Put your skills into practice and get expert coaching and personalized feedback directly from Tim Slade and his team of industry experts.
With unlimited access to all of our on-demand online course content + future updates, you'll be able to learn when and where it works for you, at your own pace.
With our real-world case studies, practice activities, and ready-to-use templates, you'll learn how to design learning solutions that engage learners and get results.
Elevate your learning experience with a printed edition of our top-selling book, included as part of your enrollment.
To show off your new skills, you'll design your own unique sample project from beginning to end in Articulate Storyline, with expert guidance and feedback from Tim Slade and his team of industry experts.
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Stand out from the crowd and let people see what makes you special with a portfolio that showcases your talents, abilities, and interests as a learning professional.
Whatever your goals, struggles or roadblocks, you'll get to work directly with Tim Slade and his team of industry experts to review your work, answer your questions, and feel supported every step of the way.
Join Tim Slade, your fellow students, and other industry experts each week to workshop your ideas, get answers to your questions, and grow your network.
From mock interviews to Articulate Storyline how-to's, our weekly live session will help you improve your skills and accelerate your success.
Learning professionals from all over the world are taking their skills and careers to the next level. Here are some of their stories:
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“As a new instructional designer, I was looking for a program that offered advice, support, and constant feedback. I found all I was looking for and more inside the Hands-On Cohort & Coaching Program. Tim has thought of every single detail that can help you grow and improve as an instructional designer and eLearning developer. The online courses and weekly live sessions were a major support for me. I was able to share my experience, ask questions, get feedback, and think of different solutions with my fellow cohort students.”
“Tim creates a transparent, empathetic, and generative learning environment—one that allows you to build instructional design skills and receive generous support. Both my peers and Tim provided constructive feedback as I worked to build my skills and portfolio. Their support helped me build confidence as I went through the intimidating process of transitioning into corporate learning and development. The community support, Tim's expert guidance, and 1:1 coaching are all why I was successful and why I'd recommend this program to anyone looking to get into instructional design or eLearning.”
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“This cohort program is an incredible experience for anyone looking to enter the field of instructional design. As a transitioning teacher who was also enrolled in a university-level certificate, I found that Tim's hands-on cohort and coaching program offers the most useful and practical learning experiences which actually transfer to real-world work expectations of IDs. I highly recommend joining the eLearning Designer’s Academy because you will build relevant ID skills and be a part of a learning community that is truly supportive of your professional endeavors.”
“Tim Slade's Hands-On Cohort and Coaching Program is transforming my career. Not only has he created a solid curriculum with high quality videos, templates, and live sessions, he's also attracted a vibrant community of like-minded people all eager to support each other. The best part is having direct access to Tim himself. His advice alone is worth the investment. If you're ready for a change, join the program, do the work, and see the results for yourself.”
“The cohort program deepened my understanding of instructional design. Before participating in this program, I felt like I was piecing together a puzzle on my own. Tim's structured format helped me put all the pieces together and gave me the confidence I needed to speak intelligently about my instructional design process during interviews. Thanks to The eLearning Designer’s Academy, I finally achieved my goal of finding a career in the learning and development space and feel prepared to take on my new role.”
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“The Hands-On Cohort & Coaching Program gave me the confidence and skills I needed to pursue my passions in this industry. If you are looking for a program that provides great lessons and practice projects and an outstanding community to collaborate and bounce feedback on, this is the program for you. I gained so much confidence talking to others that are in similar positions like myself, as well as gaining valuable feedback from IDs on how to best prepare myself for my future career.”
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“Before enrolling in Tim’s Hands-On Cohort & Coaching Program, I had no idea what I needed to know or do to start my instructional designer career. Tim helped me gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to build my portfolio and grow my career. Tim is the expert in this field, and I would highly recommend this program to anyone trying to break into the world of eLearning or instructional design.”
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“I would recommend The eLearning Designer's Academy to anyone who feels passionate about becoming an eLearning designer or an instructional designer but doesn't know where to get started or how to build their confidence. With Tim’s program you get so much more from it than you even know. I came out feeling extremely confident about myself and my skills as an instructional designer and eLearning developer.”
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“The eLearning Designer’s Academy gave me everything I needed to build my skills and land an amazing job as a learning designer. Tim is caring, encouraging, and empathetic, and has built an incredible program of supportive and kind peers that helped me during my journey. I 100% recommend his Hands-On Cohort & Coaching Program to anyone who is looking to have some hands-on experience and hone their skills in the field.”
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“This cohort program is unique because you not only get lifetime access to course content and the community but direct feedback and one-on-one coaching sessions with Tim. It has proven to be an invaluable resource and provided the skills I needed to transition into a better role. I highly recommend Tim’s program for anyone who wants to learn the basics of instructional design and how to use Articulate 360 from an exceptional human being.”
Inside our hands-on cohort program, you won't be working with just anyone. Instead, you'll be working directly with Tim and his team of industry experts to build your skills, review your work, and achieve your goals.
Learn More About TimWe offer multiple payment options to help you make the cost of enrollment fit your budget. You can choose to split the cost into multiple, interest-free payments or make a one-time payment and save $1,000.
Due to the high demand for the program, we use an application and waitlist process to carefully evaluate the expectations and goals of each student. Our goal with this process is to make sure our program is the right fit for you and that you’re a right fit for the program.
The application and enrollment process involves three steps:
The cohort opens for enrollment several times per year. Once you enroll, you’ll be onboarded to the program, and you’ll be able to jump in and start learning right away.
You can see the next upcoming enrollment and cohort start date by starting the application.
Rather than confusing pricing tiers and payment plans you see with other programs that cost you upwards of $9,000+ or lock you into 2+ years of monthly payments, our pricing model is simple.
With our Hands-On Cohort & Coaching Program, we offer two payment options:
Regardless of which option you choose, you get the same access, benefits, and features, including:
The price of our program reflects the quality and quantity of the course content, along with the personalized feedback and support directly from Tim Slade and his team of industry experts. And, of course, if you happen to be a current or former teacher/educator, let us know, and you can save an additional $200 off either payment option.
While there are many different programs, bootcamps, masterclasses, and academies for you to choose from, our program is different in three main ways:
Nope! We strongly believe that promises, suggestions, or claims of guaranteed job placement and earning potential are not only unethical but borderline illegal. Any program or person making claims of 100% or guaranteed job placement, six-figure salaries, or financial freedom has likely never worked in this industry to begin with and is providing false statistics.
Guarantees of job placement or earning potential suggest that we can control all the variables in your career success, and we can’t do that. So, if it sounds too good to be true, that’s because it is!
Our promise and guarantee is to support you at every step and stage of your skills and career journey. As long as you show up, do the work, and take our feedback, we’ll be there to support you along the way!
This is the same approach we’ve used to help over 1,000 students build their skills, grow their careers, and increase their confidence. And you don’t have to take our word for it! Check out our collection of student stories to learn how our program has helped folks like you achieve their goals.
Once you’re enrolled, you’ll have ongoing and lifetime access to all of the on-demand course content (plus future updates), along with our ongoing weekly live sessions.
Our program offers six months of one-on-one coaching, feedback, and guidance. As you work through the program assignments, you’ll receive as many rounds of feedback as needed to make sure you feel good about your work.
As for one-on-one coaching, you can schedule up to four private sessions to work through your goals, build your portfolio, update your resume, or anything else you’d like.
At the very minimum, you’ll need a computer with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint (or similar programs) installed. You’ll also need the most current versions of Articulate Storyline 360.
If you’re not ready to invest in Articulate Storyline, you can participate by signing up for a trial version of Articulate 360. Please refer to Articulate 360’s system requirements to make sure your computer will be compatible.
Beyond this, you may decide to use other programs like Adobe Illustrator, Vyond, Camtasia, Canva, and other programs or services in the creation of your sample project and portfolio.
No worries! Our students are located all over the world, and many are juggling busy lives and schedules. Our live sessions take place multiple times per week, at varying times, to accommodate students in different time zones.
And don’t worry if you can’t make it; each session is recorded, and you can submit your questions ahead of time and watch it on your own time.
Also, the live sessions are ongoing and open to any past, present, or future cohort students. That means you’ll be welcome to continue attending the live sessions as often as you’d like, even after you’ve completed the program.
Not a problem! We offer a 7-day money-back guarantee—no questions asked. If the program isn’t right for you, let us know within seven days of your enrollment date, and we’ll issue a refund. It’s that simple!
All you really need is basic computer knowledge. This program is specifically designed to help new instructional designers and eLearning developers build their skills and confidence from the ground up.
We’ve designed our program to be flexible enough to fit your schedule. Because you get lifetime access to all of the course content, including the ongoing live sessions, you are free to move at any pace that works for you. However, most students commit about 5 – 8 hours per week.
That’s really up to you! Because you get lifetime access to all of the course content and are encouraged to move at your own pace, you can complete the program in your own time. However, most students spend 6 - 9 months actively participating in the program.
