Completion Benchmark

Learners completing structured programmes with us reach an average finish rate of 91.3% — well above the industry norm of 15–25% for self-paced digital courses.

Curriculum Audit Score

Independent review by Galway EdTech Consortium rated our instructional scaffolding at A2 — the second-highest tier in their framework alignment index.

Cohort Retention

Of 23 cohorts launched since 2021, not a single group fell below 80% active participation through the final module.

An Editorial Dossier on Evidence-Based Course Architecture

Devise Course exists to dismantle the assumptions behind how learning programmes are built. We operate from Susanamouth, Ireland, designing courses that are structurally sound before a single lesson is written. This page is not a brochure — it is a working dossier. Read it as you would a briefing document: each section builds upon the last, presenting our methodology, proof, and an invitation to collaborate.

Capability Matrix — What We Engineer

Capability	Description	Delivery Mode	Typical Duration
Curriculum Architecture	Full structural design of learning pathways, module sequencing, and assessment logic. We map cognitive load before writing a single objective.	Consultative + Deliverable	3–6 weeks
Instructional Scaffolding	Layered support systems embedded within course content — adaptive hints, prerequisite checks, and mastery gates.	Embedded Design	2–4 weeks per module
Assessment Engineering	Design of formative and summative instruments aligned to Bloom's revised taxonomy. Rubric calibration included.	Workshop + Templates	1–3 weeks
Cohort Programme Design	Group-based learning experiences with peer accountability structures, facilitation guides, and momentum mechanics.	Full Programme Build	6–10 weeks
Learning Analytics Setup	Instrumentation of course platforms to capture engagement, drop-off, and mastery signals. Dashboard configuration included.	Technical Implementation	2–3 weeks

Course design professional reviewing curriculum documentation at a desk

Case Narrative: The Limerick Nursing Consortium

In late 2023, a consortium of three nursing education providers in Limerick approached us with a problem: their blended learning programme had a 38% dropout rate by week four. Students cited "content overwhelm" and "unclear progression" as primary frustrations.

We conducted a structural audit over nine days. The root cause was not content quality — it was sequencing. Modules were arranged by topic rather than cognitive demand. Prerequisites were implicit, never enforced. Students hit advanced material before foundational concepts had consolidated.

We rebuilt the programme spine using spaced interleaving and explicit mastery gates. Six months later, the consortium reported a dropout rate of 11%.

"We had been treating our course like a textbook. Devise Course showed us it needed to behave like a guided expedition." — Programme Director, Limerick Nursing Consortium

Operating Principles — How We Think About Courses

Structure Before Content

We never begin with lessons. We begin with the architecture: what must the learner be able to do, in what order, and how will we know they can do it? Content fills the structure — not the other way around.

Cognitive Load as a Design Constraint

Every module is evaluated for intrinsic, extraneous, and germane load. If a section demands too much working memory without scaffolding, it is restructured before release.

Assessment as Architecture

Assessments are not bolted on at the end. They are structural elements — mastery gates, diagnostic checkpoints, and feedback loops that shape the learner's path through the programme.

Proof Through Retention

We measure success not by enrolment numbers but by what percentage of learners reach the final module with demonstrable competence. Vanity metrics are excluded from our reporting.

Transparency of Method

Every design decision is documented and shared with the client. We do not operate as a black box. You will understand why every module exists and why it sits where it does.

Platform Agnosticism

We design for learning outcomes, not for software. Whether you use Moodle, Teachable, Thinkific, or a custom LMS, the architecture adapts. We are not tool evangelists.

Learner Outcome Pathways

For Corporate Training Teams

Reduce onboarding time by restructuring internal training into competency-mapped pathways. We have helped teams cut ramp-up periods by 35–40% through better sequencing alone — no new content required.

For Independent Course Creators

Transform a content library into a structured programme. Most creators have excellent material but poor architecture. We provide the spine that turns scattered lessons into a coherent learning journey.

For Academic Institutions

Align existing curricula with competency frameworks and accreditation requirements. Our audit process identifies structural gaps that are invisible from within the programme but obvious to external reviewers.

Engagement Roadmap — What Working With Us Looks Like

Week 0

Discovery call. We listen to your current situation, review existing materials if available, and determine whether a structural intervention is the right approach. Not every problem is an architecture problem — we will tell you honestly.

No commitment required

Weeks 1–2

Structural audit. We map your current programme against learning science benchmarks: sequencing logic, cognitive load distribution, assessment alignment, and retention architecture. You receive a written diagnostic report.

Diagnostic deliverable

Weeks 3–5

Architecture design. Based on the audit, we build the new programme spine: module map, prerequisite graph, assessment placement, and scaffolding plan. Every decision is annotated with its rationale.

Architecture document

Weeks 5–8

Implementation support. We work alongside your team to restructure content into the new architecture. This is collaborative — we guide, your team builds. We review each module before it goes live.

Collaborative build phase

Week 9+

Post-launch analytics review. After the first cohort completes the restructured programme, we analyse engagement and completion data, then recommend refinements. One review cycle is included in every engagement.

Analytics report + refinement

Begin a Conversation

If you are considering restructuring a course, launching a new programme, or simply want an honest assessment of your current learning architecture, reach out. We respond to every inquiry within two working days.

You can also contact us directly:

Phone: 091 7794334
Email: [email protected]
Address: 48876 Lind Parkways, Susanamouth, F75 VPIP, Connecticut, Ireland

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Frequently Raised Questions

Do you write course content, or only design the structure?expand_more

We focus on architecture and structure. We do not write lessons, record videos, or produce media. We design the framework within which your content lives — the sequencing, assessment logic, scaffolding, and progression mechanics. You or your team create the content; we ensure it is placed correctly.

What platforms do you work with?expand_more

We are platform-agnostic. Our architecture documents are designed to be implemented on any LMS or course platform. We have worked with Moodle, Canvas, Teachable, Thinkific, Kajabi, and custom-built systems. The structural principles are universal.

How much does an engagement typically cost?expand_more

Pricing depends on the scope of the programme and the depth of intervention required. A structural audit for a single course starts at €2,400. Full architecture design for a multi-module programme ranges from €5,500 to €14,000. We provide a detailed quote after the discovery call.

Can you help with an existing course that is underperforming?expand_more

Yes — this is one of our most common engagements. We audit the existing programme, identify structural weaknesses, and redesign the architecture. In most cases, the content itself is fine; it is the sequencing, pacing, or assessment placement that needs correction.

Do you work with clients outside Ireland?expand_more

Absolutely. While we are based in Susanamouth, most of our work is conducted remotely. We have collaborated with organisations in the UK, Germany, the United States, and Australia. Time zone differences are managed through asynchronous documentation and scheduled calls.