The problem with most ILT materials
Most facilitator packs are glorified slide decks that a subject matter expert built over a weekend. The facilitator is left to figure out timing, activities, and how to handle difficult questions. Participants leave with a 60-slide handout and no clear idea of what they're supposed to do differently on Monday.
Sodema designs ILT materials that give facilitators the structure and confidence to deliver consistently — and give participants the clear behavioural anchors that help them apply learning immediately on the job. We build for the facilitator who is running three sessions a week, not the one who has two days to prepare.
What we design
- Facilitator guide — Fully scripted or annotated guide with timing, facilitation notes, question prompts, activity instructions, and how to handle common objections or participant responses.
- Participant workbook — Structured workbook with pre-work, guided note-taking frames, reflection activities, and post-workshop action plan pages. Designed to be useful after the session, not filed in a drawer.
- Slide deck — Visual-first slides that support the facilitator — not replace them. We apply Mayer's Multimedia Learning principles to keep cognitive load manageable.
- Activity packs — Case studies, role-play scenarios, discussion prompts, and group exercises anchored to the specific behaviours you want participants to practise.
- Assessment & evaluation instruments — Pre/post knowledge checks, Kirkpatrick Level 1 reaction surveys, and Level 3 behaviour observation checklists for line managers.
- Virtual delivery adaptations — Breakout room designs, digital whiteboard templates (Miro, Mural, Jamboard), and platform-specific facilitation notes for Zoom, Teams, and Webex.
How we work
Learning design brief
We confirm audience analysis, behavioural objectives at Bloom's application level or above, session constraints (duration, group size, room setup, platform), and any existing materials to build from.
Session architecture
We design the session flow using Gagne's Nine Events of Instruction and build a session plan that maps each activity to a specific learning objective with time allocations and facilitation rationale.
Content development
Full development of all materials — facilitator guide, workbook, slides, activities. SME review built in at defined checkpoints using structured feedback templates.
Pilot review (recommended)
Where possible, we recommend a pilot delivery with a small group and a post-pilot debrief. We incorporate the learning before final handover — producing a significantly better product for the same investment.
Handover & facilitator briefing
Final materials in editable formats (PowerPoint, Word) plus a facilitator briefing session — 60–90 minutes walking through the programme logic, facilitation tips, and how to handle common edge cases.
Deliverables
- Facilitator guide (full script or annotated version per client preference)
- Participant workbook with activities and post-session action planner
- Slide deck (PowerPoint, editable, on-brand)
- Activity packs — scenarios, case studies, role-play cards
- Pre-work brief for participants (where applicable)
- Kirkpatrick Level 1 reaction survey and Level 3 manager observation checklist
- Virtual delivery guide (if applicable) with platform-specific notes
- Editable source files — all materials yours to maintain
Business outcomes
- Consistent delivery quality regardless of which facilitator runs the session
- Measurable behaviour anchors — clear line of sight from workshop to on-the-job performance
- Reduced preparation time for facilitators — structured guides, not slide decks to interpret
- Audit-ready documentation for compliance programmes
- Materials your internal team can update and run without external support
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. We can redesign existing materials (keeping subject matter intact, improving instructional structure and visual design) or build from scratch. We'll assess your existing materials in the discovery call and recommend the most cost-effective approach.
Yes. We design specifically for virtual delivery (Zoom, Teams, Webex) including breakout room facilitation plans, digital collaboration templates, and platform-specific timing adjustments. Virtual ILT requires different pacing and interaction design to classroom delivery — and we treat it accordingly.
Standardised facilitator guides are precisely what solves this problem. We design for the "least experienced qualified facilitator" as a baseline — which means experienced facilitators can use their judgement while newer ones have the structure they need. We can also deliver remote facilitator briefing sessions.
A single half-day programme (3–4 hours of delivery content) typically takes 4–6 weeks from brief to final materials. Full-day or multi-day programmes with extensive activities take 8–12 weeks. Timeline is largely driven by SME availability for review cycles.
Let's design a programme your facilitators will love to deliver.
Tell us about your audience, delivery context, and what good looks like. We'll come back with a scoped proposal.
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