About The DLS Method™
The DLS Method™
An interdisciplinary approach to designing, building and launching full-scale learning businesses and the systems that support them
A course is just the beginning.
The DLS Method™ is a strategic framework for designing complete learning systems where people, processes, programs, and platforms work together intentionally. Rather than treating training as a one‑off project, this approach helps L&D professionals think in terms of ecosystems: how learning is designed, delivered, supported, and sustained over time.
Used across internal training teams, consulting practices, and education‑based businesses, The DLS Method™ provides a structured way to align learning with real‑world outcomes so training becomes a strategic asset, not just a checkbox.
A system like no other
The DLS Method™
An interdisciplinary method of designing, developing and delivering training will help you eliminate frustration when creating courses, reduce friction with clients or internal stakeholders, raise awareness about the importance of integrated learning solutions, and create new opportunities for your growth as an educator, leader and big thinker.
The four pillars of success
In a modern learning business, success isn’t just about great content, it’s about how everything works together. The DLS Method™ helps you align the four core pillars of learning success:
Pillar 1: People
Learners, facilitators, admin, funders, partner organizations and more: an effective learning solution considers the needs of everyone involved at every step of the process.
Pillar 2: Processes
Understanding how people interact with, deliver and understand learning solutions means thinking bigger than just a course: it means thinking about how to support that course.
Pillar 3: Programs
Training development shouldn’t happen in a silo: understanding and using a variety of design and development techniques means richer, more meaningful learning solutions.
Pillar 4: Platforms
Creating a course is just the beginning: it needs foundations on which to succeed, including ensuring a smooth launch, follow-up, maintenance and ongoing support options.
The real power is in the connected pieces
While the four pillars form the foundation of The DLS Method™, and the practices used every day by Deveaux Learning Solutions, it’s the connection between them that makes this method so effective. When you consider people, you’re not just thinking about learners. You’re also thinking about who’s responsible for what, and how they work together. Processes don’t just streamline workflows. They shape how projects evolve and stay sustainable over time. Programs are the core of any learning solution, and with the right systems in place, they can reach new heights easier.
Platforms aren’t just about technology. They’re the key to making everything run smoothly behind the scenes. Understanding how each element contributes, how they support one another, and how they come together to form a complete, scalable learning solution means your L&D business is one that grows with you, your learners, and your organization.
Consider learning from every angle
From patchwork to possibility
A sustainable learning solution is built on great content and it’s powered by an integrated system that brings your entire learning environment to life. When your course, systems, and strategy work in harmony, learning becomes more than effective. It becomes transformative. That’s the standard we set with The DLS Method™. Whether you’re building for your team or delivering to clients, creating complete, scalable solutions that deliver results is what matters. Raise the bar for what’s possible in education and training.
Here’s what becomes possible when you apply The DLS Method™:
Eliminate guesswork
Lead every project with a clear, repeatable framework. Make confident decisions and deliver with purpose, from concept to completion.
Reduce time waste
Aligned systems create efficient workflows. You’ll save time, reduce friction, and streamline delivery without ever compromising quality.
Raise your credibility
Step into the role of a strategic learning partner. The DLS Method™ gives you the tools and perspective to lead, advise, and deliver at a professional level.
Create learning at scale
Design and deliver solutions that grow with you. Whether it’s onboarding, certifications, or evergreen courses, you’ll be ready to build with clarity and confidence.
The DLS Method™ can help you grow your L&D business if…
Elevate how you lead learning in your business with a proven system and a strategic partner who sees the whole picture.
Here’s how that’s possible:
A practical approach
You’ll walk away with real systems, not just theory, along with ready-to-use tools and strategies you can immediately apply to your programs, platforms, and teams.
The DLS Method™ is flexible
The DLS Method™ adapts to your environment, whether you’re serving clients as a consultant, building internal programs, or designing for large-scale delivery.
The systems grow with you
You’re not just building one course. You’re building a complete learning infrastructure that evolves with your organization or business.
The process empowers you
When you apply the method, you think bigger, design smarter, and deliver with confidence to create learning that drives change, not just completion.
Meet The DLS Method™ Creator
Hi, I’m Heather Deveaux, owner of Deveaux Learning Solutions and creator of The DLS Method™. For over 25 years, I’ve been helping organizations, non-profits and entrepreneurs build effective, outcome-driven training that actually works. Today, I support L&D leaders, consultants, and teams in applying proven systems, frameworks, and tools to design complete learning solutions so they can lead more strategic, scalable, and impactful work that raises the standard of our industry from the inside out.
