Build Real Instructional Design Skills.
Finish with work you’re proud of.
IDOL Bootcamp is your guided pathway to learning instructional design - through hands-on practice, AI integration training, software courses and expert-supported feedback.
Over 8–12 weeks, you’ll learn how to design learning that works and complete a polished instructional design project you can use to demonstrate your skills.
✦ No prerequisites.
✦ No confusion.
✦ No aimless self-study.
Just a structured process, clear guidance, and a community
that won’t let you get stuck.
Skills-Focused Training
IDOL Bootcamp gives you a structured, guided pathway to learn modern L&D tools, design workflows, and real instructional design practices—so you can strengthen your skill set while managing your full-time commitments.
Industry-Aligned Curriculum
Our curriculum reflects current learning-design standards and includes hands-on practice with widely used authoring tools, multimedia techniques, and AI-integrated workflows. You receive a professional Certificate of Completion recognizing your training.
Real Project Experience
You’ll complete one portfolio-ready instructional design project using our Smart Review System and community feedback. This gives you a tangible example of your abilities—your design thinking, your tech skills, and the quality of your work.
FIND IDOL FEATURED IN:
Instructional Design is a complex discipline.Â
What conflict have you faced trying to make your way into the industry?
This program helps you strengthen your design, tech, and eLearning abilities using the same tools L&D teams use across corporate, nonprofit, and higher-ed organizations.
IDOL Bootcamp is the Professional Development for the Future of Learning & Design
 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:Â
Develop the skills modern Instructional Designers use every day
Across 8–12 weeks of guided learning, you’ll practice:
✦ Instructional design fundamentals
✦ Learning theory applied to real projects
✦ Scriptwriting, storyboarding, and building learning assets
✦ eLearning authoring tools
✦ Multimedia & visual design basics
✦ AI tools for instructional design (including IDOLai)
✦ Real-world workflows used by L&D teams
✦ Project planning, feedback cycles, and revision techniques
This program is self-paced with structure—so you always know what to do next,
but you still have flexibility.
 WHAT YOU’LL CREATE:Â
Finish with a Portfolio-Ready Instructional Design Project
Your Bootcamp experience centers around building something real.
You’ll complete one polished instructional design project that demonstrates your:
✦ design thinking
✦ technical ability
✦ planning and industry communication skills
✦ understanding of learning principles
✦ ability to produce high-quality learning assets
You’ll use our Smart Review System + community feedback to refine your work until it meets the standards taught in the program.
Everything You Need to Learn, Practice, and Build
All In One Place
NEW in 2025
Our new AI-powered learning design course is included in IDOL Bootcamp (value $800). Learn how to leverage AI as your creative partner in course development, through building Custom GPTs and perfect prompt formulas.
Private Community
You’ll never feel stuck or alone. Forge connections with like-minded learners while receiving support, encouragement, and feedback on your work.
Immersive Curriculum
Dive deep into a comprehensive curriculum that marries your passion with real-world applications. Say goodbye to theory dumps and hello to practical play.
Weekly Group Support Sessions
Live meetings held by Dr. Robin Sargent or another one of our L&D professionals that provide space to ask questions, get clarity, stay on track.
Smart Review System
AI + structured feedback workflow that gives you instant feedback so you can make improvements to your projects at your own pace.
Practical Experience
We’ve baked practical experience into our curriculum. So you can graduate with the job experience you need to stand out as a top candidate for the opportunities you’re after.
6 Months of Access
Guided pathway + full curriculum + templates + resource library. We give 6 months of access to our 8-12 week development program, so you have space to be flexible with your learning.
Build a Portfolio You're Proud of
Create a robust portfolio during your time here—one that truly flexes your creative and strategic muscle. It’s no secret; your work won’t just open doors; it’ll make them swing wide.
Optional Software Licenses
Access industry authoring tools (iSpring, ELB's Studio, We Are Learning and Canva) for just $44/month (valued at $7,500). You can keep these licenses after Bootcamp if you choose.
2,000+ graduates have already used IDOL Academy to turn career dreams into work realities.
If they can do it, so can you!
Rachel doubled her income and only works part-time.
“I interviewed with three companies within a few weeks of applying to no more than 30 jobs (easy clickable applications on LinkedIn). I was offered a contract position for 30-35 hours per week through the end of the year. Even though it's not full-time, I doubled my income. I'm so thankful to IDOL, Dr. Robin, and other learners who helped teach me new skills and build my confidence to move forward as an ID."
Marilyn can’t believe she’s working for Google.
"I'm beyond excited about starting my new role at Google through a contractor! I truly owe it to IDOL - the community, the courses, the opportunities. It was a long journey: I started with the Do It Messy challenge, got a volunteer client, volunteered for Rumie Learn, landed a contract through IDOL, and finally this job offer. Put in the time and effort and you'll make it!"
Lynda is self-employed with a steady base of clients.
"When I started IDOL, I was working as an ID, but looking to update my skills to grow and move into other areas. I considered working freelance, but I didn't really know how to make the move and frankly, I was a bit scared to take that leap. After finishing IDOL I started seriously thinking about going the freelance route. I currently have six clients and am loving the variety and the challenges. It was IDOL that helped me rediscover my passion for instructional design and find the courage to pursue something new.”
Sharon shocked herself by landing her dream job at IKEA.
“I put all my new assets in my portfolio, finished up my Linked In, and saw that IKEA was hiring learning developers. I did two rounds of interviews with two departments. I got the job! There is NO WAY I could have gotten this role without IDOL. I had a community to look over my portfolio, give feedback on my assets, give me advice for applications, and even do practice interviews with me. I cannot say enough good things about IDOL!"
Here's What Our Alumni Have to Say:
“IDOL Academy was a really great experience! It is a comprehensive and supportive learning opportunity that provided everything you would ever want: low cost, high return on investment, networking, encouragement, comprehensive knowledge and much more!”Â
“It took less than 6 months to transition from teacher into finance as an ID. Higher pay, remote position, bankers hours, nothing but net. All thanks to IDOL Academy!”Â
"It's an amazing program that gave me the confidence and skills to land my dream job. I was working just to make ends meet. Now I love what I do and I can't wait to get started everyday. Thanks IDOL Academy for helping change my career and my life."
OUR GUARANTEE
The Skill Mastery GuaranteeÂ
If you participate in IDOL Bootcamp, complete the assignments, and use the support available, we guarantee you’ll finish at least one polished instructional design project during your 6 months of access.
If you get stuck, fall behind, or feel unsure, we’ll guide you step-by-step—through group support, AI reviews, and community feedback—until your project meets the standards taught in the program.
We don’t promise careers.
We promise clarity, structure, and skill development.
And we don’t quit on learners who show up.
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