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Your Destination is Calling!
8-Week Workshop
Whether you’re just starting your freelance instructional design journey, or you’re a few years into your freelance career, I know you’ve got some pretty big ideas when it comes to your ideal destination as an instructional design professional.
Maybe you’re trying to test the freelance waters, build an empire, or just trying to pick up some extra projects here and there to fund your Starbucks habit.
During this pre-recorded 8-week workshop, I am going to guide you through your customized freelance ID Map as you begin to sail into the next level of your instructional design career!
Let’s look at the facts…
Instructional designers, frankly, are a dime a dozen right now. It is THE hot career as more people fall into training out of necessity because so much training went virtual, and more and more teachers are leaving the classroom and looking for a brand new career. Now, this is not to scare you, it's to tell you the truth, and give you what I call the “Pull Yourself Together” moment. You need to start on your freelance ID career today and stop crowdsourcing your success.
8 Lessons & Bonuses
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1. Embarkation
In this module we will perform an audit of your instructional design career thus far, take a look at your strengths, and set goals for your future. This is where we begin to set sail together to get our mindset and ourselves right to navigate any waters that may lie ahead.
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2. The Lido Deck
It’s time to define your brand as an ID! This is the module that is the most fun, and where you shine because you are YOU!
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3. Port of Call
In this module we will take a closer look at refining your resume, cover letter, portfolio, and how to optimize your LinkedIn profile!
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4. Port of Arrival
You’ll leave these module knowing where to find your next ID job, how to crush your interviews, and how to define your rate.
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Meet Your Fellow Passengers
Networking? Conferences? LinkedIn communities? In this bonus module, we will cover everything you need to know about networking as an ID, and how to build a community as an instructional designer to find and provide support.
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Safety First
In this bonus module we will touch on the basics of instructional design theory, terminology, education requirements, and some of the best books and resources to support your journey.
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Engine Room
In this bonus module we’ll go through some of those pieces that help hold a business together such as LLCs, taxes, bookkeeping, contracts, NDAs, subtracting work, etc.
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Navigating Rocky Waters
In this bonus module you will learn how to weather through any rough waters that may come your way. We’ll talk about how to navigate reviews and ensure your process is set as an instructional designer so that you can protect yourself, protect your process, and deliver what your customer expects.
Meet Your Cruise Director!
Hi! I’m Vanessa Alzate, lover of all things learning, instructional designer, and CEO & Founder of Anchored Training. When I was starting my instructional design journey as a freelancer, I remember feeling overwhelmed by all the resources available through google, YouTube, and LinkedIn. I didn’t know which step to take first or where to focus my energy in order to reach my ideal destination. Through a lot of trial and error and the help of some amazing mentors, I was able to navigate my way through the waters and create a brand and business of which I am extremely proud! Now, I am on a mission to help you do the same. If you are experiencing similar confusion and overwhelm, come aboard Destination ID and let’s do this together!
You can ask all the questions you want on Facebook and LinkedIn, buy all the courses, but that won’t work unless you start putting in the work. So, it's time to get off the “Googler” and start putting in that work.
— Vanessa, Cruise Director & Anchored Training Founder
When you join Destination ID, you gain access to..
4 pre-recorded modules
Access to network with other high performing individuals working towards similar goals
Private Destination ID Slack Channel with all past and current students for further networking and support
Personalized feedback on coursework from Vanessa
Lifetime access to all course models and materials
Investment Options
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Access to all modules, bonuses, and pre-recorded group calls
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Access to all modules, bonuses, and pre-recorded group calls
1:1 60 minute strategy call with Vanessa
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Access to all modules, bonuses, and pre-recorded group calls
1:1 60 minute strategy call with Vanessa
3 months of additional 1:1 coaching with Vanessa!
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20 minute strategy call with Vanessa ($500)
Navigating Rocky Waters Module ($350)
Meet Your Fellow Passengers Module ($250)
Safety First Module ($150)
Engine Room Module ($150)
Quick Start List to Get Your Freelance Business Up and Running ($97)
Templates ($150):
Resume
Cover Letter
Brand Guide Template
Proposal Template
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Looking for some more assistance developing your one-of-a-kind ID Brand? This is for you! Work with our brand and marketing team to gain 1:1 insight on your current brand, learn where you can make improvements, and develop a personalized brand guide that can continue to grow as you grow!
Give me the FAQs…
Q: I’m just starting out as a freelancer, is this workshop series right for me or should I have more experience?
A: Yes! This workshop series is great for Instructional Design freelancers looking to experience growth.
Q: Is this workshop series only for freelancers or can I join as a full-time employee of a company?
A: While content is geared towards freelancers, employees of companies can also find it beneficial. And you never know when you may have the opportunity to pick up a side project… or face a layoff and need to find a way to pull in some cash.
Q: About how much time per week do we need to dedicate to workshop work?
A: We are estimating about 3-5 hours per week.
Q: Will we be able to get your personalized feedback on our work?
A: YES! The workshop is inclusive of office hours in which Vanessa will review all coursework and provide customized feedback. Just be sure to get your work in by the deadline!
Q: I think I’m in, I just have one or two more questions, can I email you?
A: Yes! You can email us at info@anchoredidcollective.com, or you can also send Vanessa a message on the ‘gram @vanessaanchored.
Want to know more?
Check out our past webinars for an inside look at Destination ID.
Perfecting Your Portfolio
Learn how to project your portfolio to attract more clients.
Open House
In-depth walkthrough of what to expect inside the Destination ID program.
Final Boarding Call!
Ready to reach your destination?
This is not your sit back and watch type of program. You will be working directly with Vanessa and build your skills so that by the end of your 8 weeks together, you will be dancing your way into your next ID interview!
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Jennifer, Freelance Instructional Designer
Vanessa is so easy to work with. She is a wealth of information. Her New Year, New ID course was really helpful in getting me to think through my goals, values, and branding. I continually reach for her cover letter outline. I never really got the point of writing cover letters until she shared her outline. Now they make so much more sense and I write one for nearly all the jobs I apply for.
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Lauren, Freelance ID
I decided to join New Year New ID (now names Destination ID), after watching a couple of Vanessa’s YouTube videos. The free content she was putting out was so helpful, that I knew that investing in the program would be worth it. After the first couple of sessions, I was so happy I joined. The personalized feedback Vanessa provided was so helpful because it forced me to be reflective and pushed me to grow. I loved the weekly resources and the workbook that went along with each topic. This program is definitely worth it if you are just starting off in Instructional Design or if you are needing the extra push to move your new business forward!