Storyboarding Mini Course
Transform your storyboarding content into effective and intentional training.
People find storyboarding harder than it needs to be.
This isn't our experience.
We have solved this with our step-by-step instructional design process...
Packed with expert insights, practical tips and real-world examples, this course enables you to:
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Write content for any training topic.
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Co-design it so you can start with no content or knowledge about a topic.
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Create more impactful training by only using the need to know content.
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Minimise reviews and feedback you receive on your storyboard.
What our past clients say about this process:
“Just want to share some fabulous feedback we are continually receiving regarding the initiative that you guys delivered for us. Over 60% of our staff completed the online e-module in its first month of being available – amazing! Not only that, the supporting campaign has received overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding language, innovative approach and connection. We’ve particularly appreciated those who have shared success stories regarding the ease and effectiveness of the tools available, such as the checklist. It’s been super heart-warming to receive such positive messages…”
“Awesome work on this, really great content! The team has reviewed, and have minimal feedback.”
“Thanks again for your amazing work – had some really great feedback from everyone on how much they enjoyed the content.”
“Thank you to you and the team for the amazing work you’ve put in. This eLearning and supporting material looks great… I think this is a solid course, with a logical flow, that is broadly applicable.”
“The team is complimentary of the process to co-create the storyboard and are excited to see development progress.”
You will learn how to:
1. Identify the problem you are solving by:
- Conducting a creative conversation to clarify the problem, its benefits and consequences.
- Defining what success looks like and creating a high-level strategy with clear learning objectives.
- Gaining approval on your strategy before diving into content creation.
- Developing a deep understanding of your audience through persona and empathy mapping activities.
2. Develop content that effectively solves the problem by:
- Gathering and organising relevant content using information mapping techniques.
- Applying instructional design to transform key information into a structured storyboard.
- Utilising our storyboard template to outline and write your learning content.
3. Ensure quality and manage the review process by:
- Completing final checks to refine and optimise your storyboard.
- Submitting your storyboard for review and managing feedback effectively.
- Accessing additional resources for further learning and refinement.
What's included?
1x storyboarding mini course provided in an accessible Microsoft Word document + our FREE storyboard template in a ready to use Microsoft PowerPoint document.
Not having clarity on the storyboarding process can lead to:
- Overwhelm and frustration.
- Scope creep.
- Lack of enjoyment in your work and with those you work with.
- Ineffective training solutions.
We hear over and over again that many instructional designers struggle to find the right starting point with storyboarding content and end up overwhelmed, uncertain or stuck.
With years of experience in the field and many, very, happy stakeholders, we created this step-by-step mini course to share our storyboarding process and help others achieve easier outcomes in their storyboarding endeavours.
This course is a straightforward, actionable process that people of all levels of experience can be guided by.
By starting with the problem that needs to be solved and guiding people through the content extraction process, this online storyboarding course helps instructional designers and eLearning developers to design projects that are not only well-structured but also intentionally impactful.
What challenges will it help you overcome?
This step-by-step mini course helps you to:
- Streamline your storyboarding process by following a step-by-step guide.
- Structure your content logically and intentionally.
- Ensure that your storyboarding content aligns with your learning objectives.
Who is it for?
Instructional designers and eLearning developers (including freelancers, consultants and in-house teams) who:
- Are looking to improve their storyboarding skills for writing eLearning courses.
- Find themselves overwhelmed when writing and organising content.
- Struggle with containing stakeholder reviews and feedback, through a lack of buy-in to the training course’s outcome.
About the Author
Kim Tuohy
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A down-to-earth chick with a passion for creating learning that inspires, and a passion for supporting and developing others.
Victoria Madigan
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An attention to detail fanatic who loves solving problems.
This course has been designed by the founder of Belvista Studios, Kim Tuohy, in partnership with Victoria Madigan, a learning experience designer.
Kim is the founder of Belvista Studios, an award-winning instructional design and eLearning studio. Kim has significant lifetime experience, being involved in not only the hands-on aspects of the instructional designer role though also the business building and marketing aspect of the industry. Her passion for instructional design along with her relentless efforts to perfect a process/plan for developing effective eLearning for her clients has led her and her team to generate resources that they are inspired to share with others in the industry (and very proud of!).
FAQ
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Do I need prior experience in storyboarding to do this course?
No prior experience is required. This step-by-step mini course is designed for beginners and experienced professionals alike.
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Does this course work for every training topic?
Yes. However, it does not do the work for you and it does not write the storyboarding content for you. You need to take responsibility for doing the steps in the course to extract the answers to the activities and then massage what you extract into your storyboard. This is the step-by-step process that our team uses for every training we create, which makes it applicable to all topics, sizes and problems we apply it to.
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Will the course help me create a storyboard for a topic I don’t fully understand?
Yes! That is actually why we wrote this process/guide for ourselves initially, so that we could create training for any topic without ever being an expert on the subject/topic/etc. The process guides you in structuring content based on real-world actions and behaviours, allowing you to develop effective training without deep subject matter expertise. However, success in this course requires active participation—you will need to apply the process, think critically and experiment to refine your content.
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Does the course cover technical content, software training or specific learning approaches like story-driven or gamified learning?
No, the course is not limited to any specific type of content or training approach. Instead, it teaches you the analysis and content extraction process for writing effective training content—no matter the subject. If you are interested in topics like story-driven learning or gamification, our YouTube channel (@BelvistaStudios) features expert discussions and insights on these areas.
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How much time should I set aside to complete the course?
The time required depends on the length of your eLearning project. If you are creating a 25–30 minute eLearning course, expect to spend at least 7.5 hours on pre-storyboarding tasks before moving on to writing your storyboard, which typically takes around 40 hours. Your timeline may vary based on experience and project complexity. It is also recommended that the guide is read through in advance and then used as people start to diagnose and create a training solution.
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As the course is self-paced, how can I clarify questions I may have along the way?
If you have questions along the way, chances are you will find the answers on our YouTube channel (@BelvistaStudios) — we have hundreds of videos covering everything we have learned over the years! If you are looking for more personalised guidance, you also have the option to book a coaching session with Kim. However, due to the affordable price of this step-by-step course, direct support from Kim as a peer or coach is not included. You can visit the 'Coaching' page on our creator hub to see the coaching options available.
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Can I use the templates and exercises in my projects?
Yes. All templates and exercises are included for your personal and professional use. It is our step-by-step process that guides you all the way through from analysis to being able to storyboard the process. The examples used are real ones, which were created to train our team in the process. There are templates in the form of the exact questions and activities we use with clients, as well as our storyboard template in a ready to use Microsoft PowerPoint document.
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Will this course help with creating storyboards for other types of media/outputs?
While the focus is on eLearning, many of the principles and techniques used can be applied to other content-based media/outputs, such as videos scripts, face-to-face training and learning resources.
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Do you offer discounts for bulk course enrolments?
Yes! We offer discounts for groups purchasing 12 or more course enrolments. The discount varies based on the number of enrolments. Please email Kim ([email protected]) for a custom quote.