Welcome to Media Learning Systems. Our work is designed to do more than deliver content. We help organizations solve real training problems and see tangible results, including:
We don’t just build courses; We design learning solutions that support performance, improve learning transfer, and achieve maximum ROI.
As Toronto’s authorized Articulate development company, Media Learning Systems delivers AI-powered, custom eLearning designed to achieve measurable learning outcomes. Using the full Articulate 360 suite, we create immersive, device-optimized courses that pair refined visual design with rigorous AODA and WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliance. Grounded in proven instructional design, our solutions are cost-effective, highly engaging, and fully localizable for multilingual workforces. Whether modernizing legacy training or building new programs from the ground up, we ensure every learning experience is inclusive, technically seamless, and built to enterprise-grade accessibility standards.
Media Learning Systems delivers end-to-end multilingual curriculum development and instructional design for high-impact eLearning. Whether developing new programs, conducting subject matter expert (SME) interviews, or adapting existing PowerPoint and Word content, our team of content writers, technical editors, and accessibility specialists ensures every course is pedagogically sound and fully accessible. We provide expert eLearning localization in more than 15 languages—including American Sign Language (ASL)—supported by professional storyboarding and interactive design to drive measurable learning outcomes.
At Media Learning Systems, we elevate learner engagement by blending professional eLearning with strategic “edutainment” through high-impact, AI-powered multimedia production. Our capabilities include sophisticated animations using Animaker and Powtoon, lifelike AI talking-head digital assistants with supporting B-roll created with Synthesia, and professionally produced video integrated seamlessly into Articulate-based courses. From complex branching scenarios for corporate training to premium explainer videos for research, academic, and commercial audiences, we manage the full production lifecycle—from scripting and storyboarding to on-site video capture and advanced digital media enhancement.
There are many exceptional eLearning companies out there, so what makes Media Learning Systems stand apart from the competition? Here are four reasons:
With 30 years of proven success and more than 300,000 learners engaged through our 200+ launched courses, Media Learning Systems knows how to transform your content into effective, high-impact eLearning.
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Have you experienced sticker shock from an eLearning development quote or unexpected final invoice? At Media Learning Systems, we prove that custom eLearning does not have to come with enterprise-level pricing.
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Media Learning Systems is proud to be Canada’s ONLY online learning company led by a founder and CEO with a PhD in eLearning, specializing in Adult Learning Theory and backed by 30 years of hands-on industry experience.
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Need one missing part to be developed in your eLearning project? Or do you need us to do everything? Go ahead and choose to use any of the services we provide.
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Established in 1996, Media Learning Systems (MLS) has grown from a university-based initiative into one of Canada’s leading providers of custom eLearning solutions for corporate, government, and non-profit organizations. Besides our core team of five full-time employees, MLS is supported by a multidisciplinary Canadian network of designers, developers, and subject-matter experts who collaborate to deliver high-quality digital learning at scale. But at the centre of the company is our CEO, Dr. Jonathan Ross.
Since founding MLS in 1996, Dr. Jon has been a driving force in the evolution of Canada’s digital learning landscape. He holds a PhD in Educational Technology from the University of Calgary, a credential that informs his data-driven approach to digital transformation.
With over 12 years of experience as a sessional instructor of Adult Learning Theory at Mount Royal University and 30 years as CEO, he possesses a rare ability to bridge the gap between academic rigor and the fast-paced requirements of running a cutting-edge, modern business in the heart of Toronto.
Since founding MLS in 1996, Dr. Jon has been a driving force in the evolution of Canada’s digital learning landscape. He holds a PhD in Educational Technology and Adult Learning Theory from the University of Calgary, a credential that informs his data-driven approach to digital learning transformation. With over 12 years of experience as a sessional instructor of Adult Learning Theory at Mount Royal University and 30 years as CEO, he possesses a rare ability to bridge the gap between academic rigor and the fast-paced requirements of modern business. Since the start, his mission has remained consistent: transforming complex subject matter into clear, accessible, and highly engaging online learning environments.
The cornerstone of the MLS methodology is rooted in Dr. Jon's doctoral research and published work, which introduced a guiding principle that was groundbreaking in the 1990s and remains vital today: effective online learning must first reach the learner regardless of cognitive style or ability before it can truly teach that learner.
This philosophy recognizes that for learning to occur, designers must first remove barriers and also spark engagement. By meticulously accommodating diverse learning styles, personality preferences, and varying levels of subject matter expertise, Dr. Jon ensures that every project—from interactive branching simulations to multimedia-rich courseware—is inclusive, accessible and engaging. In an era of content "overload", this approach prioritizes cognitive ease-of-use and AODA & WCAG 2.2 Level AA Compliance, ensuring that every learner, regardless of their background or ability, can successfully navigate and master the material.
Under Dr. Jon’s strategic leadership, Media Learning Systems has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible in instructional design. His commitment to deep, applied learning has earned MLS 12 prestigious awards for eLearning excellence and the long-term trust of organizations ranging from small non-profits to global enterprises.
By moving beyond simple "page-turning" slides and focusing on immersive, simulation-based learning, Dr. Jon helps organizations bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical workplace application. His work does more than just deliver information; it drives real-world performance outcomes, enhances on-the-job effectiveness, and provides a measurable return on investment for his clients. As a visionary in the field, Dr. Jon continues to advocate for the advancement of the eLearning profession, ensuring that MLS remains at the forefront of educational innovation.
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