


FOR L&D PRACTITIONERS
Advance Your Learning Career by Becoming the Strategic Partner Executives Trust
You already know the science of learning. Now it’s time to master the strategy behind it. Build the confidence, business fluency, and frameworks that position you as a valued decision-maker inside your organization.



Online courses and coaching for Instructional Designers who want to grow into Strategic Learning Leaders
You have the expertise to design meaningful learning experiences. What’s missing is the recognition that comes when executives see you as a strategic partner. These programs and tools help you shift from executing training requests to shaping the learning strategy itself.
ONLINE COURSE
From Order-Taker to Strategic Partner
Building Influence and Impact in L&D
ABOUT THE COURSE
Learn to speak the language of business and earn a permanent seat at the table.
This four-week self-paced course teaches you how to think, communicate, and operate like a strategic advisor. You’ll gain the frameworks and vocabulary to connect learning design to business outcomes and the confidence to lead executive-level conversations.
THE TAKEAWAYS
In this four week course, you will learn to:
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Communicate learning impact using metrics that matter to leadership
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Conduct needs analysis that identifies root causes instead of symptoms
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Reframe stakeholder requests into data-driven learning solutions
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Build ROI frameworks that prove the value of your work
FEATURED TOOLS& RESOURCES
Tools that help you think like a learning executive
Your next opportunity could come from how confidently you explain learning ROI. These digital products make strategy practical, giving you ready-to-use frameworks that help you sound prepared in every meeting.

Christie Vanorsdale, ED.D, Ms.Ed.
FOUNDER | Vanorsdale Learning Lab
Meet your instructor
Dr. Christie Vanorsdale, Ed.D., helps learning professionals bridge the gap between instructional design and business strategy. Her frameworks have guided teams at national nonprofits, technology companies, and global organizations. Through her courses, resources, and coaching, she teaches L&D practitioners how to connect learning outcomes to organizational results and build the confidence to speak in executive language.

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