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Just a few of the many places where course grads work now:
Just a few of the many places where course grads work now:
Wanting to work beyond the walls of your classroom?
Feeling like your opportunities are limited to teaching?
Vaguely familiar with Curriculum and Instructional Design but not sure what the job would actually be like?
Wanting to work with curriculum and instruction but knowing a graduate program + life expenses = over $100,000?
Not wanting to take years to apply to grad school, complete course work, and then look for a job?
Great teachers make INCREDIBLE Curriculum Designers and Instructional Designers.
The best way to learn Curriculum Design and Instructional Design is by DOING it.
The best way to get a job in these roles is to SHOW them your skills, not a pricey piece of paper (aka diploma).
Have you ever noticed how some learning experiences and resources are
engaging, effective, and enjoyable while others really aren't?!
Curriculum and Instructional designers are the magic sauce behind the scenes who...
Determine how learners will learn something best.
Create engaging and enjoyable learning resources! (Yep, just like you do as a teacher in the classroom!)
Make learning effective, engaging, and enjoyable for everyone at education companies, non-education companies, universities, as freelancers, and more!
Have you ever noticed how some learning experiences and resources are
engaging, effective, and enjoyable while others really aren't?!
Curriculum and Instructional designers are the magic sauce behind the scenes who...
Determine how learners will learn something best.
Create engaging and enjoyable learning resources! (Yep, just like you do as a teacher in the classroom!)
Make learning effective, engaging, and enjoyable for everyone at education companies, non-education companies, universities, as freelancers, and more!
"The program helped me tremendously in seeing how many transferable skills I had as a teacher. It helped me gain more confidence to apply to roles that I thought I wasn't even qualified for in the past! I landed an Instructional Coach role with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. I get to still work in education, and support teachers with HMH curriculum and best instructional practices."
Faith H.
"I recently accepted a position as Manager for Learning for a global company and I AM STILL PINCHING MYSELF! I was able to negotiate a salary that is just shy of DOUBLE my teaching salary when I resigned after 17 years and the benefits are AMAZING!"
Allison
"The Become a Curriculum & Instructional Designer program helped me clearly see my transferable skills and gave me a clear and practical pathway in order to build my portfolio and better answer interview questions in a way that truly reflected who I am, what I am about and what I have to offer. I Landed an Associate Instructional Designer position at Keypath Education working remotely.
Thanks for all of your help and support!"
Jizelle
"I officially got hired full-time at Johns Hopkins College of Engineering as an instructional designer!! I’m making a difference for my students with disabilities on a bigger scale than I could do part-time working with one student at a time. It’s crazy exciting that I get to use my 15 years as an engineer and 20 as a science/math/special education teacher to impact engineering students with disabilities."
Sara
"Teacher Transition was so incredibly beneficial, that I was offered a position as a Learning Experience Designer for
Johnson & Johnson just months after starting your program!
I will now be getting my Masters in Learning Design paid for by J&J. I am so glad I took your advice and applied for jobs without the degree. It saved me thousands of dollars! Thank you, again, to you and your whole team for creating this program and community! It was truly a life changing experience!"
Leah F.
"Within a month I got a job.
I credit it all to this program. It’s phenomenal. The resources have been amazing. Everything from the resumes to the LinkedIn support. It was fabulous. Thank you so much. Even with the interview, I went in with the tips and kind of memorized and rehearsed. It was perfect."
Matt
The reality is that companies who hire Curriculum and Instructional Designers care more about your skills, ability, and experience than they care about whether or not you have a piece of paper (degree) that says you sat through classes (or clicked through them) to learn about “curriculum and instruction” or instructional design “theory”.
Well, the truth is grad school doesn’t teach you that; exposure, experience, and training do.
The reality is that companies who hire Curriculum and Instructional Designers care more about your skills, ability, and experience than they care about whether or not you have a piece of paper (degree) that says you sat through classes (or clicked through them) to learn about “curriculum and instruction” or instructional design “theory”.
Well, the truth is grad school doesn’t teach you that; exposure, experience, and training do.
The program to become a Curriculum Designer or Instructional Designer with
the teaching skills you ALREADY have.
This program is for teachers who want exciting new work opportunities using
their incredible educator skills and years of work experience. It is perfect for
current teachers, former teachers, retiring teachers, instructional coaches,
people who want to work remotely from home or on-site, for those who want to
work for a company, a university, or for themselves, and for anyone who loves
creating meaningful and enjoyable learning experiences and resources!
Know and EXPERIENCE what Curriculum Designers and Instructional Designers do - so you don't have to "wonder" any longer what the job is like.
See how to GET HIRED as a Curriculum Designer or Instructional Designer without needing to go back to grad school.
GAIN SKILLS you need to land a Curriculum Design or Instructional Design job.
Find your "favorite fit" among the many types of Curriculum Design and Instructional Design jobs out there - so you will LOVE your next job!
Create your personal PORTFOLIO - so you can land the job you want! (We have all the templates you need for this ready and waiting for you!)
Find JOB OPENINGS with the best tools and resources out there - so you can apply to those you want!
Customize your RESUME and COVER LETTER with the optimized templates we have for you!
Sharon joined the course and landed her instructional design and training role in 3 months! She now works remotely at a college organization creating learning experiences, training professors on educational technology, and influencing thousands of students in her exciting new role that she LOVES!
Jennifer landed her job in 3 months making 20k more as her starting salary! As a teacher, Jennifer wanted more opportunities and future flexibility with work. Three months after starting the course, she landed her new role making $20,000 more than she was making as a teacher!
Chris joined the course and became an instructional designer in 1.5 months and he loves his new role! Chris knew he reached his career "peak" as a teacher and was ready for future growth. He joined the course and landed his remote job the next month!
Sharon
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
Jennifer
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
Chris
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
Sharon joined the course and landed her instructional design and training role in 3 months! She now works remotely at a college organization creating learning experiences, training professors on educational technology, and influencing thousands of students in her exciting new role that she LOVES!
Sharon
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
Jennifer landed her job in 3 months making 20k more as her starting salary! As a teacher, Jennifer wanted more opportunities and future flexibility with work. Three months after starting the course, she landed her new role making $20,000 more than she was making as a teacher!
Jennifer
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
Chris joined the course and became an instructional designer in 1.5 months and he loves his new role! Chris knew he reached his career "peak" as a teacher and was ready for future growth. He joined the course and landed his remote job the next month!
Chris
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
Online Lessons
Learn at your own pace with online lessons, video instruction, written instruction, guest speakers, and more!
Personal Packet Workbook
This is where you will take notes and identify the specific type of Instructional Design work you want to do.
Personal Portfolio Package
We'll provide you with a portfolio template to compile what you create in the course and show companies the skills and qualifications you have!
ID's Template
Toolkit
The Template Toolkit has multiple templates to help you learn and do instructional design work. You will use these to develop your portfolio and while working in the field after completing the course!
Find Your Fit within the Field
With SO many different work opportunities in this field, you'll get a feel for which one is your best fit by hearing from Curriculum Designers and Instructional Designers who work in a variety of settings and roles.
Hands-on
Experience
The best way to learn how to do Curriculum Design and Instructional Design work is to actually do it. You will do hands-on work throughout this course and have your completed portfolio by the end!
Ready with a Resume Template
We've created your resume for you! It translates your teacher experience into the lingo you need to land your next opportunity. Simply download and customize it to be yours!
Convert Your Cover Letter Template
We've created your cover letter for you too! It catches the hiring manager's attention and sets you up for success! Simply download and customize it.
Former Teachers: Guest Speaker Gallery
Do you ever feel alone in your transition? In the Guest Speaker Gallery, you'll hear from former teachers who are Curriculum and Instructional Designers, learn what they do, how they do it, and you can connect with them!
Gain exclusive access to any one of our upcoming Instructional Design Live Cohort Learning Programs!
Exclusive Cohort Community
Connect with mentors and like-minded teachers while growing your professional network naturally in the exclusive cohort community.
Personal Mentorship
Personalized guidance from our experienced mentors. Receive feedback, clarification, and support that ensures you're on the right track toward the opportunities you want next.
Live Cohort Learning
Join our live sessions to ask your questions and get accountability with experts and fellow learners.
Professional Certificate
Demonstrate your expertise and prepare for exciting new opportunities in education and beyond.
Gain exclusive access to one of our upcoming Instructional Design Live Cohort Learning Programs!
Exclusive Cohort Community
Connect with mentors and like-minded teachers while growing your professional network naturally in the exclusive cohort community.
Personal Mentorship
Personalized guidance from our experienced mentors. Receive feedback, clarification, and support that ensures you're on the right track toward the opportunities you want next.
Live Cohort Learning
Join our live sessions to ask your questions and get accountability with experts and fellow learners.
Professional Certificate
Demonstrate your expertise and prepare for exciting new opportunities in education and beyond.
ALI P.
After going beyond her classroom, Ali became an instructional working at one of the largest instructional design agencies in the United States. She then went on to work for education companies and non-profit organizations creating engaging learning resources and materials for trainers, teachers, students, and administrators. Those resources have been translated into over 36 languages and now influence learners throughout the world.
JEFF B.
Jeff is an industry leader in instructional design. He presents at the largest learning conferences in the world, teaches at the university level, has worked for some of top e-learning companies, AND he is the expert that e-learning companies reach out to create their training, and can answer all of your questions and show you the ropes from the most basic to the absolutely most advanced questions. The opportunity to meet with and learn from him is rare and extremely valuable. He may very well be one of if not the top e-learning expert you talk with in your life.
BECKY F.
Becky is a Certified Career Coach with years of experience helping hundreds of teachers find and land their next dream jobs. As a former recruiter she also knows the ins and outs of how to get hired. She will help you in live sessions to perfect your resume, optimize your LinkedIn profile, prepare for interviewing, negotiate your salary and more!
ROBIN M.
Robin was a teacher who then became a full-time stay-at-home mom for a decade. She then joined this course, learned instructional design, and now works remotely from home with the flexibility she wants for other responsibilities while enjoying her instructional design role. She will show you the ropes and help you learn how to land the opportunities that match the lifestyle you want.
KALEIGH D.
Kaleigh was a teacher who was beyond ready for a new job. As she says, “This course changed my life!” She took action with the course and landed her first of multiple instructional design jobs she has enjoyed. She will mentor you and show you how to take action and land the opportunities you want.
Michelle credits the program for her incredible progress in just six months. She transformed her classroom skills into opportunities in instructional design, building a professional portfolio and resume using the program’s resources. With personalized support and encouragement, she gained the confidence to embrace a new chapter. Michelle says,
“I couldn’t have done it without this program!”
Jake secured a Product Developer role three months after joining the Teacher Transition program. The engaging teaching style, actionable steps, and practical resources, like portfolio templates, set him apart in interviews. Now working from home with a $20,000 salary increase, Jake is excited about his future and grateful for the support that made his transition possible.
Angi transformed her career with the Teacher Transition ID program. She gained the language, knowledge, and tools to build her portfolio and confidently launch her instructional design journey. Paired with the membership, she received personalized guidance and expert insights, making her transition even smoother. Angi praises the Teacher Transition team for their genuine support and highly recommends the program to anyone looking to break into instructional design.
Katie landed a data analyst position with the help of the program’s inspiring stories, actionable steps, and practical resources. The interview and resume videos, along with the templates, gave her the tools and confidence to see herself as more than a teacher. Katie appreciated the step-by-step guidance, which made her transition smooth and empowering.
Angie highly recommends the Become a Curriculum Designer program, praising its helpful information, tutorials, and the clear guidance it provided. The course helped her identify her transferable skills, build a strong portfolio, and confidently answer interview questions that truly reflected her strengths and unique value. With the program’s support, Angie transitioned from teaching to pursuing her dream role, equipped with the tools and confidence to navigate the process.
Online training
Resume Template
Cover letter Template
LinkedIn Template
Curriculum & Instructional Design Template Toolkit
Personal Packet Workbook
Personal Portfolio Package, Template, & Training
Interview Questions & Answers
Professional Development Certificate
BONUS: Live Cohort Learning Experience
BONUS: Personal Mentorship
BONUS: Exclusive Community
BONUS: Connections at companies
AND SO MUCH MORE!
Online training
Resume Template
Cover letter Template
LinkedIn Template
Curriculum & Instructional Design Template Toolkit
Personal Packet Workbook
Personal Portfolio Package, Template, & Training
Interview Questions & Answers
Professional Development Certificate
BONUS: Live Cohort Learning Experience
BONUS: Personal Mentorship
BONUS: Exclusive Community
BONUS: Connections at companies
AND SO MUCH MORE!
Nope. I didn't have a degree in instructional design and you don't need one either. BUT there are things you DO need to land a job in these roles and we'll go over those things in this course and provide you with the tools and resources you need for that.
I'm glad you'd ask!! I learned this trade in one of the best settings out there that you can learn it in an instructional design agency! My teacher skills mixed with the real-world experience was a dynamite combo! I guest lecture at the university level teaching their grad students how to do Curriculum Development and Instructional Design. Their instructors have also requested resources I have for their grad school course content so that their masters-level students would be able to more effectively and efficiently do this kind of work and land jobs in these roles. I also direct a learning production agency where I work with and lead incredible instructional designers and curriculum developers and, yes, where I have hired them as well.
No problem at all! This course will let you know what the field is like and everything you need to get a job in it. You can apply whenever you’d like! It will simply help you be confident and fully prepared to take that next step whenever you would like to! And PS what you will learn will help you be a better teacher in the classroom as well.
If you want to do an online program, one of the least expensive and popular options is WGU’s program. Most students graduate within 4 semesters for $13,000. (Note: Some of the people in our course have graduated from WGU with that degree and then signed up for this course because even after graduating with a master’s in ID they had no idea what IDs actually do for work. But hey, they learned a lot about theory and assessment 😉). If you want to go to an on-site program, one that is well respected is Indiana’s. If you were to get accepted to theirs or another a really good program and attend on-site, your tuition plus life expenses would likely come to over $100,000. Yep, really. Want to see it for yourself? Here are the details from Indiana’s website: https://studentcentral.indiana.edu/pay-for-college/cost-of-iu/estimated-cost.html Pro-tip: Keep in mind that after getting a degree, you would then need to go to the work of landing a job. Or, you could save that time and money and we’ll get right to the end goal.
All Teacher Transition courses come with a 7-day no-questions-asked policy. If you purchase a course and decide for any reason that it is not for you, simply email our team within 7 days at [email protected] for a refund. Please note that a $50 processing fee may be applied to cover the payment processor fee and process to refund your purchase. If you decide that you would prefer a different course than the one that you purchased, our team would love to support you with that. You are welcome to have your purchase transfer to another course within 7 days of purchase. There is no $50 processing fee associated with exchanging one course for another. Please note that the transfer of one course to the other can only be done one time and cannot be refunded afterward.
This varies depending on many things. Some course members have landed jobs in a month and a half after signing up. Others haven’t started applying until many months later. If you need a job sooner rather than later, I recommend a dual approach of taking the course while applying to jobs and adding the skills you gain through the course to your resume and portfolio as you learn them.
The cohort experience includes an online community and live sessions. The online cohort community is accessible 24/7 for 10 weeks to get your mentoring, support, and shared encouragement throughout the cohort. The live cohort sessions are 8 weeks long and held once per week to mentor you on course content and let you learn from and connect personally with guest speakers working in the field. The cohort's online community and live sessions start the same week and the online community is accessible 2 weeks after the last live session to get you further support. Spoiler Alert: For being part of the program, you will also be given free access to even more support, in case you may need or want additional support and career coaching after the cohort wraps up. We simply want to support you as best as possible for as long (or short!) of a timeframe as you want and need.
Complete the course as fast or slow as you'd like. Go at the pace that works best for you.
This course is about more than learning a tool or specific software. You will go through the process of creating learning resources that is used at companies. You will learn about the most relevant and in-demand skills and tools that companies look for when hiring. The course is not as focused on a specific software as much as it is focused on exposing you to the most important software to know, having you experience/go through the process that is used at companies to actually create learning resources with the software you select, and getting you prepared to confidently apply and land a job in the type of role you’d like at the type of company you’d like. The course is not as focused on a specific software as much as it is focused on exposing you to the most important software to know, having you experience/go through the process that is used at companies to actually create learning resources with the software you select, and getting you prepared to confidently apply and land a job in the type of role you'd like at the type of company you'd like.
Absolutely! We have course members who have never been teachers and they benefit from the course every bit as much as others. The fields they work in range from Human Resources to Training for large companies. Course enrollees also land jobs with a variety of companies, not solely education companies. The companies course enrollees now work for range from non-profits, to large corporate mechanical companies, to universities, and more. You will learn the spectrum of work opportunities that are out there in the field of Instructional Design so you can identify and hone in on the type of ID job you want. You’ll learn about and experience the process that is used in instructional design, along with the most important ID tools and resources you need to know. You’ll also receive the customizable templates for a resume, cover letter, and portfolio to effectively take your next steps into the actual ID workforce. The aspects of the course that relate to the education field and an education background simply give context to examples in the course and are not a limitation of the course to solely educators but rather more of an additional element. We love having course enrollees from different fields as they bring a variety of strengths with them from their different backgrounds and experiences! Trust me, you are welcomed and appreciated for the background and experiences you bring with you to the course!
Better question- Where haven’t they landed jobs? Course members have landed jobs at corporate companies like Spotify, universities like Texas A&M, education companies, ed-tech companies, contracting jobs from home, opportunities with companies in the US and outside of the US as well, and more.
Yes, you will receive a professional development certificate upon completion of the course.
The cohort meets once a week for 1-2 hours to discuss that week's topic. The schedule varies depending on our guest speaker's availability but you can generally expect us to meet once a week at 8 ET/ 7 CT/ 6 MT / 5 PT. A full schedule will be provided upon joining. If you're unable to join the live session replays are available within 48 hours.
Start now and enhance your journey with additional support by joining a live cohort. Your purchase includes access to any upcoming live cohort, so you can select the one that works best for your schedule.
Enjoy ongoing access to the course content—whether you tackle it over a holiday break, during the summer, or dive in at your own pace.
The choice is yours! With unlimited access to the training, templates, and tools, you have the flexibility to progress on your own timeline.
Go from feeling "stuck" as a teacher to gaining all of the opportunities you
want ahead of you!
Over $10,000+ worth of resources, skill-building instruction, learning-by-doing experience, industry-leading templates,
personal mentoring, connections, and more!
On-demand training: $3,000+
Ready to Roll Resume Templates: $300+
Created for you Cover Letter Template: $100+
Level-up your LinkedIn Template & Training: $100+
Course Creation Training: $300+
Course Creation Templates: $300+
Trainer Training: $300
Trainer Guide Templates: $300
Learner Guide Templates: $300
Template Toolkit for Curriculum & Instructional Designers = $900+
Personal Packet Workbook = $100+
Personal Portfolio Package & Training: $200+
Professional Development Hours Certificate: $300+
BONUS: Live Cohort Learning Experience: $1000+
BONUS: Personal Mentorship: $1000+
BONUS: Exclusive Community: $500+
BONUS: Learn from & connect with the Learning Director at ed-tech giant Curriculum Associates & Imagine Learning
BONUS: Learn from & connect with a content writer at Brain Pop
BONUS: Learn from & connect with a producer at Curriculum Associates
BONUS: Learn from & connect with trainers at ed-tech companies
BONUS: Learn from & connect with Instructional Designers and Implementation Specialists at ed-tech startups
BONUS: Learn from & connect with a Trainers and Training Directors at corporate and education companies
BONUS: Learn from & connect with Instructional Designers at multiple universities
BONUS: Learn from & connect with Senior Instructional Designers with experience in corporate, ed-tech, and non-profits
BONUS: Learn from & connect with freelancing instructional designers and learning consultants
And SO MUCH MORE
TOTAL VALUE = OVER $10,000+
Most course grads earn back the cost of this course within days of their next job.
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