Capture critical expertise before it walks out the door.
Pinyon Learning helps technical and industrial organizations capture expert knowledge and convert it into training programs, job aids, and learning systems.
30+ years instructional design and consulting experience.
Initial conversations are informal and focused on understanding your situation. If it looks like we can help, we’ll outline possible next steps.
The Challenge Many Organizations Face
critical knowledge disappears
new employees struggle
procedures become inconsistent
safety risks increase
rework increases
downtime increases
What we do:
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Knowledge Capture
Capture expertise from experienced employees and convert it into structured training and job aids.
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Technical Training Development
Partner on training strategy and design instructor-led training, e-learning, job aids, and certification programs.
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Training Program Assessment
Evaluate existing training programs and identify improvements.
Why Pinyon
Pinyon Learning is an independent instructional design consultancy led by Kevin Reed, with over 30 years of experience in technical and industrial training.
Deep experience with technical and industrial training
Strong SME collaboration expertise
Practical solutions that work in the field
Example work:
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Knowledge Capture for Power Generation
Captured decades of technician experience for power generation, engine rebuilds, and maintenance to structure and weave into new technical training programs.
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Technical Training Development for Clothing Brand Web Designers
Developed technical training materials for four major clothing brands as part of change management from traditional design to headless content management system.
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Training Program Assessment for Exterior Plane Paint Crews
Evaluated existing training programs for gaps and updated required skills were fully covered. Adapted this training to a new system and repeated the assessment and build for that new system.
How projects begin:
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Consultation
We begin with a conversation focused on understanding your organization, goals, and challenges to determine whether Pinyon Learning is a good fit for your project.
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Define challenge
We work with stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify knowledge gaps, training needs, operational risks, and project priorities.
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Project proposal
You receive a clear project scope outlining objectives, deliverables, timeline, and estimated budget for the proposed work.
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Implementation
We collaborate with your team to develop and deliver practical training materials, knowledge capture resources, and learning solutions tailored to your organization.