Imagine8 Consulting
Imagine8 Consulting
Consulting

University Continuing Education Course

Turning Expertise into Impact: Building a 6-Week University-Level Course

Our client, a respected subject matter expert (SME) in their field, was invited to teach a 6-week continuing education course at a world-class university. While the SME possessed deep knowledge and real-world experience, they required support in structuring this expertise into an engaging learning experience. The goal was to create a course that met academic standards while remaining practical and inspiring for adult learners. The Imagine8 team partnered with the client to provide the clarity, confidence, and instructional polish needed to bring their vision to life.

The Project Scope

The Imagine8 team provided end-to-end development support for the 6-week course.

  • Course Structure and Flow: Designing the week-by-week progression of the content
  • Module Development: Scripting, lesson framing, and pacing to ensure effective delivery
  • Content Refinement: Elevating raw insights into clear, engaging learning moments
  • Visual Assets: Creating slide decks and visual assets for each weekly session
  • Interactive Tools: Developing interactive activities, discussion prompts, and reflection tools
  • Assessment Materials: Designing assignments and assessment materials aligned with university expectations

Our Approach: Co-Creation with the Expert

Through a process of interviews, strategy sessions, and collaborative design sprints, Imagine8 helped the client clarify their learning arc. This ensured that each week's content was anchored to practical, real-world outcomes. Embedded weekly opportunities for peer interaction and actionable takeaways were included in the design.

Academic Rigor Meets Practical Relevance

The course was designed as a 6-week journey that built progressively in depth and complexity, blending storytelling, established frameworks, and applied learning principles.

Presentation & Facilitation Support

To ensure confident and effective delivery, the Imagine8 team provided comprehensive support.

  • Built flexible slide decks tailored for both hybrid and in-person delivery
  • Created detailed speaker notes and delivery cues to support confident facilitation
  • Structured each session with consistent openers, group tasks, and reflective wrap-ups

The Takeaway

When subject matter expertise is combined with strong instructional design, the result is a course that doesn't just inform—it transforms. At Imagine8, the goal is to help turn knowledge into a repeatable, high-impact learning experience.

Key Outcomes

The course successfully launched as a 6-week flagship offering within the university's professional learning catalogue

Learners praised the flow, clarity, and relevance of each weekly session

The SME delivered the course with confidence, supported by strong materials and pacing guides

The 6-week format is now being explored as a template for future programs

Amanda is so positive and enthusiastic to help you achieve your goals. I've really appreciated working with her and having her support to create training materials and I plan to continue working with her!

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