About ElevateIDT
Instructional design and digital learning — grounded in science, built for people
About Elevate IDT
ElevateIDT is a global instructional design and digital learning consultancy helping organisations transform how people learn at work. We specialise in designing learning experiences that go beyond information delivery — creating purposeful, engaging learning that drives genuine behaviour change, skill development, and measurable impact.
ElevateIDT was founded by Carren Beukes, an Instructional Design and Digital Learning Consultant whose work sits at the intersection of learning science, human-centred design, and real-world application. With a Master of Science in Digital Education, a MicroMasters in Instructional Design & Technology, and a Certificate in Higher Education Teaching from Harvard, Carren brings both academic rigour and practical expertise to every project.
Her background spans classroom teaching, instructional design consulting, academic research, and corporate learning environments — giving ElevateIDT a grounded, holistic perspective on how people learn, work, and change.
Learning is a journey, not a destination — and well-designed digital learning has the power to unlock growth anytime, anywhere.
Carren Beukes - Elevate IDT Founder, Learning Architect, Instructional Designer, Capability & Learning Consultant
We partner with organisations worldwide to simplify complexity, design inclusive learning experiences, and align learning with strategic goals. Every solution is built with learning effectiveness and measurable ROI in mind.
Our Approach
We don't start with tools or platforms — we start with people, context, and purpose. Every learning experience ElevateIDT designs is shaped by evidence-based instructional design and educational psychology, while remaining practical, accessible, and aligned to the realities of the organisations we work with.
Our process is collaborative and outcomes-driven. We work closely with stakeholders to design learning that is relevant, owned, and built to last — with clear measurement of learning effectiveness and ROI built in from the start.
Every ElevateIDT Learning Solution Is:
Aligned to clear learning or performance goals
Grounded in learning science and research-informed design
Designed with real-world constraints and learner contexts in mind
Focused on usability, accessibility, and genuine engagement
Because effective learning isn't about more content — it's about learning that works
Our Design Principles
Human-centred
respectful of learners' time, context, and needs
Inclusive & accessible
designed for diverse backgrounds, abilities, and global audiences
Purpose-driven
learning with a clear reason, outcome, and application
Practical
designed for real-world use, not just completion
Learning & Teaching Philosophy
At ElevateIDT, we believe meaningful learning happens when people feel supported, respected, and appropriately challenged. This philosophy shapes every decision we make — from how we structure a learning journey to the activities we design and the assessments we build.
We Believe Effective Learning Should Be:
Active & Reflective
enabling learners to engage, practice, and transfer skills into real-world contexts
Supported by Feedback
recognizing that feedback is essential for growth, confidence, and continuous improvement
Technology-Enabled
using digital tools purposefully to support learning outcomes, not to distract from them
Inclusive by Design
ensuring learning works for diverse backgrounds, abilities, and global audiences
Grounded in education, psychology, and digital learning, ElevateIDT designs experiences that balance academic rigour with human-centred design. The result is learning that is intellectually sound, practical to apply, and genuinely impactful — for learners, teams, and organisations.
Credentials & Recognition
ElevateIDT's work is underpinned by strong academic and professional credentials. Every learning solution we design is grounded in globally recognised learning science, educational psychology, and instructional design best practice.
Education
Professional Recognition
MSc in Digital Education
Postgraduate research degree specialising in digital learning environments, learning technology, and online pedagogy
MicroMasters — Instructional Design & Technology
Graduate-level certificate in instructional design, eLearning development, and digital learning strategy
Certificate in Higher Education Teaching
Harvard University — professional development in evidence-based higher education pedagogy
Honours Degree — Educational Psychology
Undergraduate honours specialisation in learning, behaviour, and human development
Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Qualified teacher training with a foundation in curriculum design and learner-centred pedagogy
Fellow — Learning & Performance Institute (UK)
International fellowship recognising excellence and contribution to the learning and performance profession
Fellow — Management & Strategy Institute (US)
Professional fellowship in management and organisational strategy
Registered Teacher — South Africa & New Zealand
Dual-country teacher registration, reflecting international teaching credibility and standards compliance
Member — The Learning Guild (US)
Active membership in a global community of learning design and L&D professionals
These credentials position ElevateIDT as a globally credible instructional design and learning experience design consultancy — trusted to deliver learning that drives meaningful outcomes and measurable impact.