Curious about a career in instructional design?
Start here with this email course.
Making the leap into instructional design can feel confusing. Do you need a degree? What skills matter most? That’s why I created Breaking Into Instructional Design. It’s a free 12-lesson email course that answers the questions new and aspiring instructional designers ask most often.
What You’ll Learn
- What instructional designers actually do day-to-day
- Which skills and competencies employers look for
- How the field is evolving (and where the opportunities are)
- Whether you need a degree or if there are other pathways in
- Where to connect, network, and look for jobs
- Importance of a portfolio
Who It’s For
This course is for people considering (or already making) the transition into instructional design, including:
- Teachers ready for a career change
- Trainers and SMEs who want stronger design skills
- Writers, technical communicators, or multimedia pros looking to expand into learning design
- Recent graduates unsure how to land that first role
- Anyone curious about the profession and what it takes to break in
How It Works
Sign up, confirm your email, and you’ll receive two lessons per week. Each lesson is short, practical, and designed to give you a clear next step.
Prefer everything at once? You can also get all 12 lessons bundled into a handy ebook for quick reference by clicking the image on the right.
About Your Guide
I’m Connie Malamed. For many years, I worked directly with clients to design and develop learning experiences across industries.
In recent years, I’ve focused on sharing what I’ve learned, through my books (Visual Design Solutions and Visual Language for Designers), The eLearning Coach website and podcast, and the Mastering Instructional Design membership community.
Now, through Breaking Into Instructional Design, I’d like to make the path clearer for those just starting out.
Start Your Journey
You’ll get honest answers, practical advice, and a clearer view of your future in instructional design. If you’d rather get the content all at once as an eBook, you can purchase it here.
Talk to you soon,
Connie Malamed
Publisher of The eLearning Coach, founder of the Mastering Instructional Design Learning Community, and Visibility Coach for Learning Professionals.