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How Long Does It Take to Become an Instructional Designer?

The three stages of the transition with realistic timelines for each, and why the shortcut versions keep backfiring.

Episode 21
April 2023 Hosted by Jill Davidian

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Career transitions demand planning, especially when you're leaving a time-bound role like teaching and need to know when the exit is real. This episode breaks the transition into three stages and puts realistic timelines on each, so you can plan the leap instead of guessing at it.

The stage-by-stage detail lives in the Ultimate Guide to Becoming an Instructional Designer.

What's in this episode

  • The three stages of the transition process, mapped out
  • Why shortcuts backfire, and what sustainable progress looks like
  • Realistic timelines for each phase so you can set proper expectations

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