Custom Learning Design & Development

Custom learning starts from wherever you are

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Your learners, goals and challenges are unique. Your learning solution should be too.

Artha Learning is a Canadian custom learning design and development company. We create custom eLearning, workshops, blended learning, microlearning and performance-support solutions that help people build confidence, apply new skills and perform better.

Whether you are starting with a polished training program, a PowerPoint deck, a collection of documents or knowledge that lives in a subject matter expert’s head, we can turn it into an engaging, accessible learning experience.

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You bring the knowledge. We’ll build the experience.

You know your organization, your subject and your learners. We bring the learning strategy, instructional design, creative development and technical expertise needed to transform that knowledge into meaningful learning.

Our multidisciplinary team includes learning architects, instructional designers, eLearning developers, graphic designers, animators, quality assurance specialists and project managers. Together, we create learning experiences that are practical, visually engaging and designed around what learners need to do differently.

From a focused workshop or short microlearning video to a multilingual, multi-module curriculum, every solution is built around your goals, brand, technology and audience.

Custom learning solutions built around performance

Every engagement is different. These are the solutions we build most often, on their own or combined into a single learning program.

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Custom eLearning

Interactive, self-paced courses designed for your learners, business goals and learning environment – from straightforward knowledge-building modules to immersive, scenario-based experiences.

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Workshops and facilitated learning

Engaging in-person and virtual workshops that help participants explore ideas, practise skills, solve problems and learn from one another – including facilitator guides, workbooks and activities.

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Blended learning

Thoughtfully connected combinations of self-paced learning, virtual sessions, instructor-led training, practice and workplace application – a cohesive journey, not disconnected activities.

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AI-integrated solutions

AI roleplay, coaching, simulations and automated feedback built into your eLearning – so learners practise real skills safely and get guidance at scale.

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Microlearning

Short, focused learning experiences that help people quickly understand, remember or apply an important concept or skill – on their own or as part of a larger program.

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Scenario-based and gamified learning

Realistic decisions, consequences, challenges and feedback that let learners build judgement and practise safely before applying their skills in the workplace.

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Videos, animation and multimedia

Explainer videos, motion graphics, demonstrations, interviews and custom visuals that make complex or technical content easier to understand – standalone or integrated.

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Performance support

Job aids, digital guides, checklists, toolkits and just-in-time resources that give employees the right information at the moment of need.

Designed for your learners, organization and technology

There is no standard formula for effective custom learning. We tailor each learning experience to your:

We work with industry-standard development tools, including Articulate 360, to create learning that can be delivered through your learning management system and maintained internally when required.

We can also tailor the language, tone and visual complexity of the experience for different audiences and develop learning in multiple languages.

Our work

Hiring a custom eLearning and learning-development company is an important decision. You need a partner who can understand your goals, collaborate effectively with your team and deliver a learning experience you will be proud to share.

Explore examples of our award-winning custom learning work, including eLearning courses, blended programs, simulations, workshops, videos and performance-support resources.

We work across industries and learning challenges

Our expertise is in understanding how adults learn and translating complex information into effective learning experiences. We combine that expertise with the knowledge of your internal subject matter experts.

As a Canadian learning company, we understand the needs of organizations operating in Canada while creating learning solutions that can support diverse and geographically distributed audiences.

Corporate Organizations
Corporate organizations

Employee onboarding, leadership development, sales enablement, product training, process training and organization-wide capability building.

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Higher education

Online and blended certificate programs, diploma courses, continuing education, professional learning and micro-credentials.

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Associations

Member education, professional development, certification preparation and continuing education programs.

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Medical and pharma

Clinical, compliance and product learning for healthcare, pharmaceutical and life sciences teams – from regulatory training to patient-facing education.

Financial & Banking
Financial services and banking

Compliance learning, technical training, customer experience, leadership development and instructor-led or virtual workshops.

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Manufacturing and technical organizations

Technical training, product education, safety learning, equipment guidance and performance-support resources based on manuals, procedures and expert knowledge.

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Government and public sector

Employee and public-facing learning related to compliance, policy, services, awareness and technical subjects.

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Non-profit organizations

Accessible and meaningful learning experiences that support employees, volunteers, communities and mission-driven programs.

Frequently asked questions about custom learning development

Custom eLearning development is the process of creating digital learning specifically for an organization’s goals, audience, content, brand and technology.

Unlike an off-the-shelf course, a custom solution can include your policies, processes, terminology, workplace examples, visual identity and realistic scenarios.

Custom learning is a strong choice when your content is specific to your organization, your learners need to practise real workplace skills, or you require control over branding, intellectual property, accessibility, language or future updates.

For common topics that do not require extensive customization, an off-the-shelf course may be a faster and more economical option.

Learn more: how to decide whether you need a learning vendor.

We create custom eLearning courses, workshops, blended learning programs, microlearning, scenario-based learning, gamified experiences, videos, animations, instructor-led materials, job aids and performance-support resources.

We can develop a complete learning program or support one component of a larger initiative.

Yes. We design in-person and virtual workshops that help participants engage with new ideas, practise skills and apply their learning.

Workshop deliverables can include facilitator guides, participant materials, presentations, activities, scenarios, discussion questions and follow-up resources.

The cost depends on factors such as course length, source-content readiness, instructional complexity, level of interactivity, multimedia requirements, accessibility, languages, technical requirements and delivery timeline.

After a discovery conversation, we can provide a project estimate based on your specific scope and requirements.

Development time varies according to the size and complexity of the project.

A short, focused learning experience may take several weeks, while a larger curriculum or highly interactive program may require several months. The timeline also depends on source-content availability, stakeholder review cycles and the number of modules or languages involved.

The process typically begins with discovery and analysis so we can understand your business goals, learners, content, technology and desired outcomes.

From there, we move through learning design, content development, visual design, production, review, quality assurance and implementation. Your team is involved at key review and approval points throughout the project.

Explore our process. For a more detailed look at typical project deliverables, read What to Expect When Working with an eLearning Vendor.

At the beginning of the project, we typically need access to your source content, subject matter experts, business objectives, learner information, brand guidelines and technical requirements.

Your team will also review and approve key deliverables during development. Once we have the necessary content and context, our team manages the learning design, development, project coordination and quality assurance.

Yes. Custom learning can start from a wide range of materials, including presentations, manuals, policies, videos, workshop materials, interviews or information held by experienced employees.

We help organize the information, identify what learners truly need and turn it into a structured learning experience.

Have too much source material? Read Making Your Way Through a Mountain of Content. Starting without all the information you need? Explore Designing With Imperfect and Incomplete Information, With Agility.

Yes. Accessibility and inclusive design can be integrated throughout the project.

We can also design and develop multilingual courses and learning materials, including solutions that make future translation and localization easier to manage.

Yes. We can develop courses using widely used authoring tools such as Articulate 360 and provide editable source files when included in the project scope.

This allows your internal team to maintain and update the learning after launch.

We work across a wide range of industries. Our role is to bring expertise in learning strategy, instructional design, digital development and adult learning.

Your subject matter experts provide the specialized industry knowledge, and we work together to create an accurate and effective learning solution.

No. Artha Learning is not a learning management system, or LMS.

We design and develop learning content, courses and resources that can be delivered through your organization’s existing LMS or other learning platform. We can work with your technical team to ensure that the final learning solution is compatible with your delivery environment.

Yes. Artha Learning is a Canadian custom learning design and development company. We are headquartered in Ontario and our workforce comes from the Greater Toronto Area, Montreal, Nova Scotia, Calgary and British Columbia.

We work with clients globally, with the majority across the USA, Canada and Europe.

We create custom eLearning, workshops, blended learning and performance-support solutions for corporate, higher education, association, government, financial services, manufacturing and non-profit organizations.

Ready to transform your learning strategy?

Tell us what you are trying to change, improve or make easier for your learners. We will help you determine the right learning solution and the best place to begin.