Starting April 4, candidates can begin their journey at the leading trade school for instructional design and online learning
IDOL courses, the leading trade school for instructional design and online learning, announces enrollment opens Monday, March 21 for its April cohort of IDOL courses Academy. The eight-week Academy starting on Monday, April 4, is a unique and interactive immersive training program for adult students without prior experience to accelerate their skills, knowledge and craft in instructional design. In all of this, many have turned their sights towards job opportunities in corporate organizations, specifically eLearning design and instructional design.
While many Americans have continued to evaluate their career options, there’s been a rise of teachers departing and seeking out a new job altogether. One popular choice being instructional design. Instructional designers, like teachers, work to find gaps in the performance, skills and knowledge of a target audience. The career shift undoubtedly serves as a great way to transition out of the classroom and into the adult education world..However, with thousands crowding the job market, the journey is an uphill battle.
The IDOL courses Academy is an affordable, virtual higher-level education program that provides adult learners with high-valued skill sets and hands-on experience that make them competitive candidates in instructional design and online learning for leading corporations worldwide. This includes previous graduates landing instructional design jobs with top companies, such as Google, Amazon, General Motors, UBER, Cigna and PriceWaterhouseCooper. IDOL courses Academy programs have also been pre-approved by the Association for Talent Development Certification Institute for continuing education credits – signaling a top level of credibility.
When a new student enrolls, they begin the Academy’s interactive, virtual classes led by expert instructional designers. All course work can be completed from anywhere in the world and on a flexible schedule, perfect for students currently working other jobs or who would otherwise need to coordinate childcare. Throughout the course, students build their portfolio, have the ability to earn four levels of credentials, develop mentorships with industry professionals, receive job application support and participate in paid experience opportunities. If desired, students also have the opportunity to utilize the deep industry connections from the IDOL courses Academy team through its staffing and recruitment services.
For optimum success in the program, applicants should:
- Be 18 years or older
- Be able to write standard English proficiently
- Possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suites and computers
- Be self-motivated and highly dedicated
Instructors recommend students hold a high level of dedication and self-motivation, since the courses are conducted virtually. Students can be located anywhere in the world and do not need any prior experience in instructional design. To ensure instructors are providing students with necessary tools and guidance, IDOL courses Academy offers recurring course evaluations where students can give candid feedback on their enrollment, courses and overall Academy program.
“On top of those looking to change careers, this year we’ve seen the influx of teachers wanting to enter another field of work, who need appropriate training in order to be successful.” commented Dr. Robin Sargent, founder of IDOL courses and IDOL courses Academy. “As we look toward the future, we get to help others who wish to start or progress in their careers in learning and development through IDOL courses Academy.”
After this April cohort, the next IDOL courses Academy session is slated to begin in June with another cohort planned throughout the rest of 2022. Those interested in learning more about the upcoming IDOL courses Academy sessions can visit www.idolcourses.com/academy or join an obligation-free waitlist at any point here.
ABOUT IDOL COURSES ACADEMY
IDOL courses Academy is a unique and interactive eight-week immersive training program for adult students without prior experience to accelerate their skills, knowledge and craft in instructional design and become a competitive job candidate with high-value expertise. IDOL courses Academy is one of the many training programs created and operated by IDOL courses, founded in 2018 by experienced instructional designer and eLearning developer Dr. Robin Sargent. For more information, visit www.idolcourses.com.
