Gain the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as an instructional designer.

Follow my step-by-step process to developing effective eLearning courses from scratch.

Are you feeling lost in your journey to becoming an instructional designer?

Are you attempting to create eLearning courses but struggling to navigate the process?

There are so many skills you need to master, and so many areas you need to become proficient in. It can be difficult to know where to start, and how to progress.

Do you lack confidence in your skills, and feel like you are not progressing as quickly as you would like?

This can be frustrating and demotivating, and it can make it feel like your dream of becoming an instructional designer is slipping away.

Do you struggle to find time to focus on everything and often feel like you are falling behind?

Between work, family commitments, and other responsibilities, it can be challenging to find the time you need to develop your skills and advance your career. As a result, you might often feel like you're falling behind, which can add to your stress and anxiety.

If any of these problems sound familiar, you're not alone. Many aspiring instructional designers struggle with these same challenges.

THAT'S WHAT INSPIRED ME TO BUILD THIS PLACE...

INTRODUCING

The eLearning and Instructional Design for Beginners Community

The eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Community consists of hundreds of individuals from around the world who are working together to establish, grow, and advance their skills and career in instructional design.

Whether you're new to the field or an experienced designer looking to improve your skills, we have the support and resources necessary to help you succeed.

Get access to a curation of information on creating engaging and interactive eLearning courses. Learn the HARPER Method, a step-by-step process that will teach you how to design effective interactive lessons that keep your learners actively engaged and mastering the learning content in an online course.

You'll also receive mentorship and support to help you build your portfolio and get the job you want!

THE COMMUNITY WILL HELP YOU:

Gain a strong understanding of the tools you need to learn in order to create stunning & standout eLearning projects for your portfolio and work.

Eliminate the guesswork and gain confidence in your strategy by following a step-by-step roadmap.

Build a career that not only brings you joy & fulfillment but also generates predictable & recurring income, providing you with the freedom & lifestyle you desire.

Tap into the collective knowledge & experience of a community of instructional designers, course creators, and experts who support each other.

Access exclusive resources, templates, & tools to streamline your eLearning and instructional design projects.

Become infinitely better at your ability to run instructional design projects on a day to day basis, so that you have way more time and far less stress.

I'M CRYSTAL.

Hi, I'm Crystal Harper, founder of eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners. I hold an M.A. in Instructional Design & eLearning from the University of Central Florida, and I've spent 8+ years designing online courses, microlearning and job aids.

Since 2019, I've focused on helping new and aspiring instructional designers, from teachers moving into corporate instructional design to experienced designers who want to upskill and connect with peers.

In 2019, I took all of my knowledge and experience and created eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners so I could help new and aspiring instructional designers succeed in their careers. It grew into the eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Community.

I've now helped hundreds of people start and build their instructional design careers, and I genuinely love supporting my members!

Charles Parker, Instructional Design & Tech Specialist, Delaware Technical Community College

"Crystal has created an easy-to-follow method that, in my opinion, should be adopted more. I've been a member since the beginning and have found this to be a great learning experience, being able to keep my skills current and up-to-date easily, as well as conveniently.

It is not only informative but adaptable to most situations and organizations. As soon as you join, you will feel right at home. I feel this is one of the best investments I've made. Thank you, Crystal, for founding a place where we can all conveniently grow our skills and develop our eLearning skills together."

HELP AT EVERY STAGE OF YOUR ELEARNING PROJECTS INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN & CAREER

I love helping people take their dreams from possibility to reality with their instructional design career, and I provide everything you need to do so within 90 days or less (or longer if you prefer!). Including:

THE HARPER METHOD

My step-by-step course takes you from a dream to a successful instructional design career and business

My signature HARPER Method is THE most practical and comprehensive program to help you start, build, and grow a successful instructional design career and business.

This isn't about learning a bunch of tired theory - When you've completed the roadmap, you WILL have a well-crafted career and business plan, including a defined personal and professional brand, your sales and marketing strategies in place, and a services list constructed for your business website.

You will also clearly define the targeted projects for your instructional design portfolio and a website with everything in place to achieve real, long-term success.

TECH WALKTHROUGHS

Practical tutorials for the most popular eLearning and freelancer tech

Tired of figuring out what software tools you need to know and wasting time with tech? I've got you covered!

The library releases step-by-step walkthroughs for the most popular eLearning software and freelance tools - from authoring tools like Storyline and Adobe Captivate to designing assets using software tools such as Adobe & Camtasia.

And if you run into problems or have more specific needs, you can get help in our community's dedicated "tech talk" section.

MASTER YOUR INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SKILLS

My step-by-step program takes you from beginner to a skilled instructional designer

My eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners program will teach you the systematic process of instructional design to help you build all the projects you need for your portfolio and instructional design business while helping you stay current in the field.

I have a huge library of content for you to dive straight into as soon as you join, from full courses on topics ranging from gamification to storyboarding, to assessment strategies and special trainings that deep dive on a range of specific topics.

When you've completed eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners, you WILL have all the skills to develop fully-functioning professional eLearning courses, following graduate-level and research-based practices, built on my 8+ years of designing online courses.

REAL PEOPLE, REAL CAREERS & BUSINESSES, REAL SUCCESS

"The community is wonderful and comprehensive. It includes everything an up-and-coming instructional designer needs."

REBA MARTINEZ
ELEARNING PROJECT MANAGER

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NOT SURE IF ELEARNING & ID FOR BEGINNERS IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

The eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Community is NOT for everyone, and truth be told we’d prefer to help you figure out if it’s not right for you BEFORE you join rather than waste your time. So, let’s cut to the chase...

WHO THE COMMUNITY IS FOR

New and aspiring instructional designers who want to attract clients and projects they want, and make the money they deserve for their work.
Existing instructional designers who want to improve their growth, project management and take their business to the next level.
People who haven't built a portfolio yet, but who are looking for the increased freedom and income an instructional design career can provide - and are willing to put the time and energy into making their instructional design dreams a reality.
Action takers who aren't just going to watch some training videos and never implement. I provide the training and resources, but you still need to do the work!
Instructional designers who have existing clients and want to better leverage their time and knowledge, while helping mission-driven businesses achieve their goals.

WHO THE COMMUNITY IS NOT FOR

People looking for a get rich quick solution - if you think a membership site is going to make you rich overnight, we’re not the right choice for you!
Idea chasers - if you're constantly chasing the next idea and never getting anything off the ground, this isn't a fit for you. An instructional design career takes commitment and focus.
Anyone looking for a quick fix or unwilling to dedicate time to an instructional design business. Successful instructional design careers take time and effort to create and manage.
Someone who is looking for a done for you tech solution. This is not a consultancy firm, I'm not software, and I don't build your portfolio projects and website for you!
People expecting guaranteed results - I know what I teach works (because I'm doing it myself), but I can't guarantee specific results following my advice. I hate to break it to you, but no one can make you that promise!

It might seem strange, me trying to talk you OUT of becoming a member - but truly if the Community is not the right fit then neither of us benefits. I have a vested interest in your success (you won’t stick around long if I'm not helping, right?) - and that all starts by making sure the Community is right for you before you join.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE COMMUNITY

Well of course I think the Community is awesome - it would be concerning if I didn’t! But don’t just take my word for it, check out these screenshots of nice things people are saying...

Screenshots of members' comments about the community

If there's anything at all that you're unsure about, anything I haven't made clear, any concerns or questions, then please contact us at [email protected] and we'll help you out.