This week only · Doors close Friday, Oct 30
Join free until January
Build your instructional design portfolio with my step-by-step HARPER Method, a members-only Career Hub and a plan made for teachers. Pay $0 today. Your first payment isn’t until January.
- Turn your teaching experience into a clear career plan
- Build your first portfolio piece step by step, with real examples to learn from
- Ask questions in the members-only Career Hub
$0 today. After your 72-day free trial, it’s $117/month until you cancel. Cancel before your trial ends and you won’t be charged.
Why now
Instructional design has changed. Your plan should too.
Hiring managers want to see a portfolio that shows how you think, and in 2026 they expect you to be comfortable working with AI tools. The good news: teaching already gave you most of the skills. What’s usually missing is a clear plan and one or two strong portfolio pieces.
That’s exactly what this membership helps you build, so you can walk into the new year ready to apply.
What you get
Everything you need to go from teacher to instructional designer
1
HARPER Method 2.0
My 6-level, step-by-step program: build a career plan, analyze, design your strategy, package your course, then evaluate and revise.
2
Portfolio Pit Stop
Build your portfolio shell with guided lessons and real portfolio examples to learn from.
3
5-Day Career Challenge
A quick-start challenge to get clear on your instructional design career path.
4
Start Here challenge
A gamified onboarding plan, so you always know your next step.
5
Career Hub
The members-only support area, where you can ask me questions as you go.
6
AI-Ready Portfolio Checklist
My new 2026 checklist with 44 practical checks, built right into your plan.
Your $117/month rate stays locked in for as long as you’re a member.
How it works
Three simple steps
1
Join free today
Add your card to start. You pay $0 today.
2
Build your plan and portfolio
Start with the Start Here challenge, then work through HARPER Level 1 and the Portfolio Pit Stop at your own pace.
3
Decide in January
I’ll email you a reminder before your trial ends. Stay for $117/month, or cancel before then and pay nothing.
Who you’ll learn from
Hi, I’m Crystal
I started eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners in 2019 to help teachers and career changers find their way into instructional design. I have a master’s degree in eLearning and instructional design, and my free guides and challenges have been used thousands of times.
This membership is where I put everything I know: the plan, the steps and the support.
Questions
Good to know before you join
When will I be charged?
Not today. Your free trial lasts 72 days, so your first payment of $117 is in January, on the date shown at checkout. After that, it renews monthly until you cancel.
How do I cancel?
Send me a message through my contact page before your trial ends, and you won’t be charged. I’ll also email you a reminder before your trial ends.
Do I need to be a teacher?
No. The membership is designed with teachers in mind, but anyone moving into instructional design is welcome.
How much time do I need?
Everything is self-paced, so you can fit it around your schedule. Even a couple of hours a week keeps your portfolio moving.
I already bought the HARPER Method. Is this for me?
Yes. The membership adds the Career Hub, the 5-Day Career Challenge and the Start Here plan, so you can finish what you started with support.
Is the portfolio review included?
No. My personal video review of your portfolio, résumé and LinkedIn is a separate $57 add-on. You’ll see the option after you join.
Ready to build your portfolio this season?
Join free until January. Doors close Friday, October 30 at 11:59 pm ET.
$0 today. After your 72-day free trial, it’s $117/month until you cancel. Cancel before your trial ends and you won’t be charged.