Hands-on courses, coaching, books, and free resources to help you build real skills and take your instructional design career to the next level.
Sound Familiar?
AI isn't just changing how instructional designers work. It's changing what makes them valuable. As AI takes on more of the heavy lifting, your ability to think critically, solve problems, and make smart design decisions matters more than ever.
The technical barriers to creating eLearning are disappearing. Knowing how to use an authoring tool is no longer enough to set you apart. What matters is your ability to design meaningful learning experiences that solve real problems and improve performance.
The instructional design job market is competitive, and adding another tool to your résumé isn't enough to set yourself apart. Employers want to see what you can actually do, how you think, and the value you can bring to their organization.
There's no shortage of tutorials, courses, and advice about instructional design. But watching someone else do something doesn't mean you can do it yourself. Real skills come from applying what you've learned, practicing, experimenting, and getting meaningful feedback.
But here's the good news…
Instructional designers who focus on real, demonstrable skills will win the next decade of this profession.
Our Approach
Inside The eLearning Designer's Academy, we give you a clear path, built around the skills employers actually hire for.
Master the real work of instructional design and eLearning development.
Put those skills into practice with project-based work and expert feedback, so you have proof of what you can do.
Land the role, earn the promotion, or win the client, with a community of professionals who want to champion your success.
Learn Your Own Way
Whether you're looking to learn at your own pace or with support and feedback from an industry pro, we have hands-on training to fit your goals.
One-on-One Coaching
Work directly with Tim Slade to get feedback on your projects, map out your next career move, and build a plan that fits exactly where you are right now.
The Instructional Design Handbook
The Instructional Design Handbook breaks down how this work actually gets done, helping you move beyond theory, make better design decisions, and build the practical skills needed to create learning that actually makes a difference.
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