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A Day in the Life of an Instructional Designer: 5 Day Bootcamp
Step into the role of an instructional designer, no experience required!
In just 5 days, you’ll go from “can I really do this?” to creating real portfolio assets that showcase your potential and give you a true feel for this in-demand career.
What's Bootcamp All About?
If you’ve ever wondered what instructional designers actually do each day, this bootcamp is your inside look.
Over 5 days, you’ll explore the core skills, tools, and creative processes of instructional design. The best part? You’ll immediately apply what you learn to create portfolio-ready projects.
Each day includes:
✅ A focused lesson to build your understanding
✅ Hands-on application exercises to bring learning to life
✅ Reviewed work samples from other aspiring IDs to guide your design choices
You’ll finish with four completed portfolio assets that demonstrate your new skills and set you apart as you explore this career path.
What You'll Walk Away With
Each day is designed to help you think, create, and grow like a real instructional designer. By the end of the bootcamp you'll have:
A clear understanding of what instructional designers really do
Hands-on experience applying ID principles
Portfolio assets you can showcase with confidence
The motivation to keep growing your skills
You don’t need any experience, just curiosity and a willingness to dive in.
Your Daily Course Companion
Each day comes with a Course Companion packed with:
✔ Extra tips and insights to deepen your learning
✔ Work samples from other aspiring instructional designers
✔ AI Prompts to help you brainstorm, write, and design faster
It’s your behind-the-scenes guide to learning like a pro and creating assets you’ll actually be proud to share.
In this comprehensive 3-hour on-demand* workshop, you'll dive headfirst into the world of freelancing as an instructional designer.
You'll start by exploring the Freelance Opportunity, where you'll uncover the dynamics of the gig economy. Then, you'll delve into the nuanced pros and cons that come with this flexible career path, supported by compelling statistics to inform your decision-making.
Your learning journey continues as the focus shifts to the essential aspects of Marketing and Networking in the freelance instructional design realm. You'll gain the strategies and tools needed to effectively promote your skills and build valuable professional connections that can open doors to exciting opportunities.
Next, you'll explore the process of Landing Contract ID gigs. You'll discover how to showcase your expertise on Upwork, learn the art of crafting winning proposals that stand out from the competition, and understand how to price your work competitively to maximize your earning potential.
But that's not all – you'll also prepare you for the real-world challenges that freelance instructional designers often face. You'll explore common hurdles like non-payment and unfavorable reviews, providing you with practical solutions and strategies to confidently overcome them.
Finally, the on-demand workshop will wrap up by empowering you with the knowledge and tools you need to successfully work from anywhere. Our goal is to set you up for long-term success in the freelance world, giving you the freedom to shape your career on your terms.
Join us in this transformative Freelancing Workshop, where you'll gain the expertise and insights to thrive as a freelance instructional designer in today's dynamic job market.
*This on-demand workshop is recording of a live workshop.
Who This is For
🎯 Career Changers exploring instructional design as a new path
🧠 Educators, trainers, or content creators ready to pivot into learning design
🚀 Anyone who loves learning and wants to create courses
Start Practicing Real Instructional Design Skills
This is your opportunity to try on the role of an instructional designer and create real work you can show off.
Join the 5 Day Bootcamp and start creating your portfolio today.
Featured Courses
Build the skills and portfolio you need to launch or grow your instructional design career. Learn to design, develop, and deliver impactful learning solutions.
Create a portfolio, resume, & LinkedIn profile that gets you noticed when you apply for ID jobs. Get practice answering real instructional design interview questions to build your confidence!
Learn easy methods to keep tasks organized, hit your deadlines, and finish what you start, whether you are working, volunteering, or managing life at home.
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