Instructionalist Learning
Instructionalist Learning

Designing the how behind the know.

Custom training, onboarding and instructional design for teams across industries, turning what people need to know into what they can actually do.

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What we do

Training your team can actually use.

We create training that's structured, intentional, and built to work in the real world. Training is training: every industry needs people who understand the work and can do it well. From frontline onboarding to full-scale rollouts, we build around your team, your processes and your goals.

By combining instructional design expertise with field-tested practicality, Instructionalist Learning delivers custom learning experiences that stick. Our restaurant roots inform our approach, while our services extend to teams across industries, from employee onboarding and customer service to procedures, product knowledge and manager development.

Training Content & Instructional Design

Practical, engaging learning experiences built around how your team actually works.

  • Custom eLearning courses and interactive modules
  • Instructor-led training materials and presentations
  • Facilitator guides and participant workbooks
  • Training manuals, playbooks and reference guides
  • Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Job aids, quick-reference tools and checklists
  • Product knowledge and launch training
  • Assessments, knowledge checks and skills validations
  • Training video scripts and storyboards
  • Existing content redesign and modernization
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Onboarding & Team Development

Structured programs that help employees build confidence, develop skills and grow into leadership roles.

  • New-hire orientation and onboarding programs
  • Role-specific training curricula and learning paths
  • 30/60/90-day development plans
  • Manager-in-Training (MIT) programs
  • Leadership and management development
  • Train-the-Trainer programs
  • Coaching and performance development tools
  • Competency frameworks and proficiency standards
  • Cross-training and career development pathways
  • Training calendars and implementation guides
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Learning Systems & Training Strategy

The systems, tools and strategies needed to deliver consistent training as your organization grows.

  • Learning Management System (LMS) selection and implementation
  • LMS administration and course organization
  • SCORM-compatible content development
  • Training needs assessments and gap analysis
  • Curriculum mapping and learning architecture
  • Training program audits and evaluations
  • Learning strategy and development roadmaps
  • Training rollout and change management plans
  • Learning analytics, reporting and measurement
  • Training standards, templates and style guides
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Grayson, founder of Instructionalist Learning
GraysonFounder, Instructionalist Learning
Meet Grayson

Built by someone who knows operations.

I've dedicated my career to helping people learn, grow and succeed at work. My experience developing training programs for multi-location restaurant organizations, including First Watch, Ford's Garage, Sally's Apizza and Ruby Tuesday, has shaped a practical approach to learning: make it clear, make it relevant and make it work on the job.

My background is rooted in restaurant operations, where training has to hold up during a busy shift. The same principles apply across industries: managers need tools they can coach from, trainers need a consistent way to teach, and employees need to understand both what to do and why it matters. I bring that practical mindset to your field, working with your subject-matter experts to turn complex information into clear steps, useful resources and opportunities to practice.

My work spans onboarding, menu and product knowledge, standard operating procedures, job aids, trainer guides, skills validation and knowledge checks. Whether I'm organizing existing materials or shaping a broader training system, I focus on giving teams a clear path from knowing something to doing it confidently and consistently.

Training doesn't have to suck. That's the belief behind Instructionalist Learning: training can be clear, engaging and useful, even when the work is complex or the shift is busy.

I founded Instructionalist Learning to bring that experience to growing teams that need professional training support. I combine thoughtful learning design with efficient AI-assisted workflows, while personally reviewing and refining every deliverable. My goal is simple: practical learning that supports your team, your managers and the way your business actually runs.

Simple process

From existing materials to ready-to-use training.

1

Tell us what you need

Share your goals, audience and any existing training materials or procedures.

2

Approve the scope

Receive a clear quote, timeline and list of deliverables.

3

Put it to work

Get practical, editable training materials you can use with your staff.

Beyond restaurants

Learning design for any growing team.

Good training starts with understanding people, the work and the outcome, regardless of industry. Whether your team works in hospitality, retail, an office, a warehouse or another setting, we can help turn your expertise into practical learning. From SOPs and job aids to eLearning storyboards, LMS-ready course outlines and manager development resources, we tailor the approach to your business. Tell us what you're building.

Let's work together

Have a training challenge? Let's solve it.

Tell us about your team, your industry and what people need to do differently. We'll help define a practical starting point. No long sales process required.

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