Hands-On Cohort & Coaching Program

Learn the Whole Instructional Design & eLearning Development Process

Put your skills into practice and get expert coaching and personalized feedback directly from Tim Slade and his team of industry experts.

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Learn at Your Own Pace

Lifetime Access to All of Our On-Demand Online Courses

With unlimited access to all of our on-demand online course content + future updates, you'll be able to learn when and where it works for you, at your own pace.

Learn by Doing

Put Your Skills Into Practice with Project-Based Learning & Activities

With our real-world case studies, practice activities, and ready-to-use templates, you'll learn how to design learning solutions that engage learners and get results.

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Discover the Basics of Instructional Design

Learn the fundamentals of adult learning theory, including the various instructional design and development models, like ADDIE and SAM.
Project
02

Define Your Sample Project

Learn how to craft a story-driven and problem-centered case study for your sample project.
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03

Design a Blended Training Solution

Learn how to conduct a needs analysis, create an action map, and draft a design document to propose a blended training solution.
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Manage Your Project

Learn how to collaborate with stakeholders and SMEs by conducting a kickoff meeting, scoping your project, and drafting a project plan and timeline.
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05

Learn the Basics of Articulate Storyline

Learn how to get up and running with Articulate Storyline to create simple and interactive projects.
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06

Create a Course Outline

Learn how to plan your eLearning project by creating a course outline to visualize the flow of content and the learner experience.
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07

Draft a Development-Ready Storyboard

Learn how to draft an eLearning storyboard to define your course content and design performance-based interactivity.
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Learn the Advanced Features of Storyline

Learn how to use the advanced features of Articulate Storyline, like variables and conditional triggers to create complex interactions and branching scenarios.
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09

Design a Visual Prototype

Learn the basics of graphic design to define your fonts, colors, images and layouts into a style guide and visual prototype.
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Develop Your Complete Course

Learn how to develop your complete course by creating a functional prototype.

Learn Your Own Way

Get a Printed Copy of Our Top-Selling Book

Elevate your learning experience with a printed edition of our top-selling book, included as part of your enrollment.

Build a Sample Project

Demonstrate Your New Skills with Your Own Showcase Project

To show off your new skills, you'll design your own unique sample project from beginning to end in Articulate Storyline, with expert guidance and feedback from Tim Slade and his team of industry experts.

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Build Your Portfolio

Get More Eyes on Your Work by Building a Portfolio as Unique as You Are

Stand out from the crowd and let people see what makes you special with a portfolio that showcases your talents, abilities, and interests as a learning professional.

Reach Your Goals

Get Personalized 1:1 Coaching, Feedback & Guidance

Whatever your goals, struggles or roadblocks, you'll get to work directly with Tim Slade and his team of industry experts to review your work, answer your questions, and feel supported every step of the way.

Tailor-Made Coaching for:

Your Skills

  • Improve Your Process
  • Design Better Learning
  • Build Your Confidence

Your Portfolio

  • Establish Your Brand
  • Build Your Portfolio
  • Share Your Work

Your Career

  • Update Your Resume
  • Optimize Your LinkedIn
  • Ace Your Interviews

Grow Your Network

Weekly Live Sessions

Join Tim Slade, your fellow students, and other industry experts each week to workshop your ideas, get answers to your questions, and grow your network.


From mock interviews to Articulate Storyline how-to's, our weekly live session will help you improve your skills and accelerate your success.

Celebrate Your Success

Over 1,000 Students Have Grown with Us

Learning professional from all over the world are taking their skills and careers to the next level. Here are some of their stories:

“As a new instructional designer, I was looking for a program that offered advice, support, and constant feedback. I found all I was looking for and more inside the Hands-On Cohort & Coaching Program. Tim has thought of every single detail that can help you grow and improve as an instructional designer and eLearning developer. The online courses and weekly live sessions were a major support for me. I was able to share my experience, ask questions, get feedback, and think of different solutions with my fellow cohort students.”

Zeinab Khalifa
eLearning Content Creator, DAMAC Properties

“Tim creates a transparent, empathetic, and generative learning environment—one that allows you to build instructional design skills and receive generous support. Both my peers and Tim provided constructive feedback as I worked to build my skills and portfolio. Their support helped me build confidence as I went through the intimidating process of transitioning into corporate learning and development. The community support, Tim's expert guidance, and 1:1 coaching are all why I was successful and why I'd recommend this program to anyone looking to get into instructional design or eLearning.”

Yi-Ting Chang
Instructional Designer, Apple

“This cohort program is an incredible experience for anyone looking to enter the field of instructional design. As a transitioning teacher who was also enrolled in a university-level certificate, I found that Tim's hands-on cohort and coaching program offers the most useful and practical learning experiences which actually transfer to real-world work expectations of IDs. I highly recommend joining the eLearning Designer’s Academy because you will build relevant ID skills and be a part of a learning community that is truly supportive of your professional endeavors.”

Stephanie Trans
Instructional Designer, Tesla

“Tim Slade's Hands-On Cohort and Coaching Program is transforming my career. Not only has he created a solid curriculum with high quality videos, templates, and live sessions, he's also attracted a vibrant community of like-minded people all eager to support each other. The best part is having direct access to Tim himself. His advice alone is worth the investment. If you're ready for a change, join the program, do the work, and see the results for yourself.”

Paul Ulloa
Freelance Video Editor & eLearning Developer

“The cohort program deepened my understanding of instructional design. Before participating in this program, I felt like I was piecing together a puzzle on my own. Tim's structured format helped me put all the pieces together and gave me the confidence I needed to speak intelligently about my instructional design process during interviews. Thanks to The eLearning Designer’s Academy, I finally achieved my goal of finding a career in the learning and development space and feel prepared to take on my new role.”

Michele Boes
Digital Learning Specialist, Children’s Home Society of NC

“The Hands-On Cohort & Coaching Program gave me the confidence and skills I needed to pursue my passions in this industry. If you are looking for a program that provides great lessons and practice projects and an outstanding community to collaborate and bounce feedback on, this is the program for you. I gained so much confidence talking to others that are in similar positions like myself, as well as gaining valuable feedback from IDs on how to best prepare myself for my future career.”

Kelsey Trimble
Learning & Performance Specialist, Black Hills Federal Credit Union

“Before enrolling in Tim’s Hands-On Cohort & Coaching Program, I had no idea what I needed to know or do to start my instructional designer career. Tim helped me gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to build my portfolio and grow my career. Tim is the expert in this field, and I would highly recommend this program to anyone trying to break into the world of eLearning or instructional design.”

Jim McKinley Brown
Senior Instructional Designer, Live Ramp

“I would recommend The eLearning Designer's Academy to anyone who feels passionate about becoming an eLearning designer or an instructional designer but doesn't know where to get started or how to build their confidence. With Tim’s program you get so much more from it than you even know. I came out feeling extremely confident about myself and my skills as an instructional designer and eLearning developer.”

Jaimee Kubatzke, PhD
Instructional Designer, Allegiant

“The eLearning Designer’s Academy gave me everything I needed to build my skills and land an amazing job as a learning designer. Tim is caring, encouraging, and empathetic, and has built an incredible program of supportive and kind peers that helped me during my journey. I 100% recommend his Hands-On Cohort & Coaching Program to anyone who is looking to have some hands-on experience and hone their skills in the field.”

Gabi Rodrigues
Learning Designer, Estée Lauder

“This cohort program is unique because you not only get lifetime access to course content and the community but direct feedback and one-on-one coaching sessions with Tim. It has proven to be an invaluable resource and provided the skills I needed to transition into a better role. I highly recommend Tim’s program for anyone who wants to learn the basics of instructional design and how to use Articulate 360 from an exceptional human being.”

Aaron Fox
Learning Design Specialist, Concert Properties

Meet Your New Mentor

Learn from an Industry  Pro

Inside our hands-on cohort program, you won't be working with just anyone. Instead, you'll be working directly with Tim and his team of industry experts to build your skills, review your work, and achieve your goals.

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Invest in Your Future

Select a Payment Option to Fit Your Budget

We offer multiple payment options to help you make the cost of enrollment fit your budget. You can choose to split the cost into multiple, interest-free payments or make a one-time payment and save $1,000.

12 Monthly Payments of
$500
USD
  • Lifetime course access + future updates
  • Six months of personalized 1:1 coaching, feedback & guidance from Tim Slade
  • Weekly live sessions
  • Hands-on practice files and exercises
  • Printed copies of our best-selling books
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One-Time Payment of
$4,950
USD
  • Lifetime course access + future updates
  • Six months of personalized 1:1 coaching, feedback & guidance from Tim Slade
  • Weekly live sessions
  • Hands-on practice files and exercises
  • Printed copies of our best-selling books
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7- Day, Money- Back Guarantee

Your course purchase is backed by a 7-day, no-questions-asked money-back guarantee. If the program isn't the right fit for you, let us know within that timeframe and we'll issue you a refund right away.

Educator Discounts

Teachers and educators are the backbone of our society. That's why we offer a $200 discount to any current or former teachers and educators looking to expand their instructional design and eLearning development skills.

Frequently Asked
Questions

How does the enrollment process work?

Due to the high demand for the program, we use an application and waitlist process to carefully evaluate the expectations and goals of each student. Our goal with this process is to make sure our program is the right fit for you and that you’re a right fit for the program.

The application and enrollment process involves three steps:

  • Submit the Application:
    Once you submit your application for the waitlist, we’ll review it to ensure you’re a good fit for the program. If so, you'll receive a confirmation email and be added to the waitlist for the next cohort. While the application only takes a few minutes to complete, we encourage you to be as detailed as possible.
  • Confirm Your Enrollment:
    As we get closer to the cohort start date, we'll reach out to confirm your enrollment. Remember, we only accept a limited number of students per cohort, so this will be your opportunity to confirm your seat and ask any additional questions.
  • Enroll:
    Once enrollment opens, we'll reach out via email with the enrollment link!
When does the program start?

The cohort opens for enrollment several times per year. Once you enroll, you’ll be onboarded to the program, and you’ll be able to jump in and start learning right away.

You can see the next upcoming enrollment and cohort start date by starting the application.

How does the cohort pricing work, and what’s included?

Rather than confusing pricing tiers and payment plans you see with other programs that cost you upwards of $9,000+ or lock you into 2+ years of monthly payments, our pricing model is simple.

With our Hands-On Cohort & Coaching Program, we offer two payment options:

  • Pay upfront for $4,950 USD: With this option, you pay 100% of the enrollment fee upfront, saving you $1,000.
  • Pay 12 monthly payments of $500 USD: With this option, you can split the total cost of the program into twelve interest-free monthly payments, totaling $6,000 USD.

Regardless of which option you choose, you get the same access, benefits, and features, including:

  • Lifetime access to all of our project-based course content (plus future updates)
  • Six months of unlimited feedback
  • Four individualized one-on-one coaching sessions with Tim Slade
  • Access to our ongoing weekly live sessions and workshops
  • Printed copy of our best-selling book

The price of our program reflects the quality and quantity of the course content, along with the personalized feedback and support directly from Tim Slade and his team of industry experts. And, of course, if you happen to be a current or former teacher/educator, let us know, and you can save an additional $200 off either payment option.

What makes your program different from others?

While there are many different programs, bootcamps, masterclasses, and academies for you to choose from, our program is different in three main ways:

  1. Expert Support & Feedback:
    In our program, rather than learning from newly graduated students who have been “promoted” into mentors or coaches, you’ll learn from, interact with, and get feedback directly from Tim Slade (with his 15+ years of industry experience) and his team of industry experts.
  2. Skills First:
    Unlike other programs, we’re not interested in simply helping you stuff your resume with keywords or building a generic portfolio that looks like everyone else's. Instead, our goal is to equip you with the skills and confidence necessary actually to do the work back on the job.
  3. Project-Based Learning:
    Our program is not a passive learning experience. Rather than watching hours of boring pre-recorded Zoom lectures, our program is a hands-on learning experience. As you progress through the program, you’ll work to complete multiple projects, each with a set of real-world tasks and assignments to put your skills into practice.
Does the program guarantee job placement or earning potential?

Nope! We strongly believe that promises, suggestions, or claims of guaranteed job placement and earning potential are not only unethical but borderline illegal. Any program or person making claims of 100% or guaranteed job placement, six-figure salaries, or financial freedom has likely never worked in this industry to begin with and is providing false statistics.

Guarantees of job placement or earning potential suggest that we can control all the variables in your career success, and we can’t do that. So, if it sounds too good to be true, that’s because it is!

Our promise and guarantee is to support you at every step and stage of your skills and career journey. As long as you show up, do the work, and take our feedback, we’ll be there to support you along the way!

This is the same approach we’ve used to help over 1,000 students build their skills, grow their careers, and increase their confidence. And you don’t have to take our word for it! Check out our collection of student stories to learn how our program has helped folks like you achieve their goals.

How long will I have access to the course content?

Once you’re enrolled, you’ll have ongoing and lifetime access to all of the on-demand course content (plus future updates), along with our ongoing weekly live sessions.

How much feedback and coaching is provided?

Our program offers six months of one-on-one coaching, feedback, and guidance. As you work through the program assignments, you’ll receive as many rounds of feedback as needed to make sure you feel good about your work.

As for one-on-one coaching, you can schedule up to four private sessions to work through your goals, build your portfolio, update your resume, or anything else you’d like.

What technology or software do I need to participate?

At the very minimum, you’ll need a computer with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint (or similar programs) installed. You’ll also need the most current versions of Articulate Storyline 360.

If you’re not ready to invest in Articulate Storyline, you can participate by signing up for a trial version of Articulate 360. Please refer to Articulate 360’s system requirements to make sure your computer will be compatible.

Beyond this, you may decide to use other programs like Adobe Illustrator, Vyond, Camtasia, Canva, and other programs or services in the creation of your sample project and portfolio.

What if I can’t attend the weekly live sessions?

No worries! Our students are located all over the world, and many are juggling busy lives and schedules. Our live sessions take place multiple times per week, at varying times, to accommodate students in different time zones.

And don’t worry if you can’t make it; each session is recorded, and you can submit your questions ahead of time and watch it on your own time.

Also, the live sessions are ongoing and open to any past, present, or future cohort students. That means you’ll be welcome to continue attending the live sessions as often as you’d like, even after you’ve completed the program.

What if I enroll and don’t like it?

Not a problem! We offer a 7-day money-back guarantee—no questions asked. If the program isn’t right for you, let us know within seven days of your enrollment date, and we’ll issue a refund. It’s that simple!

What background experience do I need before joining?

All you really need is basic computer knowledge. This program is specifically designed to help new instructional designers and eLearning developers build their skills and confidence from the ground up.

What is the weekly time commitment for the program?

We’ve designed our program to be flexible enough to fit your schedule. Because you get lifetime access to all of the course content, including the ongoing live sessions, you are free to move at any pace that works for you. However, most students commit about 5 – 8 hours per week.

How long does it take to complete the program?

That’s really up to you! Because you get lifetime access to all of the course content and are encouraged to move at your own pace, you can complete the program in your own time. However, most students spend 6 - 9 months actively participating in the program.

Have questions?

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