Government Instructional Design Services
Federal agencies cannot outsource their missions, but they can outsource the expertise required to train the people executing them. GGS builds federal training that produces measurable behavior change — not just completed seat time.
What Federal Instructional Design Actually Requires
Federal training operates under constraints that commercial instructional designers rarely encounter:
- Section 508 accessibility from the start — not as an afterthought before deployment.
- Objectives aligned to OPM competency frameworks, agency position descriptions, or regulatory compliance requirements.
- Delivery that fits the learners’ real environment — outdated LMS platforms, limited bandwidth, secure networks that restrict media types, or a mix of on-site and remote learners.
Instructional Design Services
Needs Analysis and Learning Architecture
We do the analysis before designing a single learning interaction.
- Identify the performance gap the training must close
- Define measurable objectives at the appropriate Bloom’s Taxonomy level
- Map prerequisite knowledge and skills
- Recommend the approach and delivery format that fit your learners and operational context
eLearning and Multimedia Development
Content that transfers to on-the-job performance instead of fading after the post-test.
- Built in Articulate Storyline, Rise, and Adobe Captivate
- SCORM and xAPI-compliant modules that track progress in your LMS
- Worked examples, spaced practice, scenario-based learning, and retrieval practice
- Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility built in at the design stage
Instructor-Led Training Design
Complete facilitation packages for content that benefits from discussion, role play, or real-time coaching.
- Facilitator guides with timing, discussion questions, and notes
- Participant workbooks, activity instructions, and materials
- Assessment instruments aligned to the learning objectives
- Designed for subject matter experts with limited facilitation experience
Blended Learning Design
Each modality used where it is most effective.
- Self-paced eLearning for foundational knowledge transfer
- Live sessions for application, coaching, and feedback
- The blend mapped to your objectives and constraints — not a preferred template
Job Aids and Performance Support
Not every performance gap requires a training solution.
- Quick reference guides and checklists
- Decision trees and process maps
- Support at the point of need, without relying on recall of training completed months earlier
Why Federal Agencies Choose GGS for Instructional Design
Built for the federal environment.
Our instructional designers understand OPM competency frameworks, agency HR constraints, and how federal employees actually learn. We do not apply a commercial template to a government context.
Methodology, not just production.
We conduct the analysis, make defensible design decisions, and document our reasoning — so stakeholders know why the training is built the way it is.
End-to-end capability.
Needs assessment through design, development, pilot testing, revision, and deployment. No handoffs between vendors.
Accessible contract vehicles.
HCaTS Small Business (GS02Q17DCR0007), GSA Multiple Award Schedule (47QRAA26D003R), or SDVOSB sole-source authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
What authoring tools does GGS use for eLearning development?
GGS primarily uses Articulate Storyline and Rise for eLearning development, with Adobe Captivate available for clients with specific platform requirements. We produce SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004, and xAPI output compatible with the major LMS platforms used in federal environments. If your agency uses a specific authoring tool or LMS, let us know early in the scoping conversation so we can confirm compatibility.
How does GGS ensure Section 508 compliance in eLearning content?
GGS builds 508 compliance into the design process from the start. Our instructional designers work from accessibility requirements as design constraints — not as a checklist to review at the end. We produce content with proper alt text on all images, keyboard navigation for all interactions, closed captions on all audio and video, sufficient color contrast, and screen reader-compatible structure. We conduct accessibility review before handing off any deliverable.
Can GGS work with an existing training program that needs to be updated?
Yes. GGS regularly modernizes existing federal training content — converting outdated ILT programs to blended or eLearning formats, updating content to reflect regulatory or policy changes, improving the instructional design of content that was produced without a structured design process, and rebuilding content that does not meet current accessibility standards. We assess existing content before recommending a course of action rather than defaulting to a full rebuild when targeted revision would be more cost-effective.
What contract vehicles can agencies use to engage GGS for instructional design?
GGS instructional design services are available through HCaTS Small Business (GS02Q17DCR0007), GSA MAS (47QRAA26D003R), or SDVOSB sole-source authority. Contact us to discuss which vehicle fits your acquisition strategy and timeline.
Let’s talk about your training requirement
Contact us to discuss which vehicle fits your acquisition strategy and timeline.