K-12 to Corporate: An Instructional Design Overview to Transitioning

This foundation course provides a high-level overview for K-12 educators looking to pivot into corporate instructional design. This program is highly recommended before taking the Introduction to Instructional Design program. The focus of this course is to provide insights into the expectations of the corporate environment— foster an instructional designer mindset— highlight the similarities and differences between the skills required in corporate training and K-12 education— identify transferable skills— and emphasize effective communication of your value proposition. Further, it breaks down the shift from pedagogy to andragogy, showing how to translate classroom skills into business competencies. The content focuses on practical steps to bridge the gap between traditional education and the corporate learning and development sector, providing the technical and networking skills needed to secure a new role. RESOURCES INCLUDED ARE: • Making the Transition: An Educator's Roadmap to Corporate Instructional Design eBook • Activity worksheets • Information factsheets • PowerPoint slides • Videos with audio and closed captions • Certificate of Completion