Our Story
Based outside of Denver, Colorado, Custom Training Innovations is the brainchild of Carol Nelson. With more than two decades of experience as a consultant, leader, training project manager, instructional designer, eLearning developer, trainer, and educator, Carol is known for:
- Providing strategic and tactical direction to organizations who need program or project management support in transformational initiatives
- Designing, developing, and presenting engaging training, eLearning, and educational programs
- Leveraging adult learning theory, Agile processes, the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) methodology, and the SAM (Successive Approximation Model) model
- Directing teams and complex and global training and eLearning initiatives
- Applying adult learning theory when designing learning experiences
- Collaborating with subject matter experts in many different industries
Carol Nelson is a member and past president of the Rocky Mountain chapter and a national member of the Association of Talent Development (ATD). Through ATD, Carol earned the prestigious Certified Professional for Talent Development certificate. This designation indicates she possesses the knowledge and skills to be a top performer in the talent development field. In addition, Carol is also a member of the eLearning Guild.
Carol lives with her husband and a silly terrier rescue named Winston. She is a Midwest transplant and enjoys all that breathtaking Colorado has to offer as often as she can. She is also actively involved with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver and helps fundraise and build an affordable home for a hard-working family each year.
“I had the pleasure of working with Carol on a highly visible and complex project with multiple stakeholders, focused on deep, technical content. Carol´s background in Education, coupled with her personal leadership and project management skills enabled her to work in several capacities – team leader, instructional designer, project manager, stakeholder management – and to contribute quickly. She is personable and takes accountability for her actions and results. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Carol again and I highly recommend her.”
Alan Brewer
Head of Instructional Design and Professional Development
BlackRock
“Carol is an instructional design and project management powerhouse! Further, she invites others into her work; mentoring, teaching and coaching others. Carol’s project management expertise; collaboration with stakeholders, attention to detail, curiosity, and clear communication made a dramatic difference on our team, and ultimately in the success of our work. Carol is a huge asset and she has my highest recommendation.”
Amy Carris
Director, People and Culture Development
Centura Health
“Carol is a very talented individual capable of taking instructional projects from idea to fruition. Her attention to detail and deadline, ability to skillfully manage multiple tasks and perspectives, and her commitment to excellence make her work of the highest standard. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking her skills in instructional development, technical writing, teaching, and instructional project management.”
Tricia Bennett
Director of Global Training
Requisite Technology
“Carol Nelson is an extremely hard working, detail-oriented instructional designer, trainer, and project manager that I have known for over ten years and I can highly recommend her and her work. When I have recommended her to friends in the field, they have thanked me for the recommendation.”
Patti Shank
Founder
Learning Peaks, LLC
“Carol Nelson exemplifies professionalism, integrity and dedication. I appreciate her expertise in instructional design, the thoroughness of her thought process, her attention to detail and her resolve to develop quality training deliverables. Carol Nelson is an exceptional trainer/instructional designer and encourages/challenges/educates me to be better as well. I look forward to working with Carol again.”
Eileen Larance
Manager of Talent Development
Centura Health
