LXD/ID Career Lab

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An elite 8-week bootcamp for professionals who want to break into Learning Experience Design (LXD)/ Instructional Design (ID). Build a portfolio with five hands-on projects, get 1:1 mentorship, and receive job-ready application coaching.

PREVIEW SYLLABUS

OUTCOMES

What You'll Be Able to Do

Apply ID Models

Apply instructional design models to analyze learning needs and design effective solutions aligned with organizational goals.

Create Interactive eLearning

Create accessible, interactive eLearning experiences using industry-standard tools and multimedia elements that meet WCAG standards.

Produce Professional Deliverables

Produce professional instructional design deliverables that reflect best practices in learning design and document the design process.

Build Portfolio Website

Build a portfolio website that showcases completed projects, a tailored resume, and a LinkedIn profile aligned with U.S. job market expectations.

Execute Job Search Strategy

Execute a targeted job search strategy by optimizing application materials and presenting portfolio work confidently in interview settings.

Leverage AI & Emerging Tech

Integrate AI-driven tools into the instructional design workflow to streamline content creation, personalize learning experiences.

PROJECTS

5 Hands-On Projects to Build a Professional Portfolio

Project 1: Job Aid

Design a one-pager job aid focused on quick reference support for a specific work scenario.

Project 2: Training Proposal

Conduct needs analysis and create a formal proposal, including problem statement, learning objectives, and recommended solution.

Project 3: Professional Deliverables

Create a detailed learning solution blueprint, including learning objectives, assessment strategies, and accessibility considerations.

Project 4: Design Document

Build a responsive, single-learning-objective online learning experience using Articulate Rise.

Project 5: Interactive Scenario

Develop immersive branching scenarios using Storyline/H5P, where learners make decisions and see the consequences.

Portfolio 6: Portfolio Website

Design a professional website showcasing all 5 projects, highlighting the design process and skills through case studies.

INSTRUCTORS

Learn from LXD/ID Professionals with 10+ Years of Experience

Diana Dai

LinkedIn Profile

Innovative Learning Developer with 10+ years of experience specializing in instructional design and e-learning development. Proven track record in creating engaging multimedia training content, including interactive videos, animations, and digital courseware. Skilled in transforming complex technical information into intuitive learning experiences using industry-standard authoring tools and AI-powered solutions. Strong communicator with experience collaborating with SMEs and cross-functional teams.

Linda A

LinkedIn Profile

Linda A is the Senior Instructional Designer at Penn GSE IT, bringing a decade of experience in higher education. She earned her PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies with a focus on Educational Technology, as well as an MS in Education specializing in Educational Media Design, both from the University of Kansas. Linda has collaborated with subject matter experts across various disciplines, including agriculture, business, communication, education, law, physics, and nursing, to design blended and online courses. Passionate about addressing complex challenges in the learning process, she emphasizes user engagement in her work. Linda also enjoys exploring emerging technology tools to align with faculty teaching preferences and student behavioral patterns. Her research interests include gamification in education, learning analytics, and learning experience design.

PRICING

Choose Your Learning Path

All accepted candidates receive a $500 scholarship upon interview approval. Limited to 20 spots only.

Early Bird Special: Save an additional $100 (Week 1 only)

Referral Bonus: Earn $100 cashback for each new student

Basic Tier

Core Curriculum

$1,597

Post-Scholarship Price

✓8 Weeks Asynchronous Access
✗1:1 Mentor Coaching
✓Group Office Hours Only
✓Peer Feedback Only
✗Career Prep
✓Student Procures Own Software
✓Certificate of Completion

RECOMMENDED

Premium Tier

Recommended Offer

$2,997

$2,497

After $500 Scholarship

✓8 Weeks Full Instruction (Live & Recorded)
✓Weekly 1:1 Mentor Coaching (8 total)
✓Weekly Mentor Office Hours
✓Unlimited Portfolio Review Cycles (5 core projects)
✓Unlimited Mock Interviews + Resume / LinkedIn
✓1 Year Free Articulate 360 AI (Value $1,449/yr)
✓Certificate + Alumni + 6 Months Post-Grad Career Services

Standard Tier

Elite Mastery

$2,497

$1,997

After $500 Scholarship

✓8 Weeks Full Instruction (Live & Recorded)
✓Bi-Weekly 1:1 Check-ins (4 total)
✓Group Office Hours Only
✓Instructor Review and Feedback
✓Resume / LinkedIn Optimization
✓Student Procures Own Software
✓Certificate + Alumni Network Access