Instructional Design & Tech Accelerator System
Ready to build real ID skills—and finally feel confident about the projects you create for your portfolio?
A comprehensive, hands-on program—designed to accelerate your skills and build a portfolio that gets noticed!
Here’s Everything Included in Your Program:
Included in All Programs
Included in Guided Support
& Coaching Programs ONLY
Lifetime & Instant Access to a comprehensive instructional design curriculum featuring 100+ lessons and 10+ application exercises covering project management, instructional design, instructor-led training, video, and eLearning.
5 Companion Workbooks with 200+ pages of checklists, templates, and "How To" guides.
BONUS: Reusable eLearning & Instructional Design Templates.
BONUS: Access to the Private IDTA Accelerator Community.
40 ATD Education Credits toward two of ATD’s certificate programs! (Check ATD for details).
Weekly Group Coaching Sessions to build your instructional design skills, confidence, network, and job-readiness.
Project Reviews & Unlimited Feedback to grow your skills.
Resume Support to help you present your professional experience effectively.
Portfolio Review & Feedback to showcase your ID strengths with confidence.
VIP All Access Pass provides you with personalized support, access to exclusive content, updates and more.
ASK System provides you access to quick support—no need to wait for the next coaching session!
Incredible Value—Designed for Real Life
We believe instructional design education should be high-quality, flexible, and accessible.
When you're building a new career path, you shouldn't have to choose between affordability and quality. That's why our programs are priced to support real people making real transitions—without compromising on value, depth, or support.
One Program—Two Great Options!
Choose the Option That Fits Your Life and Goals Best!
Take the next step with one of our affordable programs—and build the skills, support, and confidence you need—without the overwhelm, high costs, or time commitment of tranditional options.
6 Month Program
Guided Support & Coaching Experience
$ 1797.00
100+ Video Lessons
Support Hub
Skill Development in the Big 6 Areas of Instructional Design
5 Companion Workbooks + a Get Started Guide and Planner (200+ pages)
10 Reusable Templates (e.g. ID, ILT, eLearning)
Unlimited Work Reviews & Feedback
Unlimited Access to Group Coaching
Private Community with VIP Access
Certificate of Completion
40 ATD Education Credits
You Choose Your Pace
See checkout for payment plan options.
Request a Demo: Instructional Design & Tech Accelerator Program
Curious about a rewarding career in instructional design—where you can keep learning, get creative, and help others? You don’t need to spend years or thousands of dollars on another degree!
Get a full walk-through of our IDTA program and see firsthand the value-packed curriculum, resources, and support you’ll receive.
No pressure, just complete transparency—see for yourself how we can help you fast-track your skill development in instructional design!
What students are saying
"This program is one of the most robust yet fulfilling L&D programs I’ve seen. I learned so much about the industry and about the limitless of my own capabilities. I am grateful for Shawntay and the trainers. If you’re on the fence, I say take the leap, you won't regret it!"
— Shawnice Edge
"If you are wanting to learn Instructional Design, then you should take this course. It will take you from zero knowledge to actually having a portfolio that you can show off. It is organized, precise and thorough. It is well worth the investment. You won’t be disappointed!"
— TC Boyd
"This program has been a godsend as I try to make a big change out of a career in education! The program is broken down into bite-sized chunks so well, and the feedback along the way helps rid you of imposter syndrome. The team is so supportive, and I couldn’t ask for more!"
— Jessica Cole
"I would wholeheartedly recommend the Instructional Design & Tech Accelerator program to anyone who is looking to break into the ID field. After spending 14 years in education, I was ready for a change. Instructional Design fit my skill set and interests."
—Stacy Richardson
The Curriculum
In the Instructional Design & Tech Accelerator Program, you’ll receive LIFETIME ACCESS to a comprehensive, expertly designed curriculum that covers all the essential areas of instructional design. Whether you’re aiming to pivot into this dynamic field or enhance your current skills, our program is designed to help you develop sought after instructional design skills.
INCREDIBLE VALUE WITHOUT THE HUGE PRICE TAG!
Inside the Instructional Design & Tech Accelerator, you'll follow a practical, fast-tracked curriculum designed to help you build real-world instructional design skills—step by step.
L&D Project Management: We set you up for success by equipping you with essential project management skills for learning and development. From day one in the Instructional Design & Tech Accelerator System, you’ll dive into using project management tools, organizing work, collaborating effectively, and communicating project status.
You'll also be prepared to tackle interview questions about managing L&D projects—complete with templates to guide you!
Instructional Design Fundamentals (Theories/Models): Master the fundamentals of instructional design to create high-quality learning experiences for live and eLearning courses. In our ID Essentials stage, you’ll explore key models like ADDIE and SAM, adult learning theory, and strategies to reduce learning loss.
Learn how to collaborate with subject matter experts, define learner needs, write effective learning objectives, and create training needs analysis, design documents, and more.
You'll develop the language and confidence to speak to your experience — templates included!
Instructor-Led Course Development: By the end of this stage, you’ll have applied your instructional design skills to create your first instructor-led training (ILT) solution for your portfolio. You'll also develop a facilitator guide and a participant workbook to enhance engagement.
Each step builds on previous lessons, and we’ll prepare you for interview questions about ILT course creation and support materials — templates included!
eLearning & Video Production (Storyline, Rise, Premiere Pro): This exciting stage dives into rapid authoring tools — Articulate Storyline 360, Rise 360, and Adobe Premiere Pro.
You'll learn to create storyboards and use tools like Articulate Storyline, Rise 360, Adobe Premiere Pro to build portfolio-ready projects. No prior experience needed. Templates included!
Job Readiness (Portfolio, Resume, LinkedIn): In this stage, we focus on helping you build your professional brand and prepare for job applications. You'll write your resume and cover letter, update your LinkedIn profile, and organize your instructional design work into a compelling portfolio. Templates provided!
6 Month
Guided Support & Coaching Experience
One easy payment of $1797
Financing Options Available
What students are saying
"Shawntay's meticulous course design is fantastic. I had an incredible experience with the "Instructional Design & Tech Accelerator Certificate Program" in my life, and I would highly recommend this premium course to anyone interested in becoming an Instructional Designer and eLearning Developer."
— Shams U. Tabriz
"This program has been INCREDIBLE! I have enjoyed the short and informative lectures, which is something I intend to do it my own classes, as well as the triads for accountability. The weekly meetings allowed us to find out how it REALLY is from people in the ID field. I have learned so much."
— Jennifer Morrison
"The Instructional Design & Tech Accelerator Certificate Program was a cost-effective way to learn the skills necessary to become an ID and make the career transition that I have been wanting to make for a while. I walked away with a portfolio that has led to scheduling several interviews and landing a job as an ID!"
— Margaret Elizondo
"Love the in depth guidance of your “building of the course” the instructional document template cheat sheet reminds me of a well developed unit plan and the backward planning model. Such a clear transition from teaching to ID."
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— Dr. Karen Garcia
And there's more!
Professionally Made
Templates!
Our professionally crafted templates,
available in every stage of the program, are designed to streamline your instructional design projects and boost your job readiness.
Use them to streamline your work and confidently create eLearning and ID assets—both during the course and in the future.
Weekly LIVE Coaching
Sessions*
Access weekly, live rgoup coaching session with experienced professionals. Get expert support in L&D project management, instructional design, eLearning, instructor-led courses, and portfolio development. Bring your questions or simply join in to listen, learn, and grow your skills and confidence!
ID Accelerator Framework
(Highly Valued Feature)
When you invest time in building your instructional design portfolio, you want your work to stand out. In our Instructional Design and Tech Accelerator program, you will receive reviews of your work with tailored feedback on your IDTA projects.
Our framework helps you Learn, Apply, Get Feedback, and Refine, accelerating your skill development. This is one of the most valuable features of the Instructional Design & Tech Accelerator program.
Join a Supportive Community
of Aspiring & Working Instructional Designers
Our private Accelerator community gives you support, inspiration, and motivation—plus direct access to fellow ID professionals on the same journey. Many of our members build lasting friendships, share wins, and open doors to career opportunities together.
These connections help keep you moving forward—and can elevate your career through networking, encouragement, and expert insights.
Join a Supportive Community!
Find Your People.
Get Support.
Grow Your Network!
Get Expert Feedback That Moves You Forward!
6 Month
Guided Support & Coaching Experience
One easy payment of $1797
Financing Options Available
Love It Guarantee
You’ll get full access to the program, and if within the first 7 days you decide it’s not the right fit, just let us know. We’ll refund your purchase—minus a small $75 admin fee. See Refund Policy.
Still Unsure?
15 Ways the Instructional Design & Tech Accelerator Prepares You for Real Opportunities in Instructional Design
Be Job-Ready: Learn in-demand instructional design skills and build a portfolio that shows what you can do.
Showcase a Polish Portfolio: Create 11+ assets to demonstrate your capabilities to hiring teams.
Project Management Foundations: Manage learning projects confidently using real tools and templates.
Define Learner Needs: Tailor content and delivery to meet the goals of diverse learner audiences.
Lead and Collaborate: Gain guided experience simulationg collaboration with stakeholders and SMEs through reviews, feedback loops, and peer discussions inside the IDTA program.
Develop Across Modalities: Build instructor-led, eLearning, and video content using industry standard tools.
Design for Impact: Align lessons to outcomes, goals, and measurable results.
Leverage AI in Your Workflow: Learn how to integrate AI tools into your instructional design process to brainstorm ideas, organize content, accelerate development, and enhance quality—skills increasingly valued in today's learning landscape.
Support Inclusive Learning: Design experiences that reflect diversity, equity, and accessibility
Measure for Impact: Learn methods to evaluate instructional effectiveness and identify improvements using learner feedback and performance indicators.
Apply Learning Models: Use ADDIE and other models to guide your design process.
Receive Feedback: Get feedback on your projects and your coaches and peers to help you grow your skills and confidence.
Create Support Assets: Design facilitator guides, participant workbooks, and support tools.
Build Your Resume: Build a professional resume that highlights your instructional design skillset.
Grow Your Network: Connect with peers and mentors to stay encouraged and informed.
What students are saying
"The Instructional Design & Tech Accelerator program was very organized and provided more than I expected. I am happy about my asset creations which I have added to my portfolio. I am counting on them to help me obtain a role as an instructional designer.I would definitely recommend this program."
— Tatiana Lozada
"This program is worth the investment of your time and finances. It is thorough and provides you with practical exercises that are relevant to today's job market. I have had 2 interviews so far where I discussed my instructional design process and both employers were impressed with how thorough I was."
— Junell McCall
"This is such a powerful and helpful program! I was lucky enough to be a part of a spring challenge lasting one week last year. I receieved such meaningful support and feedback through that experience - I was hooked! Shawntay and her team are there for you through the entire process. They truly want you to succeed"
— Becca Bergman
"The Instructional Design and Tech Accelerator program is worth the time and money! The modules are well organized and get at the heart of what instructional designers and e-Learning developers need to know and be able to do. And--support is there when you need it!"
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— Samantha Curtis Holness
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Justify the Investment to Your Boss:
Purchase Orders Welcome!
Already working on, or anticipating, training solutions in your role?
Why not have your employer cover the cost of your enrollment in the Instructional Design & Tech Accelerator?
Many of our students have successfully secured funding from their employers
because they needed enhanced skills to meet their training goals. You can do the same! Need a conversation guide? Send us a quick email.
If your organization prefers to pay via purchase order,
simply contact us at [email protected] and we’ll walk you through next steps.
What's Included in the Instructional Design & Tech Accelerator Program?
All students receive lifetime access to the full curriculum, which includes 100+ video lessons, a 200+ page companion workbook with checklists, templates, and how-to guides, and a library of downloadable resources. Access to the private IDTA Accelerator Community is also included. Students who enroll in the 3-month or 6-month Guided Support & Coaching Experience also receive weekly small group coaching sessions and personalized project reviews with feedback to help them build their skills and portfolio.
How long do I have access to the Instructional Design & Tech Accelerator Curriculum?
You get lifetime access to the IDTA video based curriculum and the private IDTA Accelerator community.
I don't live in the United States. Should I enroll in the program?
Absolutely! If you’re looking to transition into instructional design or eLearning, this program is for you—no matter where you live. We welcome students from around the world and design our curriculum to be flexible, practical, and globally relevant.
I'm interested, but can't afford it...what should I do?
We understand that investing in your growth can feel challenging when money is tight. While we don’t offer an in-house payment plan, you can choose to pay over time using services like Affirm or Klarna at checkout. We never encourage anyone to take on more than they’re comfortable with—but it’s worth considering how a small step now could lead to meaningful opportunities down the road. Just a heads-up: program pricing may increase, so if you’re feeling ready, this option can help make it more manageable.
I work full-time and have limited time...can I do this program?
Absolutely. Many of our students work full-time while completing the program. The Instructional Design & Tech Accelerator is designed for flexibility—you can move through the curriculum at your own pace and on your own schedule. You’ll have lifetime access to the full curriculum. Support features like coaching, feedback, and reviews are available for 3 or 6 months depending on your enrollment option—and you can always renew if you need more time.
Do you offer a guarantee?
We want you to feel confident in your decision to invest in yourself. That’s why we offer a 7-day Love It Guarantee. Explore the program for 7 full days. If you decide it’s not the right fit, simply reach out within that window and we’ll refund your purchase—minus a $75 administrative fee. No pressure. No hard feelings. Just a real opportunity to try it out and decide if this path is right for you. See Refund Policy.
I'm feeling overwhelmed by all the things I am going to learn. Can I really do this?
Feeling overwhelmed at the start is totally normal—especially when you’re learning something new and exciting. If you’re committed and comfortable using technology, yes, you can do this. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. You’ll have access to live coaching sessions, expert feedback, and a supportive community that’s here to help you work through questions and roadblocks as they come up. One step at a time. That’s how real growth happens.
I'm not a Facebook User. Can I still enroll?
Absolutely! You do not need Facebook to participate in the program. We host a private community outside of Facebook, and all of your course materials and coaching access are available through our dedicated learning portal.
Do I need to buy an Articulate 360 license to complete the program?
No, you do not need to purchase an Articulate 360 license to complete your Storyline and Rise projects in the Instructional Design & Tech Accelerator program. We’ll guide you on how to make the most of the free trial and give you tips on when to activate it, so you can complete your assignments without the added expense.
