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About Allen Interactions
Allen Interactions is a passionate, dedicated, and diverse team of learning specialists driven by a shared goal: to create Meaningful, Memorable, and Motivational learning experiences. For over three decades, we’ve partnered with organizations worldwide—ranging from global enterprises to specialized industries—to empower employees with training that directly impacts performance and results.
“When it’s time to perform, it’s too late to practice.”
– Dr. Michael Allen
What We Do
What We Do
We transform training into interactive, engaging programs that produce unbeatable results. By combining technology, creativity, and proven learning science, we ensure each course is tailored to real-world performance goals and support your business outcomes.
How We Do It
How We Do It
Our approach begins with listening—we collaborate closely with clients to understand their challenges, culture, and objectives. We then apply CCAF and SAM to design authentic experiences where learners practice skills in realistic contexts, experiment with solutions in safe environments, learn from mistakes without risk, and receive immediate, targeted feedback. This results in meaningful skills enhancement, behavior change, and higher retention.
When We Work to Meet Your Needs
When We Work to Meet Your Needs
We work on your schedule, creating solutions that your employees can access anytime and anywhere on devices of their choosing. Our flexible design accommodates diverse work environments, time zones, and personal learning styles, making it easier to fit training into busy schedules.
Where We Work
Where We Work
With a global reach, Allen Interactions supports clients worldwide—online, on-site, or through blended approaches. Wherever your teams are located, we’re ready to help.
“If you think training is expensive, try ignorance.”
Peter Drucker (Management Consultant and Author)
Why We Are Devoted to Perfecting Performance
Why We Are Devoted to Perfecting Performance
We believe in removing the limitations of traditional methods and harnessing new technologies to unlock each learner’s potential. Whether it’s gamification, virtual reality, or interactive simulations, our passion is to keep learning relevant, impactful, and—above all—supportive of your goals and objectives. By continually pushing the boundaries of instructional design, we help organizations cultivate a workforce that’s confident, knowledgeable, and ready to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving world—all on their schedule and in their learning style.
Dr. Michael Allen
Our CEO, Michael W. Allen, PhD, has been a pioneer in the e-learning industry since 1970. His groundbreaking work focuses on cognitive interactivity, immersive design, and innovative training methods that truly engage learners. He developed the foundational design models we use at Allen Interactions, including the CCAF (Context, Challenge, Activity, Feedback) framework and the SAM (Successive Approximation Model) process. Dr. Allen is also a prolific author—he’s written or edited nine books on effective e-learning, including Michael Allen’s Guide to e-Learning—and has received notable honors such as the Ellis Island Humanitarian Award, the Association for Talent Development (ATD) Award for Distinguished Contribution to Workplace Learning and Performance, and recognition as a Guild Master by The Learning Guild.
Founded: 1993
Years of Experience: 30+ years and counting
Core Methodologies: CCAF, SAM
Select Awards:
- Ellis Island Humanitarian Award (Dr. Allen)
- ATD Award for Distinguished Contribution to Workplace Learning and Performance
- The Learning Guild’s Guild Master
Presentations & Workshops: Conducted hundreds of sessions globally for ATD, The Learning Guild, Training Magazine, and more
Global Reach: Served clients across North America, Europe, and Asia