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Peck Academy
Land a fulfilling, high-paying instructional design job with expert mentorship, unlimited feedback, and a portfolio that makes you stand out. Our first cohort kicks off on June 2nd, 2025.
Graduate with an industry-backed certification — and if you don't get hired within 6 months, you’ll get 100% of your tuition back.
Since 2020, we’ve helped 600+ students build beautiful portfolios, get hired at Fortune 500 companies, and earn an average salary of $90k USD, all through our industry-leading ID Bootcamp.
Now, after refining our curriculum with an independent body of experts and getting licensed by our state, we’re offering a full-blown Instructional Design Professional Certification program.
Our mission is simple: help you build an unstoppable portfolio, earn a respected credential, and launch a career you love.
Get personalized support from the start
Build skills with on-demand content, live workshops, expert mentorship, and unlimited feedback
Showcase real, high-quality work that hiring managers love
Graduate with an industry-backed credential
Get support while you secure your role and confidently put your new skills to work
With personalized feedback comes incredible confidence.
At Peck Academy, you don’t just turn in work and move on — you get unlimited, in-depth feedback to help you polish your resume, portfolio site, and projects until they're good enough to get you hired.
• Submit your work anytime
• Get actionable feedback within 72 hours
• Grow your skills faster with no guesswork
You'll work 1-on-1 with your dedicated ID Mentor — plus get live feedback in weekly workshops and personalized video reviews between 1-on-1 meetings.
Other programs might hand you a checklist and tell you good job when you submit a project. We stick with you until your work stands out from the crowd and your portfolio will help you get hired.
"Having the feedback really bolstered me — it gave me the confidence to put my project and portfolio out into the world, which was terrifying at first. Without that feedback, I don't know if I would have had the guts to do it."
Instructional Designer at True Group, Inc.
When it comes to landing your dream ID role, cookie-cutter advice just doesn’t cut it. That’s why at Peck Academy, you’ll meet 1-on-1 with your dedicated Instructional Design Mentor to craft a personalized strategy — from your very first project to your top-choice job offer.
Kick things off by mapping out a learning plan tailored to your background, strengths, and career goals — no guessing, no overwhelm.
Lay the foundation for your capstone, scenario-driven eLearning project with expert guidance — so your portfolio stands out and draws in hiring managers.
Work side-by-side with your mentor to position your skills on LinkedIn, refine your ID resume, and craft a personal brand that gets attention.
When it’s time to apply, interview, and negotiate, you won’t be doing it alone. Your mentor will coach you through every step — so you show up ready and confident.
Changing your career is just the beginning. This career will change your life.
Our bootcamp graduates didn't just switch industries — they gained newfound freedom, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose.
➡️ Teachers who felt trapped in the classroom — now thriving as corporate instructional designers.
➡️ Professionals from L&D, graphic design, & customer service — now designing learning for top companies.
➡️ Creatives and educators — now building meaningful work that blends storytelling, strategy, and technology.
What made the difference? A stand-out portfolio. Personalized mentorship. A supportive community. And a program that actually cared about their success. Their stories prove what’s possible — and your story could be next.
Our curriculum focuses on practical skills and hands-on experience that employers are looking for.
With hundreds of lessons across seven comprehensive courses, you'll develop a complete skillset to confidently enter the instructional design field.
Learn instructional design theory, process, and models while building hands-on projects that simulate real-world experience.
Master Articulate Storyline 360, the industry's most popular eLearning authoring tool, through nine hands-on projects.
Create a flagship project that demonstrates your ability to solve real business problems through effective instructional design.
Create a professional portfolio website that gets noticed by employers and clients.
Position your experience effectively to land more interviews.
Prepare for common interview questions and turn interviews into job offers.
Optimize your LinkedIn profile to attract recruiters and potential clients.
Our curriculum is designed with input from an independent Advisory Committee—a diverse group of instructional design leaders who ensure our program reflects current industry standards and employer expectations.
These professionals actively working in the field help us stay ahead of emerging trends and technologies, ensuring you graduate with the most relevant and in-demand skills. Their ongoing guidance ensures our program continues to evolve with the industry, making our graduates highly competitive in the job market.
Leadership Development Project Lead at Reyes Beverage Group
Peck Academy’s certification program caters to individuals seeking to establish themselves in the field of instructional design, particularly for modern learning experiences rooted in adult learning principles. The academy fosters a supportive peer community, ensuring memorable learning experiences and facilitating meaningful connections.
Senior Manager, Learning Design Operations at General Assembly
I support Peck Academy because I’m a strong advocate for learning—and an even stronger advocate for the continued framing and sharing of knowledge within the instructional and learning design community. Peck Academy not only provides access to current industry skills but also fosters a vibrant community of practice that sustains the lifelong knowledge journey.
Senior Instructional Designer at Sheetz
I support the Peck Academy because they offer a wide range of up-to-date educational strategies, ensuring its curriculum is comprehensive and highly relevant. The networking opportunities provide a chance to connect with and learn from peers in the field, introducing fresh ideas and perspectives. The academy's hands-on approach allows everyone to quickly develop skills that have immediate, practical impacts on their work.
Director of Cybersecurity Education at AttackIQ
Leadership Development Project Lead at Reyes Beverage Group
Peck Academy’s certification program caters to individuals seeking to establish themselves in the field of instructional design, particularly for modern learning experiences rooted in adult learning principles. The academy fosters a supportive peer community, ensuring memorable learning experiences and facilitating meaningful connections.
Leadership Development Project Lead at Reyes Beverage Group
Peck Academy’s certification program caters to individuals seeking to establish themselves in the field of instructional design, particularly for modern learning experiences rooted in adult learning principles. The academy fosters a supportive peer community, ensuring memorable learning experiences and facilitating meaningful connections.
Senior Manager, Learning Design Operations at General Assembly
I support Peck Academy because I’m a strong advocate for learning—and an even stronger advocate for the continued framing and sharing of knowledge within the instructional and learning design community. Peck Academy not only provides access to current industry skills but also fosters a vibrant community of practice that sustains the lifelong knowledge journey.
Senior Manager, Learning Design Operations at General Assembly
I support Peck Academy because I’m a strong advocate for learning—and an even stronger advocate for the continued framing and sharing of knowledge within the instructional and learning design community. Peck Academy not only provides access to current industry skills but also fosters a vibrant community of practice that sustains the lifelong knowledge journey.
Senior Instructional Designer at Sheetz
I support the Peck Academy because they offer a wide range of up-to-date educational strategies, ensuring its curriculum is comprehensive and highly relevant. The networking opportunities provide a chance to connect with and learn from peers in the field, introducing fresh ideas and perspectives. The academy's hands-on approach allows everyone to quickly develop skills that have immediate, practical impacts on their work.
Senior Instructional Designer at Sheetz
I support the Peck Academy because they offer a wide range of up-to-date educational strategies, ensuring its curriculum is comprehensive and highly relevant. The networking opportunities provide a chance to connect with and learn from peers in the field, introducing fresh ideas and perspectives. The academy's hands-on approach allows everyone to quickly develop skills that have immediate, practical impacts on their work.
Director of Cybersecurity Education at AttackIQ
Director of Cybersecurity Education at AttackIQ
Your portfolio isn’t just a project — it’s your passport to the career you want.
At Peck Academy, you won’t just complete assignments. You’ll craft a professional-grade portfolio that tells your story, proves your skills, and grabs the attention of hiring managers.
✅ Build real-world projects that show you can solve problems, not just follow templates
✅ Apply storytelling, strategy, and learning science — not just surface-level design
✅ Graduate with a portfolio you’re proud to show off and employers can’t ignore
The proof is in the results: we've helped people land roles at Fortune 500 companies, top universities, and government agencies — often faster and with better offers than they ever expected.
Ready to see what’s possible? Check out these real examples from students we've helped:
We believe in your future, and we'd like to share your investment to prove it.
At Peck Academy, your success isn't optional, it's our #1 priority. That's why we're the only instructional design career school to offer a simple, powerful promise:
If you don't land an instructional design role within six months of graduation, we'll refund you 100% of your tuition.
We commit just as much as you do to your success, and this promise backs it up. Full details are shared in the enrollment agreement, which we will both sign and which you will have a copy of.
Your Instructional Design Professional Certification isn’t just a milestone — it’s a career asset that will serve you for years to come.
At Peck Academy, your certification represents more than course completion. It proves you have the real-world skills, portfolio, and professional readiness that today's top employers expect.
✅ Earn a respected, state-licensed certification that signals true mastery
✅ Showcase your credential proudly on LinkedIn, your resume, and your portfolio site
✅ Join a growing network of certified instructional designers leading change in workplaces across industries
Your certification doesn’t expire. It’s yours for life — a lasting symbol of the skills, strategy, and standards you’ll carry into every role, project, and opportunity.
If you want to stand out in the market and land great opportunities, then adding another degree to your resume isn't going to do much for you (and hiring managers agree!).
Academic degrees have their place, but we’ve worked with many aspiring instructional designers even AFTER they’ve finished their Master's programs.
Here’s why those looking to break into the field are enrolling in Peck Academy over traditional degree programs:
Launching your instructional design career is a big decision — and your future deserves the best foundation. You need more than a quick certificate or a rushed portfolio.
You deserve real skill mastery, strategic portfolio development, and career-ready experience that employers notice.
At Peck Academy, we don’t settle for “good enough.” We help you build a body of work — and a level of confidence — that transforms your career trajectory. Here’s how Peck Academy sets a higher standard:
Whether you’re looking to break into the instructional design field or just stay competitive in the field, you’re in the right place.
This program is designed for those who want to build their instructional design skills, bridge experience gaps, and show hiring managers exactly what they are capable of.
We have worked with professionals from all kinds of backgrounds. No matter where you’re coming from, we do not assume you have any prior ID experience. We will help you build your skills from the ground up.
Not at all. Many of our most successful graduates were not only teachers, but also counselors, salespeople, consultants, social workers, and even graphic designers before they joined the program.
We meet you where you’re at and help you build the skills employers are looking for.
We have helped plenty of experienced instructional designers update their portfolios, transition into freelance work, or land Senior ID roles.
If that sounds like you, just let us know in your application. We will talk through your goals and help you figure out if the certification is the right fit.
Most students spend 10–15 hours per week to complete the program in about 9 months, but you have up to 18 months of access to feedback if you need more time.
If you can commit 25 to 30 hours a week, it is possible to complete the program in 3 to 4 months.
Either way, you can move at the pace that fits your life and schedule.
While most Master’s programs focus heavily on theory and academic assignments, they often miss the practical side of how to apply those skills on the job.
At Peck Academy, everything is built around real world practice. You will complete hands-on projects, follow a proven instructional design process, and build a portfolio you can show to employers.
Along the way, you will get personalized feedback from instructional designers who are actively working in the field, so you are learning what is actually happening out there / on the job (not just in theory).
And unlike a Master’s, our certification is backed by the Peck Academy Promise. If you complete the program and apply all feedback but do not land a qualifying role within six months, we will refund your tuition in full.
It takes effort on both sides, but so far we have had a 100 percent success rate with this approach. As long as you trust the process and let us guide you through it, we believe we can help you get there.
If you complete the program and don’t land a qualifying instructional design role within six months of graduating, we’ll refund 100% of your tuition.
The full details and eligibility checklist are outlined in the enrollment agreement and in our course catalog
Peck Academy is a licensed private career school approved by the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC).
While we’re not currently accredited through a national accrediting body, we are held to state-level standards for quality, transparency, and student outcomes.
Yes! Upon graduation, you’ll receive an official Instructional Design Professional Certificate.
We will also show you how to highlight your certification and verified experience on LinkedIn, so employers can see the value you bring right away.
We open new cohorts regularly throughout the year. Once accepted, you can start immediately (if spots are available) or you can reserve a seat in a future cohort with a deposit.
You can see all upcoming cohort start dates in the course catalog.
The full program investment is $9,400 when paid upfront.
Flexible payment plans are available (including an 18-month option), and we also partner with Climb Credit for longer-term financing options (bringing the investment to less than $300 per month).
The only required software is Articulate Storyline, and most students use the free trial version to complete their projects. You’ll need access to a computer that can run Articulate Storyline and a reliable internet connection.
Throughout the program, we utilize other free web-based tools like Google Docs, Figma, MindMeister, and Zoom.
Some students choose to invest in tools like custom domains, premium AI tools (like ChatGPT Plus), or Vyond for animated videos,—but we’ll help you find low-cost and free alternatives if needed.
Absolutely! You can schedule a 1-on-1 call with our team to get your questions answered, talk through your goals, and find out if the program is a good fit for you.
