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Platforms & Specialist Support

You don’t always need a whole course. Sometimes, you just need the missing piece.
The Problem

We have the content, but...

Not every project needs a full end-to-end design. Sometimes, you have the team and the content, but you’re stuck on the execution.
  • The "Generic" Look: You’re using an authoring tool, but your courses look exactly like the default template. You want them to look like your brand.
  • The Tech Headache: You’re an entrepreneur with a great course idea, but the backend tech (LMS, WordPress, payment gateways) is a nightmare.
  • The Compliance Fear: You know your training needs to be accessible, but you don’t know where to start, and you’re worried about legal risk.
You don’t need a new employee. You need a specialist to come in, build the asset, and hand it over.
Custom Authoring Themes

Make your training look like your brand

If you are using authoring tools like Evolve, do not settle for the "out of the box" look.

I find that many clients come to me when they are "in a world of pain."

I design and build robust, branded themes that your internal team can reuse forever. I take your brand guidelines and create a custom skin that makes every course you publish look premium.
  • Deliverable: A fully installed, branded theme file + brand guidelines for your team.
  • Investment: Starting at $5,000 AUD for a custom theme.
Accessibility Training & Audits

Mitigate your risk before you even launch

I don’t just talk about accessibility; I live it. After setting up a Disability company’s LMS, I realised how non-compliant most of the web is.

I offer consulting to help your team understand WCAG standards so you aren't just "ticking a box," but actually creating inclusive learning.
  • Team Training: I come in (virtually) and train your team on how to design accessibly from day one.
  • Audits: I review your current content and tell you exactly where it fails and how to fix it.
  • Investment: Accessibility Team Training starts at $2,500 AUD per day.
Platforms for Entrepreneurs

Turn your knowledge into a business

You have the IP, but you have no idea how to sell it.

I work with entrepreneurs and small businesses to build the "ecosystem" required to sell courses. I am a WordPress web designer as well as a Learning Designer, so I can build the whole custom solution.

I can help you:
  • Build a WordPress marketing site.
  • Set up platforms like Thinkific or Kajabi to sell to the public.
  • Create SCORM modules if your content needs to go on an external LMS.
I take the tech stress away so you can focus on marketing and teaching.
Content Production (Just the Build)

You design it. I’ll build it

Already have a storyboard? Great.

If your internal team is overwhelmed or lacks the technical skills for a complex build, I can act as your developer. I take your script and assets and build the final SCORM package, ensuring it works perfectly in your LMS.
Why Trust Me With The Tech?

I’m a "Tech-First" Designer

I’ve been adopting new tech since I started with CBTs (Computer Based Training) on cruise ships in 1999.
  • I’m Versatile: I’m not just an ID; I’m a web designer and developer. I understand how the pieces talk to each other.
  • I’m Honest: I’ll tell you if you’re over-engineering it. If you don’t need something, I'll tell you.
  • I’m Fast: Because I know the tools inside out, I don’t spend weeks reading manuals. I build, test, and deliver.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. I build themes specifically to be robust and user-friendly. When I hand over the theme file (for Evolve), I also provide a set of simple guidelines for your team. This ensures that anyone, even a junior designer can apply the theme and get a perfect, on-brand result every time without needing to touch the theme.

No. My goal is to set you up for independence, not to lock you into a subscription. Once I build your WordPress site, set up your Thinkific school, or install your LMS, I hand over the "keys" and show you how to drive it. I’m always here if you need ad-hoc support later, but you won't be stuck paying a monthly fee just to keep the lights on.

Yes. A lot of my clients come to me after realising the tool wasn't as easy as advertised. Whether you have a broken theme, a course that needs updating, or something else, I can jump in, audit the problem, and provide a fixed-price quote to repair it.

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