Get Ready to Become the top-notch instructional designer every company wants to hire. In record time.
With IDOL Academy, the training program employers ask for.
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Don't miss your chance to join the first and only virtual vocational school for instructional design and eLearning development. IDOL Academy opens enrollment four times a year, so get on the waitlist now to be notified when registration opens. Whether you’re just starting out in this field or looking to level up, IDOL Academy is where you get the tools to build a highly paid, personally fulfilling career as a corporate instructional designer.
Or IDOL for short.
Career accelerator for corporate instructional designers and eLearning developers.
The complete career-building program for corporate instructional designers (IDOLs). Master the design and tech skills companies look for. Build a jaw-dropping portfolio. And gain on-the-job experience working with real organizations. With expert career coaching every step of the way.
“The best career decision I’ve ever made.”
"IDOL Academy gave me the skills, experience, and mentorship that I needed to grow as an instructional designer. I was able to learn key ID concepts, revamp my existing portfolio, develop assets for my portfolio, gain paid experience opportunities, as well as build a stellar resume and LinkedIn profile.
I wouldn't be where I am today without the guidance and support of Dr. Robin Sargent and my peers in the group. I'm forever grateful. Joining the IDOL courses Academy is by far the best career decision I've ever made!"
Amanda McCroskeySr. Instructional Designer Contractor
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In as little as 24 weeks, you’ll master the instructional design skills employers look for, build a jaw-dropping portfolio to prove it, and gain practical experience working with real organizations before ever being hired. Plus, we’ll give you expert career coaching to help you land your dream job or get freelance clients. With a private community of peers and mentors to support you every step of the way.
No degree or experience is required. We’ll teach you everything you need to know.
April saw exponential skill growth and landed her dream job in 6 months.
"IDOL Academy is an outstanding investment in your own personal growth. My skills and abilities grew exponentially in six short months with the experiences provided by the kindest, most encouraging and professional group of mentors and coaches in the Academy! I now have a dream remote instructional designer position working for a nonprofit and lifelong friends made in the Academy."
Flexible & Self-Paced
No due dates?! Designed for flexibility. So you’re never behind. Perfect for busy IDOLs who work full-time.
Thanks to a self-paced learning format and up to 12 months to apply for certification, IDOL Academy gives you the perfect blend of structure and flexibility. So you can make progress toward your career goals while balancing a full-time job, mom or dad duties, and any other responsibilities that can’t wait.
➜ On-demand, Bite-sized Lessons
➜ Tackle training when it suits your schedule, like with your morning coffee, over lunch, or after the kids go to bed.
➜ Small weekly assignments
➜ Put newly acquired skills into practice and take manageable steps toward building your portfolio.
➜ Live Lessons With Expert IDOLS (optional)
➜ Work on skill-reinforcing tasks alongside other cohort students and leverage the expertise of professional IDOLs.
➜ Live Cohort Coaching Sessions (optional)
➜ Get skill-critical questions answered by mentors and coaches weekly. Join live. Or catch the replay.
➜ Personalized Feedback on Project Work
➜ Submit assignments for feedback and get personalized suggestions for strengthening your work.
➜ Open Office Hours (optional)
➜ Book 1-1 time with your mentor (sessions available weekly) for extra support and attention when needed.
Megan hit her goal while working a regular 9-to-5.
“Due to the self-paced accessibility of the content, I was able to participate in the Academy while maintaining a full-time job and when the time came to apply I was offered a position within 7 days of my goal date!”
Software & Tech Tutorials - check!
Finally, stop struggling with the software. We’ll show you how to design attractive and interactive courses. Even if you aren’t techie.
Our technical training lessons show you, step by step, how to use industry-preferred authoring tools and other tech to bring design concepts to life. Better yet, you’ll earn software-specific badges along the way that you can proudly display on your online portfolio or LinkedIn.
Perk alert! Get free licenses to popular design tools, and save yourself $7500+ in software expenses.
Your student status comes with complimentary individual non-commercial and commercial licenses for must-have design tools. Use them for free with personal, non-profit, or paid project work and build your portfolio without breaking the bank.
➜ eLearning authoring with Lectora with the Asset Library (valued at $1,404/year) - non-commercial
➜ VR authoring with CenarioVR (valued at $4,788/year) - non-commercial
➜ Interactive presentations and guides with a Genially library access (valued at $167/year)
➜ 2D animation authoring with Vyond library access (valued at $1,099/year)
➜ Canva Pro account on Canva Campus with built-in IDOL templates (valued at $119.99/year)
Total value: $7,577.99 per year.
Yours for $0 with enrollment.
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