Learning and training consulting
Training that changes what people do on Monday
I find what people need to learn, design the training program, and prepare your trainers to run it, for colleges and for corporate, healthcare and nonprofit teams.
Most training fails because it starts with content, not with the gap
A training needs assessment finds the few skills that actually limit performance, so the program that follows is shorter and more useful. From there I design the outcomes, sequence, activities and assessments, and write the facilitator guides.
Because I have taught adults online for two decades, the training is built for how working people learn: clear expectations, practice that mirrors the job, and feedback that arrives in time to use it.
- Corporate and healthcare training teams moving training online
- Nonprofits, associations and workforce boards building member education
- Faculty development and teaching centers
- HR and L&D leaders who need senior help part-time
- Teams adopting AI who need people trained to use it well
What's included
- Interviews, surveys and data review to find the skills gaps that matter
- Measurable outcomes and a program sequence
- Online, blended or in-person activities and assessments
- Facilitator guides, participant materials and slide outlines
- Train-the-trainer sessions with practice and feedback
- Accessible materials that meet WCAG 2.1 AA
- A simple plan to measure whether the training worked
Services and 2026 pricing
| Service | 2026 range |
|---|---|
| Training needs assessmentInterviews, surveys and data review, with prioritized recommendations | $4,800–$9,500 |
| Training program designOnline or blended program: outcomes, sequence, activities, assessments and facilitator guides | $12,000–$28,000 |
| Train-the-trainerPrepare your trainers to deliver the program, with a facilitator kit | $6,500–$12,000 |
| Faculty development cohort4 weekly sessions with assignments, feedback and a final showcase | $8,500–$14,000 |
| Fractional learning and development consultantPart-time senior L&D leadership, 3-month minimum | $4,500–$6,500 per month |
How it works
- AssessWho needs to learn what, and why it matters.
- DesignOutcomes, sequence, activities and measures.
- BuildMaterials, guides and online modules.
- PrepareTrain-the-trainer with practice and feedback.
- MeasureCheck results and adjust the program.
Common questions
What is a training needs assessment?
A short study that uses interviews, surveys and existing data to identify which skills gaps most affect performance, and which of them training can actually fix.
Can you convert our in-person training to online?
Yes. I review what to keep, cut and redesign, then rebuild it as an online or blended program with activities suited to the format.
Do you deliver the training yourself?
Either. I can facilitate, or prepare your own trainers through a train-the-trainer program so the skills stay in-house.
What does a fractional L&D consultant do?
Provides senior learning and development leadership part-time: planning, vendor review, program oversight and coaching, without a full-time hire.
Who you'll work with
Danielle Safonte, Ed.D., has spent more than 20 years in higher education as a university IT director, online instructor and course designer. She is a Senior Instructor with Oregon State University Ecampus, a Quality Matters certified peer reviewer, and received the 2024 Ecampus Excellence in Online Teaching and Student Engagement award. Her doctoral research produced a framework for improving retention, satisfaction and success among nontraditional online students.
Ready to talk it through?
Tell me about your goals and timeline. You'll hear back within two business days with next steps or a fixed quote.