Julie F.
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Excellent program
AIDA has been well worth the money. The program is well designed and prepares you well for work in the field. The mentor support is extensive and the community is great. Highly recommend.

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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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Julie F.
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AIDA has been well worth the money. The program is well designed and prepares you well for work in the field. The mentor support is extensive and the community is great. Highly recommend.
Jessica S.
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AIDA is an exceptional program that teaches you how to become an Instructional Designer. The feedback and support given in the program is priceless! I will caution those that are not good at time management or lack time to add something else to their schedule, that when they say you need to be able to devote a minimum of 10 hours each week, they mean it! As a teacher I planned on doing most of the program over the summer and having lots of time to get it all done. I did not! Remember that learning new skills and programs take time. Join when you are able to give them program the time it deserves!
Thaddaeus M. S.
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AIDA provided me with a clear map to transitioning into the field of Instructional Design. The program is fully comprehensive in that it provides quality technical training, as well as mindset training to keep its members focused, confident, and heading in the direction of success! The support that AIDA provides is top notch and worth every penny.
Stacey B.
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Learning Strategy and Design's AIDA certification is no joke! They (Jill, the proprietor, her staff of working IDs, and the designated success advisors) know what is important in the world of instructional design and they focus on helping to develop those skills. They truly want you do do well and view your success as a reflection of themselves. The course is rigorous, definitely not a breezy online program. They cram a lot into a short time, but provide avenues for constant support whenever you might need it. I would not hesitate to recommend this certification program to anyone serious about becoming an ID.
Laura H.
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Fantastic community and support that delivers the learning, skills and feedback needed to prepare to get hired for a career in instructional design! Absolutely recommend this program!!
Robin B.
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They prepared me for real-world work as an ID.
Jennifer R.
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You get what you put into it. I decided to dedicate most of my free time to completing courses, watching videos, and networking. I finished the 9-month program in 6 months. Jill and her team helped to motivate me, taught me interviewing skills, and revamped my resume. All these are beyond the necessary skills to be an ID. I have successfully transitioned out of the classroom. I could not be more thankful for this program.
Cheri S.
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This is a rigorous program that continues to improve its courses and offerings. Mentors/Coaches provide meaningful and helpful feedback on work. The community is filled with people who are eager to learn and to help one another along the way. It's rare to develop relationships with people all over the country without even meeting them, but the connection is real and the relationships are meaningful. Thanks for the learning, support, and opportunity to earn a credential that opens the door to a whole new career area.