What separates a "good" course from an industry-recognized, award-winning learning experience? It is rarely just about the budget; it is about the thousands of micro-decisions made during the strategy, design, and development phases. In this exclusive "behind-the-scenes" session, we are pulling back the curtain on our production process to walk you through the entire lifecycle of a successful project. 

Whether you are an instructional designer, a developer, or a learning leader, you will get a transparent look at how we move from a vague client request to a polished, high-impact product—navigating the messy reality of tool selection, stakeholder management, and instructional strategy along the way.

In this session, you will learn:

• The "Why" Before the "How": How we conduct the initial analysis to align client goals with actual learner needs (and how we bridge the gap when they conflict).
• Strategic Tool Selection: The criteria we use to choose our tech stack—and why specific tools were picked to execute the vision for this project.
• Design & Development Deep Dive: A look at the instructional choices that drove engagement, including specific interactions, media, and flow.
• Retrospective Insights: Honest lessons learned from the build—what worked, what didn't, and what we would do differently next time.

Garima Gupta is the Founder & CEO of Artha Learning Inc., a full-service, award-winning Learning design firm based in Toronto, Canada. With over 20 years of experience in Learning & Development, training, digital marketing, content creation, education, and software engineering, Garima is a passionate learning designer and entrepreneur. She leads her team in creating learning solutions that are innovative, effective, engaging, and impactful, with a particular focus on creatively employing AI in L&D.

As a business consultant and educator, Garima has worked across diverse industries, earning recognition for her contributions to the field. Under her leadership, Artha Learning has received numerous international accolades, including multiple Brandon Hall Awards, TMG Network Choice Awards, and various honors from Hermes, IMA, Marcom, and the International eLearning Association.

Garima is a regular speaker at major international conferences, including ATD ICE, DevLearn, and Training, where she shares insights on AI integration in L&D, innovative instructional design, and the future of workplace and higher-ed learning. She holds an MEd in Adult Education, a B.E. in Software Engineering, and is a certified Training & Development Professional (CTDP).