Market Yourself with With a Resume, Portfolio

Confidently Apply to Instructional Design Roles

With a Resume, Portfolio, and LinkedIn Profile That Represent You at Your Best
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Build Your Portfolio, Resume, & LinkedIn Presence

Get the Tools and Guidance You Need to Show Up Professionally—Without Guesswork

Whether you're brand new to instructional design or transitioning from another field, this course gives you the structure, templates, and clarity to confidently present your skills—on paper, online, and in your portfolio.

What You Can Expect:

This self-paced course is built specifically for aspiring and transitioning instructional designers. No generic advice here—just focused support to help you build the materials that get you noticed.

✅ Short, Easy-to-Follow Video Lessons

Learn what to include, how to format it, and how to position your skills for instructional design roles.

✅ Interactive Workbook

Follow a structured approach with fill-in-the-blank prompts and action steps to guide your progress.

✅ Done-for-You Templates

Professional resume and cover letter templates that save time and help you look polished—even if you’re just getting started.

✅ LinkedIn Profile Support

Step-by-step instructions to help you create a standout and optimized profile that reflects your new path.

✅ Portfolio Guidance

Tips and strategies to build a compelling portfolio, even without client work or formal experience.

✅ Interview Preparation

A focused video lesson and guided workbook prompts to help you practice common questions and prepare for instructional design interviews with confidence.

✅ Lifetime Access

Revisit the content anytime to update your materials, revisit lessons, or apply what you’ve learned to future roles.

Who It’s For

✔️ Aspiring Instructional Designers who want to feel confident applying for roles

✔️ Career Changers looking to translate their experience into the learning and development space

✔️ Early-Career IDs who want to strengthen their resume, profile, and portfolio

Why This Works

Unlike generic job search advice, the Build Your Portfolio, Resume, & LinkedIn Presence course is designed specifically for instructional designers—covering exactly what hiring managers look for in resumes, portfolios, and LinkedIn profiles.

By the end of the course, you’ll have:

✅ A polished resume and cover letter tailored to instructional design roles

✅ A LinkedIn profile that highlights your strengths and draws in opportunities

✅ A portfolio that showcases your skills—even if you’re just starting out

✅ Time-saving templates that remove the guesswork and help you present professionally

✅ Lifetime access so you can revisit and refresh your materials as your career evolves

No more second-guessing. With the right tools and guidance, you’ll feel ready to take the next step in your job search—on your terms.

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Important Note

This course is designed to support your professional development and help you prepare application materials. It is not a certification program and does not guarantee employment. We do not offer placement services.

Shawntay Skjoldager

The Instructional Design Company is a woman-owned, family-led business helping teachers, aspiring instructional designers, and career changers build successful, fulfilling careers in instructional design and learning & development.

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