Devlin Peck
Join the bootcamp to develop relevant skills while creating real-world projects and a stand-out portfolio. Unlimited feedback included.
It's tough to build a strong portfolio without feedback from experienced instructional designers.
That's why the bootcamp includes unlimited portfolio feedback to help you build your confidence, elevate your professional brand, and show off your in-demand instructional design skills.
More specifically, our feedback will help you:
Hear from bootcampers who developed their skills, created stand-out portfolios, and are making a real impact in the industry.
Work experience and education can only take you so far, and they don’t always set you apart. If you want to stand out, then highlighting your skills and problem-solving abilities is a must. That’s where your portfolio comes in.
With our feedback and on-demand content, we’ll help you create a portfolio that allows you to future-proof your skillset.
If you want to make an impact on the job as an instructional designer, you need to practice your skills with modern eLearning software.
That's why the bootcamp gives you hands-on experience with the most in-demand tools in the industry.
Also, rather than bombard you with hour-long lectures, the bootcamp includes bite-sized, on-demand videos that give you exactly what you need to start building, iterating, and collecting feedback.
"I joined Devlin’s bootcamp because I wanted to seriously up my game in the eLearning industry. I felt this was the right move because I not only wanted to build a solid portfolio—I also wanted 1-on-1 support and good critical feedback on my work.
Devlin was instrumental in helping me develop a killer portfolio and giving the kind of feedback I was looking for to truly improve. I couldn’t be happier with the way this all turned out, and I’m sure that I wouldn’t be where I am without Devlin’s guidance and coaching."
When you join the bootcamp, you get access to all of our practical, hands-on courses. They'll help you build your skills and make a real impact in your ID role.
Enhance your Storyline skills with eight portfolio-worthy projects and become the Storyline expert on your team.
Get hands-on practice using ID theory, process, and models in a simulated on-the-job experience.
Follow a proven ID process to create a story-driven, scenario-based eLearning project that will shine on your portfolio.
Create a stand-out portfolio website that shows off who you are and what you're capable of. Perfect for enhancing your professional presence.
Optimize your LinkedIn profile and build stronger relationships with passionate instructional designers.
Highlight your current instructional design experience with a well-crafted resume.
Visual design can be difficult, especially if you're not graphically trained.
However, people make snap judgments based on how things look and feel. If your portfolio or projects don't look professional, then it can have a drastic effect on your impact as a instructional designer.
That's why we prepare you to design beautiful learning experiences: we'll help you create a mood board, style guide, and visual mockups to help your portfolio and projects shine.
Creating a strong project for your portfolio is more than half the battle, and it's really important that it shows off the right skills if you want to be seen as an effective instructional designer.
That's why the bootcamp helps you create a story-driven, scenario-based eLearning project that highlights the full range of your in-demand instructional design skills and solves a real-world problem.
This project shows the professional world that you know your stuff, and it gives you a strong framework that you can use to make a real difference for your learners.
"Once I joined the bootcamp, I knew I had made the right decision. The structured modules, the community space, the opportunities for feedback, and the overall support from Devlin enabled me to succeed. Had I gone through this process on my own, I’m not sure if I would have been where I am at today.
It’s pretty easy for me to say that I fulfilled my dream, and that is in big thanks to the bootcamp and the support that I received."
Building a high-quality portfolio demonstrates your skills far better than a piece of paper.
When your peers and learners see what you're capable of, they'll celebrate you for your impact.
That's why, in the bootcamp, we'll help you create a visually appealing portfolio full of projects that solve real problems. This helps you future-proof your skills and guarantee your impact.
Once you've done the hard work and created your portfolio, we'll help you package your experience in a way that highlights your skills in the best light.
Not only will this keep your skills up-to-date, but it will help you stay relevant overall as the industry continues to grow.
Build a portfolio you can be proud of, just like previous instructional designers who have already completed the program. After applying feedback from our team, you'll have a stand-out, professionally-branded portfolio too!
"I joined Devlin’s bootcamp at the end of 2020 when I was working at a college-prep company. I want confident in my instructional design experience. However, joining Devlin's bootcamp and applying what I learned at my company helped me incredibly.
When I saw Devlin was opening a new bootcamp cohort, I didn’t hesitate to join. I learned how to hone my projects and put together a portfolio. I got the best feedback from my peers and Devlin through live sessions, and I am so grateful for all of this!
After 2 months of working with Devlin, I improved the training materials for my previous employer and, eventually, they decided to publish the materials as their official documents. I built my portfolio website with the guidance from the bootcamp content and my peers.
The best thing about this bootcamp is how closely it aligns with the industry requirements. So if you’re looking to set yourself up for success, there are no better places to do so than in Devlin’s bootcamp."
This bootcamp is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their instructional design skills and build an impactful portfolio to land new opportunities. It’s a particularly good fit for:
"When I enrolled in Devlin’s ID Bootcamp, I had some knowledge of curriculum development through my teaching background, but a limited understanding of how to apply learning theory to adult learning in the workplace.
Through the ID bootcamp, I was able to interact with other instructional designers at many different levels, ask questions, receive valuable feedback, and observe a wide variety of creative learning projects. Although it was intimidating at first, I quickly became comfortable with the community of amazing professionals within the ID bootcamp and gained so much valuable knowledge from our interactions.
Devlin also provided an abundance of user-friendly content and instruction regarding the technological tools available and the design process, and he also provided personalized feedback on each step of my project development and visual design.
I am thrilled to be able to use my knowledge and skills in my Learning and Development role. I am so grateful for the skills and confidence that I acquired in this program, and I look forward to continuing to interact with this community of instructional designers who have been so generous in sharing their expertise."
You will need to put in work to see your desired results. The bootcamp experience relies on iteration and participation.
However, if you do the work, engage with the community, and apply feedback, then you will build valuable skills and highlight them on an impressive portfolio.
"I selected Devlin’s Bootcamp after seeing his contributions to the L&D community and his genuine desire to help others improve.
After joining, I felt encouraged and supported by Devlin and the bootcamp community as a whole. Their constructive, actionable feedback helped me create a flagship project, portfolio website, and supporting projects, and my skillset improved rapidly along the way."
Devlin started his freelance business as a master’s student and by focused on building his skills and a strong portfolio. Using what he learned, he helped many of his friends and peers demonstrate their impact as instructional designers in portfolios of their own.
After refining his approach to the ID market, Devlin created the bootcamp to scale his impact. He has helped hundreds of instructional designers upskill and get hands-on practice, and he built a team of highly-skilled instructional designers to provide you the support, feedback, and guidance that you need to succeed.
"I learned instructional design through an online Master’s program, but it wasn’t until joining Devlin’s bootcamp that I truly got my feet wet in the field.
Joining the bootcamp gave me the hands-on practice I needed to enhance my technical skills. Learning how to build a scenario-based project using the tools and the structure provided by the bootcamp helped me provide ample sample work, even before finishing my portfolio website.
I'm looking forward to making a real difference at my organization. I couldn't have done it without the bootcamp!"
Current and previous bootcampers leave detailed video and text-based reviews on our Reviews page. We also host bootcamp tours during each launch cycle so that you can speak with those who have completed or are going through the program. Feel free to reach out to anyone in the program to ask about their experience!
We feature completed portfolios on the showcase. This is where you can see the success of our past bootcampers, as well as explore the portfolios and projects that they created with our support. If you decide to join the bootcamp, we look forward to helping you create a portfolio that highlights your skills and creativity.
Once you join the bootcamp, your access to the content does not expire and will last for the lifetime of the program.
The general timeline to complete the bootcamp is six months. However, your timeline depends on your current skill level, your availability, and your ability to apply feedback.
Some people complete the bootcamp in half of the time, and some people take twice as long!
Most people commit between 5 and 10 hours per week to the bootcamp. However, your pace is up to you.
Some people spend 1-2 hours per week on their projects, and other people treat the bootcamp as a full-time job. We have systems in place to support and help you achieve your goals no matter how much time you can commit.
The bootcamp will help you build in-demand instructional design skills, create an impressive portfolio, and develop your professional brand.
You will receive feedback on 3 portfolio project ideas, 3 completed portfolio projects (or prototypes), and your portfolio website. For each deliverable, you will receive as much feedback as you need to ensure you're feeling confident about the quality and impact of your work.
You'll receive this feedback and support by posting in course-specific community spaces, attending live workshops, and watching in-depth, personalized video reviews of your work.
If you have questions or get stuck along the way, our team will be here to help you move past roadblocks and keep moving in the right direction.
The bootcamp includes a combination of self-paced video content, personalized feedback via a private community space, and weekly workshops with the bootcamp pros.
Here's how you can expect to engage with the bootcamp:
The portfolio bootcamp includes full access to all of the courses that we offer. The practical content will help you build in-demand skills and create your bootcamp deliverables. Overall, the content will help you:
In addition to the self-paced content, we offer ongoing feedback on your projects to ensure you’re progressing and applying the skills you’re building.
To complete the bootcamp, you will need access to a computer that can run Articulate Storyline. Most computers made within the past 5 years can accomplish this task. Also note that if you have a Mac computer, you will need a program called Parallels to run Storyline easily on your Mac. This is not uncommon and there are many tutorials on how to set this up.
You may not need to purchase any software to complete the bootcamp, but doing so may make your life easier or give you access to more powerful tools.
You will need access to Articulate Storyline 360, and most people complete the program using the free trial.
Many people also choose to use Figma, Adobe Illustrator, and / or Adobe Photoshop to complete their flagship projects, but these programs are not required and there are many free and low-cost alternatives.
Finally, you will need to build and host your portfolio website. There are free options, such as Google Sites, but many people go the paid route with SquareSpace or Webflow.
Other optional software expenses (and free software that you'll use) include Vyond or Animaker for animated videos, MindMeister for action maps, Circle for community engagement, Zoom for live workshops, and Google Docs for storyboarding. You also may choose to purchase visual assets for your project(s), although this is not required.
You must be fluent in English to get the most out of the bootcamp and see the best results. Most instructional design roles in the USA require native-level English proficiency, so keep this in mind when applying to the bootcamp.
We have had bootcampers across North America, Western Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Middle East, and some have completed the bootcamp to hone their skills for their current role where peers speak their primary languages. This is an option as long as you are fluent in English so that you can apply feedback during the bootcamp.
No background knowledge is required to join the ID Bootcamp. Because instructional design roles are interdisciplinary and require a range of skills, the bootcamp is designed to build your proficiency across these areas.
We assume you may only have a basic understanding of theoretical concepts, simple tools like PowerPoint or Google Slides, and little to no experience with corporate training.
The bootcamp’s methods and projects are tailored to help you grow as a confident instructional designer, practicing in-demand skills and building a unique, impactful portfolio that showcases your expertise.
That being said, it wouldn't hurt to immerse yourself in the field via our free YouTube videos, suggested reading, and the broader instructional design community. You can do all of this alongside your bootcamp experience if you choose to (although this is not required).
Since bootcamp seats are limited and we want to make sure that the program is the best fit for everyone who joins, we have an application process in place.
In the application, we'll ask you a few questions about where you're coming from, what you're trying to accomplish, and how you expect the bootcamp to help you get there.
If it seems like you’d be a good fit for the bootcamp based on your responses, then you'll be invited to schedule a call with one of our community support specialists.
They’ll walk you through the program and answer any detailed questions you may have. If it still seems like you’d be a great fit for the program after this interview, then we’ll send you a link to join the bootcamp so you can get started.
Please note that our acceptance rate is ~40%, so we ask that you complete the application with attention to detail and thorough responses (as that is one way we determine whether or not you'd be a good fit for the program).
While we can't guarantee that you will succeed in the bootcamp (since the outcome will depend upon your own effort and commitment), we can tell you that bootcampers who have completed the program and applied our feedback have made profound impacts on their team due to their relevant skillsets and confidence in the instructional design process.
You can see many of the bootcamp participants and their portfolio websites on the bootcamp showcase.
The bootcamp is different because of we give you real-world practice opportunities and in-depth, critical feedback on your work, and we place a huge emphasis on creating a stellar portfolio website.
Rather than having you sit through hours of passive lectures or webinars, the bootcamp includes bite-sized videos that help you create real-world instructional design and eLearning projects. We get you building real deliverables as soon as possible.
Once you have a draft of a deliverable ready, you get feedback from experienced, successful instructional designers.
We don't stop at "good job" or "nice work." We give feedback down to every last detail, and we ensure that your work is high-quality, professional, and showcase-ready.
No other courses or programs that we know of come close to this level of individualized support and feedback.
The benefit of this is that the actionable feedback from experienced instructional designers will help you build your skills quicker than if you were sitting through a lecture, working through a self-paced course, or relying on feedback from your network.
The bootcamp is also unique because it focuses so heavily on building an effective portfolio to show off your skills, and then driving traffic to your portfolio to show off your professional brand and growing skillset.
Our students' portfolios have been some of the most-referenced portfolios in the industry.
In summary: we help you get hands-on experience with real-world instructional design projects, we give you personalized feedback to quickly improve the quality of your work, and then we help you present your skills via a stand-out portfolio.
The ID Portfolio Bootcamp is priced at $5,400 USD. It comes with access to all the courses we currently offer and highly-personalized feedback on your projects and portfolio that you can leverage to demonstrate your impact on your team and for your learners.
Please note that the price of the program may rise over time as demand for the program increases. If you would like to lock in this price, we recommend that you apply and join as soon as you are sure that the program is the right fit for you.
Yes, we do! While you can save by joining with the upfront price, we also offer more accessible payment plans:
- $299 / month for 21 months
- $490 / month for 12 months
Keep in mind, however, that you are committing to making every payment. If you complete the bootcamp before making all of your payments, you're still agreeing to complete the payment plan.
If you're interested in pursuing a payment plan option, our community support specialists can help you with this step on a call after you apply.
Since we begin investing in your success from the minute you join the bootcamp, you have a 7 day refund window to request a full refund for cancellation of the course, no questions asked.
This will give you enough time to explore the content and get a feel for the personalized support that we provide, and if you decide that it's not right for you, then we can offer you a full refund.
This program is not designed or intended to qualify its participants and graduates for employment. It is intended solely for the avocation, personal enrichment, and enjoyment of its participants.
If you have additional questions about the bootcamp before applying, then you can email us at hello@devlinpeck.com. Please read all of the FAQ before sending us an email in case your question is answered here.
Or, if you're not quite ready to apply and would prefer to speak with our team, then book a quick call with us by selecting this link.
If you’d like our help building a portfolio and highlight your professional ID skills, then take the next step by joining the waitlist today!
"After completing a master’s degree, I had plenty of technical papers highlighting my instructional design knowledge. However, I quickly realized that this isn’t what stands out in the industry. I needed a portfolio to show off the full range of my instructional design skills, and the idea of creating a wow-worthy portfolio overwhelmed me until I found Devlin’s ID Bootcamp.
When I joined the bootcamp, I quickly connected with an amazing support system. Devlin’s feedback elevated my work to a higher level and I had the opportunity to learn from other industry professionals participating in the program. Giving feedback to my peers on the weekly workshops and small-group meetings also helped me sharpen my skills and focus on the design process from different perspectives.
If you’re open to putting in the work and fully engaging with the bootcamp, then you’ll have the support and guidance that you need to bring your instructional design career to the next level."
