Dr. Dorea Hardy brings over 20 years of experience in curriculum development, learning strategy, and organizational training to help your team build world-class learning programs.
Ed.D., Instructional Design
Learning & Development Consultant
Dr. Dorea Hardy has spent over twenty years at the intersection of educational theory and practical application. As an instructional design consultant, she helps organizations move beyond "checkbox training" to create learning experiences that actually drive performance change.
Her approach combines evidence-based adult learning principles with real-world implementation expertise. Whether you're building a new training program from scratch or revitalizing an existing curriculum, Dr. Hardy brings the research, framework, and hands-on guidance to make it happen.
She's also a published author — including Cats Don't Carpool: They Come in Their Own Accord and Self-Compassion in Isolation — demonstrating her commitment to helping professionals thrive in challenging environments.
"The best training doesn't just inform — it transforms. My mission is to help organizations create learning experiences that learners actually remember and use."
Tailored solutions for organizations ready to invest in their people's growth
End-to-end curriculum development from needs analysis to evaluation. I build structured learning paths that align with your organization's goals and close capability gaps.
Strategic advisory to transform your learning & development function. From team structure to technology selection, I help you build an L&D operation that delivers measurable results.
Custom training programs designed for your specific audience and objectives. Includes facilitator guides, participant materials, and assessment instruments ready for deployment.
Comprehensive analysis to identify skill gaps and prioritize learning initiatives. Data-driven recommendations grounded in organizational priorities.
One-on-one coaching for internal trainers and L&D professionals. Elevate your team's facilitation skills and curriculum development capabilities.
Rigorous evaluation frameworks to measure learning impact. Connect training outcomes to business metrics and demonstrate ROI to stakeholders.
Selected Work and Outcomes
Designed and implemented a standardized course template across multiple online courses to improve consistency, navigation, and alignment with quality standards.
Designed and delivered a multi-part training program to help faculty understand and apply accessibility standards (WCAG/ADA) in their online courses.
Developed and managed a structured process for creating, reviewing, and maintaining master course shells, including approval workflows and lifecycle management.
Built and managed Smartsheet-based workflows to support course setup, data tracking, and coordination across multiple academic terms.
Universities and colleges looking to enhance online course design, faculty development, and student success initiatives
Learning & development departments seeking to elevate their training programs and measure their impact
Hospitals and healthcare organizations needing compliance training and clinical skill development
Organizations developing volunteer training and community education programs
We start with a conversation about your organization's challenges, goals, and vision for learning.
I conduct a thorough assessment of your current training, audience, and capability gaps.
We co-create a tailored approach with clear timelines, deliverables, and success metrics.
I build and deliver the program, then help you launch and sustain it with confidence.
Let's talk about how I can help you build learning experiences that actually work.
Get in TouchWhether you're starting from scratch or revitalizing an existing program, Dr. Hardy can help. Send a message and you'll hear back within 24 hours.