Getting Started as a Corporate Instructional Designer & Digital Learning Professional (Live Q&A)
Date:
July 11, 2026
Time:
1 pm (EST)
Location:
Live Online Webinar
Getting Started as a Corporate Instructional Designer & Digital Learning Professional (Live Q&A)
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Get Direct Answers from An Experienced Corporate Instructional Designer & Digital Learning Professional
Join us for a live, interactive Q&A where our expert answers the questions aspiring instructional designers ask most. We'll begin with pre-submitted questions from registrants, discuss the current job market, explore the skills that matter most today, and finish with a live audience Q&A.
Whether you're wondering where to start, what skills employers actually want, how AI is changing instructional design, or how to land your first role, this session is designed to give you practical answers—not theory.
This live webinar will give you the opportunity to hear directly from an experienced corporate instructional designers, e-learning developer, learning consultant, and digital learning professional who has built a successful career in the field.
We'll also discuss one of the biggest topics impacting the profession today: Artificial Intelligence. You'll learn how AI is changing instructional design, which AI skills employers value, and how to position yourself as a modern digital learning professional.
Moderated by Ade Bakare, Founder & CLO of the Corporate Instructional Design Mastery Institute (CIDMI), this webinar brings together experienced professionals from corporate learning, instructional design, e-learning development, learning technologies, and talent development. Whether you're considering a career change, transitioning from teaching, or simply exploring the profession, you'll leave with greater clarity and a practical roadmap.
Whether you're wondering where to start, what skills employers actually want, how AI is changing instructional design, or how to land your first role, this session is designed to give you practical answers—not theory.
This live webinar will give you the opportunity to hear directly from an experienced corporate instructional designers, e-learning developer, learning consultant, and digital learning professional who has built a successful career in the field.
We'll also discuss one of the biggest topics impacting the profession today: Artificial Intelligence. You'll learn how AI is changing instructional design, which AI skills employers value, and how to position yourself as a modern digital learning professional.
Moderated by Ade Bakare, Founder & CLO of the Corporate Instructional Design Mastery Institute (CIDMI), this webinar brings together experienced professionals from corporate learning, instructional design, e-learning development, learning technologies, and talent development. Whether you're considering a career change, transitioning from teaching, or simply exploring the profession, you'll leave with greater clarity and a practical roadmap.
Got Questions?
Click below to submit your questions ahead of the event and our SME will answer the most popular ones live.
Who Should Attend
- Professionals interested in starting a career in Corporate Instructional Design
- Teachers and educators looking to transition into corporate learning
- Learning & Development professionals who want to strengthen their instructional design skills
- HR, Training, and Talent Development professionals expanding into digital learning
- Career changers looking for a flexible, high-demand profession
- Anyone curious about how AI is transforming instructional design and workplace learning
What You Will Learn
- How to Break Into Corporate Instructional Design: Learn what instructional designers actually do, the different career paths available, and the step-by-step roadmap to landing your first role.
- The Skills Employers Are Looking For: Discover the technical and professional skills hiring managers expect.
- How AI is Reshaping Instructional Design: Learn how AI is changing course development, content creation, assessments, learning experiences, and productivity—and which AI skills are worth learning today..
- Building a Portfolio That Gets Interviews: Learn what employers expect to see in an instructional design portfolio, common mistakes to avoid, and how to create projects that demonstrate real-world capability.
- Choosing the Right Learning Path: Understand the differences between certificates, bootcamps, university programs, and self-paced learning so you can choose the option that best fits your goals and budget.
- Inside the World of Corporate Learning: Gain insight into how corporate learning teams operate, how instructional designers collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders, and what a typical day looks like.
- Career Opportunities & Salary Expectations: Learn about the different roles available and what professionals typically earn..
- Live Q&A: Get your questions answered directly during a dedicated live Q&A session.
Speaker
Ade Bakare MS, RAC, CPTD
Founder & Chief Learning Officer, Corporate Instructional Design Mastery Institute (CIDMI)
Ade is a certified Learning & Development professional with over 15 years of experience designing learning solutions for global corporate learning organizations across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing. Throughout his career, he has helped professionals successfully transition into instructional design and digital learning careers through practical, industry-focused training.