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4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

IDOLCourses Academy is exactly what I needed to quickly learn essential skills and resources for instructional design success. Dr. Robin, coach Cindy, and mentors Chris, Mandy, CJ and Tracy were amazi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I finally completed my MVP portfolio. The hardest part was devoting the much needed time to create all the detailed assets and graphics. I got stuck on the simple things at first (ie: font/color palle... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Over the past 8 weeks I have learned a lot about Instructional Design. Dr. Robin Sargent and her group of mentors and coaches are wonderful and very informative. The fact that you are never "behind" i... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

IDOL Academy is like an immersion school for Instructional Design. I have learned so much in such a short time! It's a great community, and I feel very supported by my coaches, mentors, and peers. The... See more

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We are the trade school for instructional design and online learning that serves clients while developing the next generation of creative learning designers. Our signature program is the IDOL courses Academy. The only implementation program of its kind to that not only shows you exactly how to create your job application assets and build a portfolio from scratch, but also includes credentials, mentorship, expert coaching, and paid experience opportunities in corporate instructional design and online learning for life!


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The IDOL courses academy has given me a…

The IDOL courses academy has given me a plethora of knowledge and community that I am excited to use throughout my journey into ID. I feel prepared for a job in ID and am looking forward to where it will take me, all thanks to IDOL!

November 30, 2022
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Wow! Thank you for sharing your experience. We can't wait to see where your new skills will take you either!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you IDOL Courses Academy!

Thank you IDOL Courses Academy! I am extremely grateful to have continued access to experienced mentors and coaches, who guided me throughout my learning journey. This program offers a lifetime of access to a wealth of design-focused knowledge and resources.

August 11, 2022
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So glad you're still making use of the Mentor sessions and Coach feedback. Thank you for your review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful Support and Instruction

This course has given me the skills and knowledge I need in order to transfer from classroom teacher to a fully-certified IDOL! I couldn't be happier or more satisfied!
Thank you!

November 20, 2022
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🎉Wonderful! Congratulations on earning your Learning Designer credential. We're very proud that you put in the work and made good use of all the resources at your disposal. Thanks so much for sharing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you want to become and instructional…

If you want to become and instructional designer and elearning content creator, IDOL courses is the way to go. The lessons are intentionally designed to close knowledge gaps. I love the fact that the entire program is grounded in solid research.

November 19, 2022
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Thank you so much for your review! We really try our best to make sure that our students can go through the Academy and come out a well-rounded ID professional. So glad you were able to experience that.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The best thing about IDOL is the community

The best thing about IDOL is the support from the community. The one thing I wish were different is the videos embedded in the course. I wish they were not live videos and were pre-recorded videos that had visuals to explain.

November 17, 2022
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Thank you for your feedback. Please email us at info@idolcourses.com with any other feedback you think can help us further improve the Academy. We're always listening and want to be able to provide our students with the best!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Much appreciated.

Much appreciated.

We were very impressed by the process.

November 15, 2022
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Wonderful. So glad you enjoyed your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What makes the academy great is the community.

What makes the academy great is the extensive content and resources available to all members. Additionally, it is a permanent community in which all members are able to continuously grow and learn from each other, from mentors to coaches to members.

November 13, 2022
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We like to say that the Academy was built for IDOLs, by IDOLs. We're so glad that you felt the support from our wonderful Community!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

IDOL Academy is like an immersion…

IDOL Academy is like an immersion school for Instructional Design. I have learned so much in such a short time! It's a great community, and I feel very supported by my coaches, mentors, and peers. The IDOL Academy has a pretty vast wealth of learning resources that I am gradually working my way through in addition to the coursework. Dr.Robin Sargent's positive energy has been a great motivator and confidence booster for me. I was hesitant at first but now I am so glad that I made the decision to join.

October 30, 2022
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What a great description of the Academy. Thank you for your review. We're also glad you decided to join us!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The IDOL academy has given me a…

The IDOL academy has given me a foundation of knowledge and skills to begin a new career in instructional design with confidence! The work is accessible, fun, and well supported through mentors, coaches, and the large body of resources available through the academy.

October 23, 2022
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Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you have gained confidence to transition into the ID field. Remember that we're always updating and adding additional resources to further your professional development.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great course

Overall the IDOL course is a great choice for those looking to learn theories and get hands on experience in instructional design.

October 22, 2022
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Thank you so much for your review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Step by step

IDOL Courses go through step by step what you NEED to know and allow you to fill in the missing pieces as needed. I appreciate how it is an at your own pace course, but still has guidance and set meeting times/mentor hours.

October 20, 2022
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Thanks for your review! We understand that everyone comes to the Academy at a different stage, so we really wanted to make sure this was reflected in the way we structured it. So glad you were able to benefit from it.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Wealth of Resources

I have really enjoyed the wealth of information in the IDOLS courses and have consistently referred back to the content. There is so much there that I can also continue my learning for as long as I want. Need to learn a skill? Go back to IDOLS and take the course. It's also a great community to be a part of.

September 4, 2022
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Thank you for the review. We are so glad that you have found value in IDOL courses and continue referring to the content. You have lifetime access as a member including all updates!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The most supportive program ever

The most supportive program ever.
I enjoyed every stage and every lesson! Thank you IDOLs community, mentors, and coaches :)

September 2, 2022
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We appreciate your review and love the IDOL community as well!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thorough and Effective Training for IDs!

The IDOL Academy is comprehensive, supportive, and useful. The content is thorough. I have learned skills and behaviors to apply in my ID job search, and there are many more topics that I can continue to learn about. The iterative process of learn, attend live webinars and mentor sessions, share with peers, implement peer feedback, share with professionals and implement that feedback is so useful. I felt supported and seen the entire time.

August 8, 2022
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Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you and so glad that you felt supported in your IDOL journey!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

IDOL is an incredible academy to learn…

IDOL is an incredible academy to learn instructional design skills. There is absolutely no way I could have accomplished as much as I have the past 7 weeks on my own. The community is the best part about the course. The feedback and support from fellow cohort members as well as the guidance and leadership from coaches and mentors makes the course worth every penny. The reason why I would not rate the academy a 5/5 is because I do believe the course could be improved in several ways. Some of the lessons are include too much information that is not broken down enough for beginners. It is also difficult to locate materials at times. The course has undergone changes recently that have made it better, but the videos do not always reflect those changes. For example, it is not uncommon for the instructions or videos to refer to course materials that are no longer available or in use in the academy. This makes meeting expectations difficult. Overall, I would highly recommend this course.

August 4, 2022
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IDOL is continuously evolving and we appreciate feedback from our community members to make it better. We love the IDOL community too!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

IDOL member

Wow! I thought I could get into the Instructional Design field on my own. I got a lot of great work done but, IDOL Courses Academy is definitely setting me up for success. I am so grateful to all their resources especially that it is a lifelong membership!

August 1, 2022
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Thank you for the review. IDOL is here to help you accomplish your BIG IDOL goals and beyond. You are right with lifetime access you can continue to refer back to the content! You also get all the updates.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Some questions were confusing

Some questions were confusing; especially the options given for ADDIE. I think that the options need to be clearly expressed concerning the tasks done during each of the phases. This would make it more meaningful. It would also be helpful if the answers to the questions were explained once the responses are submitted.

July 27, 2022
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Thank you for the feedback. We appreciate the members of IDOL letting us know how we can improve.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great investment!

IDOL Courses Academy has been well-worth the investment. The course is very motivating, and provides the resources and mentoring that have supported me in the creation of a portfolio that I am proud to share.

July 25, 2022
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We are thrilled that you have created a proud portfolio. Thank you for sharing!

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