New & Aspiring Instructional Designers

Sharpen your instructional design skills so you can position yourself to attract opportunities and begin thriving as an instructional designer in corporate L&D, even if you have no prior experience.

With the right skills, you too can break into corporate and succeed as a corporate instructional designer!

Does this sound like you?

  • You’re ready to make a career transition into the exciting field of instructional design and corporate learning and development but you have no idea where to begin.  
  • You're tired of spinning your wheels, feeling lost, confused and overwhelmed as you try to learn all the skills needed to become a corporate instructional designer. 
  • You're eager and excited to sharpen your skills and take your career to the next level as a thriving corporate instructional designer but you're ending up frustrated and ready to give up! 
  • You’ve been learning the ID software and tools, but you still feel unprepared for the real-world realities of the corporate instructional design role. 
  • You're tired of trying to acquire instructional design skills from watching Youtube videos, reading Linkedin posts, attending free webinars and you need a structured approach with real world application led by an experienced coach and mentor. 
  • You feel stuck, unchallenged, unfulfilled and underpaid in your current job and you're ready for a change into corporate L&D. 
  • You've already joined an instructional design course or program and failed to see results but left confused and alone.
  • You have years of relevant experience but can't seem to be able to translate how your experience relates to a corporate ID role. 
  •  You've been networking, seeking advice from mentors, applying to as many ID jobs as possible and even gone on a few interviews, but still have nothing to show for your efforts.
  • You wonder why is it so difficult to break in and thrive as a corporate instructional designer, even though you have a masters degree in ID and related experience. 
  • You're overwhelmed by the amount of information you need to learn and you have no idea where to begin!
  • You're struggling with rejection upon rejection and you can't seem to figure out why! 
  • You wish someone who is thriving as a successful corporate instructional designer with real world experience, could hold your hand, walk you through and guide you every step of the way. 

If you answered 'YES' to any of the questions above, this is for you! You're in the RIGHT PLACE! Keep reading.

Tap into my 11 years of experience in corporate instructional design!


Ade Bakare MS, RAC, CPTD
Creator of Corporate Instructional Design Mastery

11 years ago, I was exactly where you are: I desperately needed a change because I wasn't where I needed to be in my career. I was pursuing a career in regulatory affairs when I fortunately landed my first role in corporate learning and development as a training specialist.

As a newbie corporate trainer and instructional designer back then, I didn't know what I was doing: the tools, framework, processes, and methodologies were like a foreign language to me. Fast forward to present day, with 11 years of experience under my belt, I can say that I've gained mastery of how instructional design works in corporate, all without having to spend a dime on another masters degree program.

Hey #AspiringID & Newbies! I hear you and I see you!

There is nothing special about me. I'm a senior instructional designer and trainer at a vibrant global biotech company. I've worked on many corporate ID projects and developed learning solutions that have addressed business concerns. I've been responsible for hiring trainers and IDs into corporate L&D. In all my years of experience working in corporate learning and development, I have acquired a unique set of  skills that have helped me to thrive in my role. 

What this boils down to is that, I packed 11 years of corporate instructional design experience into a hands-on, 12-week program to give you a fast tracked approach to setting clear goals, create a roadmap and acquire the critical ID skills faster with me by your side every step of the way.
 
So I invite you to tap into my years of experience and FAST TRACK your mastery of the most important instructional design skills for success in corporate L&D.

Now, let's get started teaching YOU how to thrive in corporate instructional design in any industry. 

Instructional Designers are in higher demand in corporate L&D than ever before 

I'm happy to have played a small part in helping these aspiring IDs find their way into corporate ID.

Daniel Lindey, M.Ed
Instructional Designer & LMS Administrator

"Ade responded to my request for assistance in my transition from K-12 education to instructional designer. He gladly accepted and thoroughly and quickly reviewed my resume and provided great feedback. His approach was effective and practical... just what I needed to confidently interview for ID openings. I would recommend Ade's services without hesitation." 

Tebel Kiser, MPW, MSEd
Instructional Design & Development Specialist

"Ade is such a wonderful person who is passionate about instructional design and helping people attain their dream job. I needed some help with my resume to get it ready for a corporate role, and Ade helped me prepare my resume for a specific corporate role. I ended up getting the job that I applied for! Regardless if you're a teacher transitioning into an ID corporate role, a newly graduate from an instructional design program, or someone who is currently in the ID field, Ade can help! Highly recommended!" 

Creating engaging learning experiences for corporate audiences is exciting!
Imagine what your life would be like...

  • When you accept the offer of your dreams for your first corporate instructional design role. 
  • When you can confidently lead instructional design projects and develop learning solutions on repeat, without looking like you have no clue what you're doing. 
  • When you can confidently apply instructional design skills and propose appropriate learning solutions to help address business challenges  caused by performance issues and knowledge/skill gaps. 
  • When you can increase your earning potential and enjoy a lucrative career as a corporate ID and have the financial resources you need to live the life you want. 
  • When you equip yourself with the right skills and properly position yourself to attract  and ultimately land a corporate ID role. 

If you love instructional design and this sounds like where you want to be, then let's get you results faster... 

Introducing...
CORPORATE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN MASTERY

The most comprehensive 12-week blended course and coaching program of its kind that not only shows you the realities of instructional design in corporate while you sharpen your skills but also provides practical ways to position yourself to attract and break into your first corporate instructional design role.

I've packed everything I know about working as an instructional designer in the corporate world into an intensive 12-week course and coaching program. Everything I’ve seen and done over the course of my career till date went into this comprehensive, fluff-free training program. Perfect for aspiring instructional designers ready to land their first ID role in corporate or for new instructional designers hungry to have an impact and thrive in corporate learning and development .

Here is what's included in this program:

Instant access to the processes, mindset, and tools instructional designers already use to create courses on repeat

  • Get years of experience packed into 12-weeks with interactive content, videos, worksheets, strategies, and the tools corporate instructional designers are using today.
  • Access to my signature new and aspiring ID Online Courses

Personal Coaching & Mentoring

  • Get Personal attention with group coaching and 1-1 mentoring. 

Feedback and Accountability

  • I keep you on track to hit weekly milestones with a proven process my students have used to get results time and again.

Hear what these new and aspiring instructional designers have to say about the program

Joan Edmonston,
Aspiring Instructional Designer

"The Corporate Instructional Design Mastery course and the instructor Ade Bakare are a Godsend. Although I have been in learning and development for several years, I thought it time to take my career to a new level, advance my skills in the area of instructional design, and this course definitely helped me do that. I wasn't sure which course I should consider with so many out there. A friend referred me to Corporate instructional Design Mastery, and I am very grateful she did. Ade is a wonderful instructor, providing me with the right tools to be a successful ID. He is very concise, provides clear in depth easy to understand instruction. Whenever I had questions outside of class, he was very prompt to answer my emails, or meet with me one on one. I thoroughly enjoyed the class and looked forward to it each week. I was so excited to have found this course, and with the knowledge I've gained, I am looking forward to a successful career as an instructional designer. Thanks Ade."

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Course Curriculum

MODULE 1: Corporate Instructional Design Foundations

In this module, you'll learn the key foundations that all corporate instructional designers need to have in order to thrive and be successful in their role including: understanding corporate/business Drivers , the realities of Instructional Design in the corporate world, corporate instructional design processes, adult learning theories that matter in corporate.

  • Case Study: You'll experience corporate instructional design by following a unique case study to solve a business problem. 
  • Assignment #1: #BYOP (Bring Your Own Project) create your project story and intake request

MODULE 2: Project Management Basics for Corporate ID

In this module, you'll learn the basics of managing instructional design projects from start to finish including: traditional and agile project management approaches used in corporate instructional design. You'll also learn various tips, tools and software for efficient project management.


MODULE 3: Conducting a Training Needs Analysis

Here, you'll learn how to carry out an effective training needs analysis or assessment. Every corporate instructional designer is expected to know how to get to the root of every training request to identify the training gaps. By conducting a thorough needs assessment, you will be able to propose learning solutions that focus on addressing or closing those gaps.  
  • Case Study: Experience training needs assessment in action on a unique case study. 
  • Assignment #2: For your project, complete your needs analysis report 

MODULE 4: Effective Course Design

As a corporate instructional designer, you'll be counted on to design effective learning experiences. To do this, you'll have to be skilled at identifying and writing effective learning objectives, working with subject matter experts to map and outline the course, gathering and soliciting content from SMEs etc. This module focuses on all these and more, including storyboarding,  identifying the right instructional design strategies and documenting your design approach on an instructional design document (IDD). 
  • Case study: Experience the application of effective design strategy to a real world case study.  
  • Assignment #3: Complete your IDD & Create your storyboard 

MODULE 5: Essentials of Course Development

In this module, you'll learn the process of developing interactive and engaging learning experiences for corporate audiences!  You'll learn how to develop instruction for self-paced instruction and instructor-led delivery in corporate. Here, you'll also learn the requirements for successful instructor-led trainings. 

MODULE 6: Working with Development Tools (E-Learning Authoring)

E-learning is a key deliverable of instructional design, with most projects requiring some form of self-paced instruction delivered via e-learning, for example as a pre-requisite for an instructor-led training. In this module, you'll learn how to leverage the use of industry standard development tools such as Articulate 360 and Adobe Captivate to build your self-paced e-learning. In addition to learning how to navigate these tools. We'll cover basic visual design to make your projects aesthetically pleasing to the eye while still delivering on learning objectives. 

  • Case study: Experience the development of our learning solution from our case study.  
  • Assignment #4: Develop an e-learning sample from your project idea 

MODULE 7: Working with Development Tools (Multimedia Creation)

As a corporate instructional designer, you'll be expected to know how to work with different forms of media including creating and editing video, audio, voice-over, 2D animations, etc. In this module, you'll learn how to spice up your course material with rich and meaningful media that will make your corporate audiences crave for more. We'll work with video editing and creation tools such as Camtasia, Premiere Pro, Vyond etc. You'll also learn how to use software to create great voice overs that you can incorporate into your projects to bring them to life. 

  • Case study: Experience the development of multimedia for our case study
  • Assignment #5: Create multimedia assets to be incorporated into your e-learning sample project. 

MODULE 8: Corporate Training: From Implementation & Beyond

You've put in a lot of effort to build a robust learning solution for the business, you'll be expected to effectively implement and launch the program and also evaluate the effectiveness of the solution. In this module, you'll learn how to execute your implementation plan flawlessly including an effective rollout and communication to your organization. In addition, every corporate instructional designer must be able to evaluate the effectiveness of launched training programs, so we'll explore how we can accomplish this important task as well. 

MODULE 10: Positioning for ID Opportunities (THE ID RESUME REVAMP)

In this module, you'll learn how to craft an impact driven ID resume that clearly shows the value you'll add and grab the attention of any hiring manager.  

MODULE 11: Positioning for ID Opportunities (THE STANDOUT ID PORTFOLIO)

In this module, you'll learn to create a standout portfolio and add all the assets you've built in previous modules. A standout portfolio with projects that tells a compelling story is exactly what you need to get any hiring manager's attention. 

Other amazing features and bonuses include:

Worksheets & Templates

Full access to all the course templates and worksheets that makes you look like a genius and create high-quality learning solutions that'll make you look like a corporate L&D hero. 

Masterclass 

You also get full access to my recorded webinar and masterclass on how to transition into corporate instructional design. 

One on One Mentoring

You'll also get personal attention with one on one mentoring opportunities from day one.   

Live Webinars

You'll be able to attend a series of live webinars intended to provide group coaching for participants in this program. We'll start with a kick off webinar, followed by a series of group coaching calls and end with a capstone webinar where you'll present your project. 

Networking & Connectivity

Other features embedded in this course to enrich your learning experience includes: opportunities to network and connect with others and engage in conversations via the community portal and discussion boards. 

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Your confidence grows as you go through this course...

Samantha Barratt
Learning Designer & Content Creator

Ade reviewed my portfolio as I was beginning to apply for ID positions. I was amazed by the detail and thorough consideration given to my portfolio. He shared a screencast video which he annotated with thoughtful comments on how I could improve my site and content. His comments were respectful of my efforts yet offered useful ideas about how I might improve. I am now employed as an ID and feedback like Ade's was so insightful in helping me to reach this goal. Thanks for your support Ade!"

THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU, IF

YOU WANT TO SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS AS A NEW INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER

As a new instructional designer, in order to be successful in a corporate setting, you will need to demonstrate your ability to solve business problems by creating effective learning solutions including synchronous and asynchronous online learning experiences and in person instructor led training programs. This online course will help you gain mastery of those skills.


YOU ARE AN ASPIRING INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER WHO WANTS TO LEARN THE REQUIRED ID SKILLS 

As an aspiring instructional designer, there is no better way to start to position yourself to become an instructional designer than to begin acquiring the knowledge and skills that corporate instructional designers use everyday to get their work done.

YOU ARE A TRANSITIONING TEACHER/TRAINER WHO WANTS TO UPSKILL INTO INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN

If you are a teacher or educator transitioning into instructional design, this corporate instructional design mastery course will equip you with the knowledge and skills you require for success as a corporate instructional designer. Equipped with these skills and much better understanding, you will be able to confidently and effectively communicate the value you can add to any organization.

YOU ARE AN EXISTING INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER IN ACADEMIA/EDUCATION

As a corporate instructional designer, you’ll not only be increasing your earning potential, but you will also be collaborating with stakeholders and subject matter experts to create learning solutions that helps businesses achieve their goals and objectives. This is very different from creating courses for students in K-12 or higher ed. This online course teaches you those instructional design skills that you will use to thrive and succeed in the corporate setting.

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THIS PROGRAM IS NOT FOR YOU, IF

  • You are not open to learning new strategies and skills
  • You are not ready to do the work and implement what you learn
  • You're looking for a quick fix 
  • You are expecting to upskill and land a corporate ID role overnight 
  • You want a job and not a fulfilling, prosperous career 

FAQS

The creator and instructor of this program, Ade Bakare is a certified professional in talent development who still works in corporate as a senior instructional designer and he shares his wealth of knowledge and skills in this online course. 

This program will help you acquire the knowledge and skills you'll require to be successful as a corporate instructional designer. It will also teach you the action steps you need to take in order to properly position yourself to attract opportunities. 

The truth is that no program, no matter how great it is, can guarantee you a job and this program does not guarantee you a job. What this program aims to do is to help you take the right steps towards upskilling yourself and positioning yourself to attract those opportunities in corporate. 

The courses in this program are NOT released to you all at once, they are scheduled to be released at appropriate dates and times in the program. This is aimed at keeping you focused on learning and accomplishing what's most important each week.   

You will have lifetime access to the course and materials provided to you in this program.

Yes, this program is very hands-on and you'll be required to complete tasks and assignments that contributes towards your upskilling and positioning for corporate ID opportunities. 

The group coaching calls are held biweekly and they will take place on Fridays from 6:30pm - 7:30pm E.S.T, with the exception of the kickoff webinar which will take place on Friday July 1st from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. 

If you are unable to make any of the group coaching calls, you can simply catch the recording.

Yes, you will have the opportunity to schedule one on one support as needed. This session can be used to get expert review and feedback of your resume and portfolio.

The next cohort of this program is scheduled to start on October 3rd 2022.

Yes, this program is perfect for those just starting out as instructional designers. It will give you a solid foundation and help you acquire exceptional skills that ensures success in your new role. 

We want you to be satisfied with your purchase, but we also want you to give your best effort to apply all of the strategies in the course. We provide a 21-day money-back guarantee for the Program. That money-back guarantee is governed by the following terms.  In order to qualify for a refund you must submit proof that you did the work in the course and that it did not work for you.

In the event that you decide your purchase was not the right decision, within 21 days of program start, contact our support team at info@corporateidmastery.com and let us know you’d like a refund by the 21st day at 11:59 EST. You must include your coursework with your request for a refund. If you request a refund and do not include your coursework by the 21st day, you will not be granted a refund.  The work that you need to submit  with your request for a refund includes ALL of the following items:
 
-A write up of your project story and intake request
-A completed training needs analysis report
-A completed IDD and storyboard.

We will NOT provide refunds more than 21 days following the date of purchase. After day 21, all payments are non-refundable and you are responsible for full payment of the fees.

Learn instructional design best practices from a certified learning and development professional making a global impact in the biotechnology industry.

There is more to instructional design that just being able to create e-learning using storyline or captivate. In this course, you will learn the wholistic skills you need to become a well-rounded instructional designer and be able to respond to requests from decision makers within the organization. You will learn how to partner with SMEs and stakeholders to identify gaps in employee knowledge and skills, conduct training needs assessment, establish learning objectives, design and develop effective and engaging learning solutions. You will also learn ways to evaluate the effectiveness of the learning solutions you create.

As a biotechnology industry expert, our instructor, Ade has led numerous corporate instructional design projects that have produced learning solutions that helped address business concerns for biotech companies like Human Genome Sciences, GlaxoSmithKline, Novavax, Emergent BioSolutions and MilliporeSigma.  

Till today, I still work as a senior instructional designer and consultant to some of biggest biotech companies in the world.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Ade Bakare MS, RAC, CPTD
Sr. Instructional Designer & Consultant

Ade is a certified professional in talent development with over ten years of experience creating engaging learning experiences for corporate audiences in the pharma/biotech & life sciences industry.  Ade currently works as a senior corporate instructional designer and he possesses a wealth of knowledge and skill in instructional design. His efforts in past and current projects have helped to solve business problems resulting from gaps in knowledge & skill. He has also helped aspiring instructional designers who currently work in critical high valued industries.

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Instructional Design in the corporate world
  • Core foundation for success as a corporate instructional designer
  • Instructional Design Models
  • Being Agile with A.D.D.I.E 
  • Adult Learning Theories that Matter in Corporate
  • Understanding Business Drivers
  • Project Management Basics for IDs
  • Case Study 
  • Assignment #1: Choose your course & create your project plan

Learn how to carry out an effective training needs analysis or assessment. Every corporate instructional designer is expected to know how to get to the root of every training request to identify the gaps in your learners. By conducting a thorough needs assessment, you will be able to propose learning solutions that focus on addressing or closing those gaps.  

Learn the key components of an effective course design process because this is where instructional design really happens!

  • Writing effective learning objectives
  • Bloom’s Taxonomy and Learning objectives
  • Defining delivery approach
  • Working with SMEs on course design (course mapping, outlining, etc.)
  • Defining instructional strategies
  • Documenting your design approach in an IDD
  • Storyboarding for E-learning  
  • Case study (continued)
  • Assignment #3: Complete your IDD & Create your storyboard 

Learn the how to develop interactive and engaging learning experiences leveraging the use of industry standard development tools!

  • The course development process 
  • Development of instruction for Self-paced E-learning
  • Developing for instructor-led delivery  
  • Demo: Working with multi-media and associated tools (video, voice-over script and audio)
  • Working with Authoring tools: Beginner's Guide to Adobe Captivate [Demo]
  • Working with Multimedia (Video Editing): Premiere Pro  [Demo] | Vyond Animations
  • Working with Multimedia (Audio): Voiceover scripting & production 
  • Assignment #4: Create your course project  

Learn how to implement your training programs and evaluate the effectiveness of your training in corporate! 

  • Implementing corporate training programs
  • Approach for implementing self-paced vs instructor-led programs
  • Learning Management Systems & your Implementation Strategy 
  • Evaluating training effectiveness on multiple levels [Kirkpatrick Model in Action]
  • Rollout and communication to the organization

You have acquired the knowledge and skills required, now its time 'ID-OPTIMIZE' your LinkedIn Profile, Resume and Build your Portfolio. Take advantage of one on one support 

  • Optimizing your Resume & LinkedIn for ID opportunities
  • Creating your ID portfolio and adding your course project
  • Schedule One on One time to get further assistance & support 
  • You're ready to start applying!

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