Program consulting that turns evidence into results
Learnist offers program consulting for community organizations, schools, training providers and employers, in Canada and internationally. From needs assessment to funding, team training and evaluation, our core team supports every stage of your program.
What we help you do
- Assess needs and skills gaps
- Use evidence and data to plan
- Design and tailor training
- Secure grants and funding
- Build and upskill your team
- Measure and report impact
What we bring to your organization
Six connected capabilities. Use one, or combine them into a complete program consulting engagement.
Needs assessment
Interviews, surveys and focus groups that reveal the real gaps and priorities.
Evidence and data
Baselines, indicators and logic models so every decision is grounded in data.
Tailored training
Curriculum and materials designed for your sector, learners and schedule.
Grants and funding
Evidence-based proposals, budgets and work plans that funders trust.
Team building and upskilling
Professional development, facilitation and train-the-trainer for lasting skills.
Evaluation and impact
Pre- and post-measures and clear reports that show what changed.
Our end-to-end process
Every engagement follows a proven, professional process. Open each stage to see what we do and what you receive.
Only need one stage? That works too. Tell us what you need.
Needs assessment
We start by understanding your organization, your people and the outcomes you need.
- Stakeholder interviews, surveys and focus groups
- Skills gap and training needs analysis
- A summary of priorities and recommendations
Evidence and data
Decisions are grounded in data, not assumptions.
- Review of program data, research and best practice
- Baseline measures and success indicators
- Logic model and theory of change
Program and training design
Training and programs tailored to your sector, learners and schedule.
- Custom curriculum and learning materials
- Accessible, inclusive design for adult and newcomer learners
- Delivery plan: on site, online or hybrid
Funding and grants
Strong, evidence-based applications for government, foundation and corporate funders.
- Funding research and eligibility check
- Proposal writing, budgets and work plans
- Evaluation frameworks funders expect
Team building and upskilling
Lasting skills and confident, connected teams inside your organization.
- Staff training and professional development
- Team building and facilitation sessions
- Train-the-trainer so skills stay in-house
Evaluation and improvement
Clear evidence of what is working and what to improve next.
- Pre- and post-assessments and feedback
- Outcome analysis and funder-ready reports
- Practical recommendations for the next cycle
What changes when you work with us
Before
- Unclear priorities and scattered training
- Proposals written in a rush, close to the deadline
- Little evidence of results for funders
- Skills that leave when staff leave
After
- A clear plan built on real needs
- Strong, on-time proposals with budgets and work plans
- Funder-ready reports that show impact
- Skills that stay through train-the-trainer
Consulting in action
Workshops, planning sessions and team training with the organizations we support.
Our core team
A multidisciplinary team of practitioners, matched to each project and supported by specialists when needed.
Program and funding strategy
Program design, grant writing, logic models and evaluation frameworks.
Learning design and facilitation
Adult learning, curriculum design, workshop facilitation and train-the-trainer.
Health and wellbeing education
Health, care and wellbeing content led by an internationally trained physician and health educator.
Creative and arts-based learning
Arts-based sessions that build engagement, confidence and wellbeing.
Communications and outreach
Program promotion, learner recruitment and clear, accessible materials.
Partnerships and community engagement
Building relationships with agencies, employers and community partners.
How we work together
A simple, transparent engagement with a fixed fee agreed before work begins.
Discovery call
A free 30-minute conversation about your goals and timeline.
Proposal
A clear scope, timeline, team and fixed fee in writing.
Delivery
Regular check-ins, shared drafts and progress updates.
Final report
Deliverables, results and next-step recommendations.
Program consulting questions
How much does program consulting with Learnist cost?
Every project has a fixed fee based on its scope, agreed in writing before we start. The discovery call is free, and you receive a proposal with no obligation.
Can we use only part of the process?
Yes. Some clients use the full cycle, while others bring us in for one stage, such as a needs assessment, a funding proposal or staff training.
Do you work with organizations outside Canada?
Yes. Much of our work can be done remotely, and we support organizations in Canada and internationally.
Who will work on our project?
We match members of our core team to your project based on the skills it needs, and bring in specialists where helpful. Your proposal names the roles involved.
Is our information kept confidential?
Yes. Your documents, data and plans are used only for your project and are never shared without your permission.
Have a program, proposal or training need coming up?
Tell us what you are working on. The first conversation is free.