Learning Unplugged

User level: Intermediate

Alchemy Creator - In this session, we’ll explore how to turn your existing resources into engaging Alchemy formatted courses. You’ll learn practical ways to repurpose Word docs, PDFs, and PowerPoint decks into Creator courses, with a focus on improving slide design and adding evaluation questions. We’ll also dive into how to adapt SOPs, customize Alchemy content, and even break down courses into micro-learning modules. Along the way, we’ll weigh the advantages and limitations of customization and share best practices to make your content impactful and easy to use.

User level: Intermediate

Mobile Apps - This brand-new mobile app brings the power of Coach and Playbook together in one place. In this session, we’ll walk through how to set up and download the app, explore its front-end interface, and highlight how this integrated tool makes it easier for clients to coach, observe, and guide their teams on the go. We’ll also discuss the advantages of this combined module, from streamlined workflows to improved usability in the field.

User level: Intermediate

Alchemy Manager - This session introduces the upcoming redesigned Reports experience in Alchemy. With a more visual layout and streamlined navigation, users will be able to find the information they need faster and with less effort.

User level: Intermediate

Alchemy Creator - Strong questions lead to strong learning. In this session, we’ll explore how to design effective knowledge-check questions in Alchemy Creator. We’ll highlight common pitfalls to avoid—such as vague wording, confusing response options, or poor alignment with content—and share best practices for clarity and impact. We’ll also unpack question types, demonstrate how to build evaluations and remediation questions, and review how the remediation cycle works in practice.

User level: Intermediate

Alchemy Playbook - This session focuses on how to leverage Playbook as a powerful tool for course development. We’ll explore why Playbook is well-suited for SMEs for building training content, its integration with Manager, and the advantages it brings to course creation. Participants will also learn about new features, including automatic translation and improved editing tools, that make content creation faster, more efficient, and more adaptable to diverse learner needs.

User level: Intermediate and Advanced

Alchemy Manager - This session focuses on how to leverage Playbook as a powerful tool for course development. We’ll explore why Playbook is well-suited for SMEs for building training content, its integration with Manager, and the advantages it brings to course creation. Participants will also learn about new features, including automatic translation and improved editing tools, that make content creation faster, more efficient, and more adaptable to diverse learner needs.

User level: Intermediate and Advanced

Alchemy Player and Alchemy Manager - Self-directed learning can be delivered in multiple ways with Alchemy. This session takes a close look at Kiosk Mode in Player versus eLearning delivery. We’ll explore how each option works, the benefits and limitations of both, and when clients might choose one over the other. From offline flexibility with Player to online access through eLearning, participants will gain a clear view of how to leverage Alchemy’s versatility to deliver training anywhere, anytime.

User level: Intermediate

Alchemy Manager - Groups are the backbone of managing learners and training assignments in Alchemy Manager. In this session, we’ll explore the different group types—system, corporate, imported, and dynamic—clarifying what each one is for and how they’re best used. We’ll demonstrate how to create both system and dynamic groups, highlight the differences between them, and discuss their limitations. Finally, we’ll cover how group changes affect subscriptions to learning activities, so participants can manage groups confidently without disrupting training assignments.

User level: Intermediate and Advanced

Alchemy Coach - Observations aren’t just for people—they’re powerful tools for monitoring equipment and processes as well. In this session, we’ll focus on how to design effective observation checklists in Coach to verify equipment setup, maintenance, and readiness, as well as process steps performed on the production floor. Participants will learn how to build observations that capture critical details, ensure materials are available and in good condition, and support consistency in operations. The goal: to help clients create observations that are practical, reliable, and audit-ready.