+ countries and delivers training in 40+ languages, so we plan global rollouts and localization as part of the strategy.
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