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Bringing Your Vision To Life

eLearning that changes behaviour
(and isn't boring)

I help organisations and learning designers build world-class digital training that looks amazing, works flawlessly, and gets real results.
  • Award Winning Designer
  • International Speaker
  • Accessibility Specialist
The Problem

Stop building “Click Next” courses

We’ve all seen it. You get a massive policy document dumped on your desk and you’re told to “make it a course.” The result is usually a slide deck that employees rush through just to tick a box.

They’re 
suffocating under the data dump, they aren’t retaining the information, and frankly, they hate doing it.

If your training feels like a compliance hurdle rather than a learning opportunity, you aren’t just wasting your budget, you’re missing the chance to actually solve the business problem you started with.
The Solution

Training designed for humans, not just LMS reports

I don’t just take your content and put it on a screen. I dig into what your people actually need to do differently.

Whether you are an HR team needing a compliance refresh that people won’t roll their eyes at, or an entrepreneur wanting to sell a premium course that looks like a million bucks, I build solutions that engage learners from the first click.
  • Interactive & Engaging: No more death by PowerPoint.
  • Fully Accessible: Inclusive design is my superpower.
  • Data-Driven: I use real metrics to prove it works.
Our Team love it!
Evolve Authoring Tool
Services

How can I help you?

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Custom End-to-End eLearning

For corporate teams who need a complete solution. I handle everything from the learning strategy, storyboarding and project management to the visual design and final build. You get a polished, award-winning quality course ready for your LMS.
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The Learning Pro Academy

For instructional designers who feel stuck or overwhelmed by the tech. Stop fiddling with tools and start designing. I offer 1-on-1 coaching, courses, and a free community to help you level up your career and your portfolio.
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Platforms & Specialist Support

Need a custom theme for the Evolve Authoring Tool? Need help with a small part of your training? Or maybe you just need an accessibility audit? I provide the specific technical pieces to finish your puzzle.

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Why Work With Me

A boutique experience with big agency results

My name is Cath Ellis. I’ve been in the training game since 1999; from training crew on Carnival Cruise Lines to building recruit programs for Victoria Police.

I started my own business because I was tired of the “churn and burn” agency model where quality came second to speed. When you work with me, you don’t get passed off to a junior instructional designer. You get me.
  • Award-Winning: Platinum Brandon Hall & LearnX winner.
  • Transparent Process: You’ll never wonder where your project stands. You get access to our shared Trello board, regular updates, and clear timelines.
  • Technical Authority: I speak at conferences like DevLearn and ATD because I know my craft inside out.

What people are saying

Catherine brought advanced skills and creative energy to her work. She demonstrated consistent innovation and a strong collaborative ethos above and beyond any position description.

Steven Curry

Project Officer at Victoria Police

It is no exaggeration to say Cath is one of the most passionate digital learning professionals you will ever meet. She consistently pushes the envelope with new technologies to create outstanding learning outcomes.

Bianca Frost

Senior Instructional Designer at Learning Seat

I sat around knowing I needed a website for months before asking Cath, and within days it was done. I can only recommend her wholeheartedly.

Lawrence Akers

Owner, Release Hypnosis

Cath is an incredibly talented instructional designer with a huge array of skills—from needs analysis to coding. Her passion is hugely valued, and her proactive approach to problem-solving is truly infectious.

Claire Lavin

Product Manager - Library, Learning Seat

Cath is incredible to work with—creative, open to feedback, and very communicative. She designed great interactions for our modules and has even been a fantastic coach for our junior designer.

Kailey Cartwright

Director, Training Academy at Year Up

Working with Cath is amazing. She helped us create several eLearning modules and honestly, she nails it every time. The content looked great and was super easy for our teams to follow and take away the key learning outcomes.

Daniel Sutton

Officeworks

Working with Cath was a truly collaborative partnership. She took the time to get to know our mission, and her final courses fit our needs perfectly. Her work is creative, engaging, and fun!

Alison Leung

E-Learning Coordinator at Year Up

Cath has the ability to shape an idea into beautiful eLearning content. We particularly valued how she worked with us as our vision evolved, creating an engaging and memorable final product.

Andy Rigg

Director, Civicsquare

Cath is an innovative eLearning expert who finds ways to bring complex content to life. Her ability to understand a client’s needs and create engaging content is a real gift.

Gavin Altus

General Manager of Sales & Marketing at Learning Seat

Cath is an innovator and an amazing creative thinker. If you are looking for someone who is going to make a difference in how you produce your training, I have no hesitation in recommending her.

Scott Dean

CEO, Learning Seat

Cath really listened to our ideas and created a fabulous e-learning product that people are loving. She’s been fantastic to work with!

Ryan Malone

Director, Civicsquare

Cath is a skilled e-learning designer who likes to push the boundaries of technology. She is an excellent collaborator and an absolute asset in the development of online training content.

Ben Webber

Special Projects at Learning Seat

Cath’s ability to seek inspiration in all areas of the digital world is astounding. She has an unparalleled thirst for learning and is my go-to colleague for creative solutions to tech challenges.

John Slattery

Senior Instructional Designer at Learning Seat

Cath’s passion for eLearning is second to none. She transforms traditional training into innovative solutions designed to reach a much broader and more diverse audience.

Kate Harrap

Executive Director, Learning & Volunteerism at CFA

Ready to create something exceptional?

I accept a limited number of projects to ensure every client gets my full attention. Let’s chat about what you need.
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I acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the Country on which I live and work.
I honour their enduring connection to land, waters, skies, and community, and pay my deepest respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to emerging leaders.
I recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. This always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.

About Cath Ellis

Cath Ellis is an eLearning Designer and Developer based out of Melbourne, crafting engaging and effective learning experiences.
ABN: 32 316 313 079
A Queer-Owned Business

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