What does it take to move from a training background into a remote instructional design role?

In this episode, Devlin Peck talks with Daniel Guimont, who started his career in physical education and fitness training before making the leap into instructional design. Daniel shares exactly how he built his portfolio, applied to 150+ roles, and ultimately landed a remote learning consultant position.

You’ll hear Daniel’s honest insights on:

• How he navigated the competitive job market (and dealt with rejections along the way)
• The portfolio projects he created, including custom illustrations and AI-powered Storyline scenarios
• Lessons learned about persistence, mindset, and positioning yourself as an instructional designer

Whether you’re an educator exploring new career options or an aspiring ID looking for practical strategies, Daniel’s journey will give you both encouragement and actionable ideas.

Watch the full video interview on YouTube:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCnCtmYOUgY

Explore Daniel’s portfolio projects in the Showcase:
👉 https://www.peckacademy.com/showcase/daniel-guimont

Visit Daniel’s portfolio site directly:
👉 https://www.danielguimont.com

Become a Certified Instructional Designer with Peck Academy:                             👉https://www.peckacademy.com

Working on the transition into instructional design but need more guidance applying your transferrable skills? Grab the free Become an ID checklist: https://www.devlinpeck.com/become-an-id-checklist

Does the idea of leaving the classroom make you feel like you're starting from scratch?

You're not alone! It can be daunting trying to figure out how your current skills will fit into a new context. (Not to mention, how to communicate those skills through your portfolio or resume)

But guess what? You have more transferable strengths than you might think.

In this episode, Sabrina Gonzales brings together some former educators from the Devlin Peck team to share the top teaching strategies they're STILL using as instructional designers today.

Check out examples from Joanna Cappuccilli, Shawn Porter, Kristin Dominguez, and Scott Schmidt as they share insights from their ID journeys. 

As current designers and former educators, their experiences will help you reassess your current toolbox and identify areas where you may need to fill the gaps.

Looking for support and mentorship to help you prepare to tackle whatever instructional design obstacles come your way? 👉 Enroll in the ID Bootcamp: http://idbootcamp.com

How do instructional designers who've been in the field for a while solve their biggest challenges?

In this live discussion replay, we chat with a panel of seasoned IDs who share their insights on how they solve real-life problems on the job.

Hear from Kristin Dominguez, Sabrina Gonzales, Robbie Christian, Rachna Ghiya and Daniel Guimont as they give us the insider look at their day-to-day experiences.

They discuss some of their most memorable obstacles and the solutions they've found along the way, revealing the problem-solving skills that have made them standout instructional designers.

Whether it's identifying performance problems, navigating missing data to inform a design, or catching up with SMEs to meet deadlines, this replay has plenty of invaluable tips and tricks to share that you won't want to miss!

Join the free ID Community: https://www.devlinpeck.com/id

Grab the Become an ID Checklist: https://www.devlinpeck.com/become-an-id-checklist

If you're trying to gain traction in a competitive instructional design job market and aren't sure what steps to take next, then grab the free Become an ID checklist: 👉 https://www.devlinpeck.com/become-an-id-checklist
 
Have you been struggling to land ID interviews? Or maybe you're just curious about what questions really get asked in those crucial final rounds?

In this live event replay, Scott Schmidt chats with Isabella Hashimoto, a standout instructional designer who was able to land 3 interviews in only one week.

We go over what motivated her to switch careers, the key skills that interviewers love, and how she managed to land so many interviews in such a short time.

Check out Isabella's responses to Scott's questions and those from the larger ID community to  give you an inside perspective and help you get ahead in the competitive job market.

You can view Isabella's portfolio here: https://www.isabellahashimoto.com/

Are you preparing for your first instructional design job? Or need some guidance on how to make the most of it? Grab the free Become an ID checklist here: https://www.devlinpeck.com/become-an-id-checklist

In this live event, Kirstin Dominguez, Sabrina Gonzales, and our guests give you the tips you need to succeed in any ID role.

Chiming in with their own experience is our panel of instructional designers including Sean Anderson, Lucy Aguilar, and Jackie Flavio.

They share a bit about their ID journeys, how they've found success in their current role, and then answer several live-submitted questions.

Whether you're still on the job hunt, or you're a current ID looking to enhance your presence on your team, this event will give you the perspective you need to elevate your confidence as a designer.

Find Sean, Lucy, and Jackie's portfolios (plus 30 more) in the showcase: https://www.devlinpeck.com/showcase

Looking for highly personalized guidance and feedback to help you land the ID role you're looking for? Join the ID Bootcamp! https://www.devlinpeck.com/bootcamp

Want to learn more about how to become an instructional designer, grow your freelance business, or build your eLearning portfolio?

In this live session replay, we answer the most-upvoted questions from the instructional design community with a panel of those on my team, representing the corporate, freelance, and public education spheres of the ID industry.

Hop on a call with our team to discuss your current ID challenges, questions, and goals, and we'll help you move forward.

Find their portfolios and more at https://www.devlinpeck.com/showcase

Watch the full guide to Become an ID in 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaLCPR-_M5U

Ready to get started on your journey to become an instructional designer Instructional design is a satisfying, lucrative career, and there's an ever-growing need for skilled instructional designers.

This comprehensive guide will help you tick all of the right boxes and land your first instructional design job.

Plus, this guide has been updated to include new data from over 100 hiring managers and over 600 working instructional designers, as well as my personal experience helping people get into the field.

In this episode, we address what an instructional designer is, what an instructional designer does, and why you may want to become one, then we dive into the specifics of exactly how to become an instructional designer.

Hop on a call with our team to discuss your current ID challenges, questions, and goals, and we'll help you move forward in your instructional design journey.

Grab my free Become an ID checklist at becomeanid.com

Read the article, “How to Become an Instructional Designer”

Is instructional design right for you? Watch the video

Explore the Become an Instructional Designer playlist

Check out the 2024 Instructional Design Hiring Manager Survey Report

Subscribe to the Devlin Peck YouTube channel

Visit my website at https://www.devlinpeck.com 

How do freelance instructional designers spend their workday? Nicole Stephens talks about starting and maintaining her freelance ID business, and gives helpful insights for those who want to do the same.

Can you begin an instructional design career as a digital nomad? Find out how Chris Jorgensen was able to start working as an ID as he traveled Europe.

How do you launch a successful freelance eLearning business? In this Q&A, Devlin and Robbie share insights from their own experiences, including great advice about what to do - and what not to do - when striking out on your own as an instructional designer.