Jenny P.
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I am grateful for this program
I am grateful for this program. Not only did I find a job in ID, but it guided me in networking, professional development, and helped pushed me to be a better version of me!

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145 reviews
Learning Strategy & Design (LS&D) is an instructional design training company founded in 2014 by Jill Davidian. Jill is an instructional designer with 20+ years of experience, including time as a hiring manager. Since 2019, LS&D has run the Applied Instructional Design Academy (AIDA), a self-paced certification program with 1,200+ graduates. AIDA helps career changers build the portfolio that gets them hired as instructional designers, using the Applied ID Portfolio Method and the LEAD AI Framework.
Learning Strategy & Design (learningstrategyanddesign.com) has 145 customer reviews on Consumer Courier, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.
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Jenny P.
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I am grateful for this program. Not only did I find a job in ID, but it guided me in networking, professional development, and helped pushed me to be a better version of me!
Amanda
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Applied Instructional Design Academy prepared me so well for a career transition from teaching to instructional design. From my portfolio design, to my resume revamp, to all of the tech I learned, all of the mentoring, the lifetime access to course content, and the community I've been a part of, it has been such a valuable experience and I owe it to AIDA for helping me move into a much happier phase of my life! My new job starts soon!!!
K.K.
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If you are looking for a program that will give you the skills you need to be a desired and skilled instructional designer, look no further! Applied Instructional Design Academy is an amazing program that will be with you every step of the way! Not only do they supply amazing training and certifications, but experienced mentors and support to guide you in learning the newest technology, rebuilding your resume and job search support. It is a true community of people who want to help and see others succeed in their new career. AIDA has helped redesign my future and given me the skills I needed to confidently transition out of teaching and into my career as an instructional designer. My new job starts next week!
Barbara H.
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This fabulous team of professionals helped me bridge the gap between classroom teacher and instructional designer. If you are looking for a supportive, structured program with mentors to help you every step, this is for you!
Carrie C.
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After using free resources and online trainings, I realized I still had too many skill gaps to be competitive for instructional design positions. Completing my AIDA journey enabled me to fill these gaps and transition from teaching to a full-time, W2 instructional design position. The best parts of AIDA are: -The program is constantly being improved based on feedback. Improvements have been for the benefit of all still enrolled, rather than just new enrollees. -I could go through the program at my own pace. -I felt fully prepared to apply (resume and portfolio) for, interview for, and begin working at instructional design positions. -The AIDA community and pod members.
Diana Patterson W.
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AIDA is the 9-month program provided by Learning Strategy and Design. It is an incredibly rigorous, yet supportive career transition program for those wanting to get into instructional design and e-learning development. It is worth every penny of investment and it helps you build a competitive portfolio to get into the field. I highly recommend it!
Ingrid M.
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The experience was great because I had a lot of support and met a lot of new people!
Gerri T.
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AIDA is life-changing and top-notch! The community and support, training videos, mentor feedback and companion guides provide an immersive experience into the world of instructional design and truly prepare one to make the transition into the field. Lifetime access to so many resources is invaluable and vital. I am so grateful to have found this program and feel confident as I embark on a new career because of it. The added bonus is the amazing connections and friendships I have made across the country!