Devlin Peck
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Since 2018, I’ve been helping people launch rewarding careers in instructional design through free articles, YouTube videos, portfolio reviews, and hands-on courses.
Along the way, I saw how powerful it was to give aspiring IDs not just skills, but a clear, supported path into the field. That’s why my team and I spent the past year licensing Peck Academy as a professional career school.
Today, it’s the most comprehensive way to build your portfolio, earn a certification, and gain the confidence to step into your first instructional design role.
Instructional design opens the door to a career where your creativity and teaching skills make a real difference. You’ll design learning experiences that help people succeed at work and make their organizations stronger.
And unlike the traditional classroom, you’ll get the flexibility to work remotely, the recognition you deserve, and the financial security to build the life you want.
This isn’t about leaving education behind. It’s about building on your strengths in a way that gives you more freedom, impact, and opportunity.
Starting a new career can feel really overwhelming, but you’ll have people in your corner every step of the way. At Peck Academy, you’ll join a community of peers who are working toward the same goal and cheering you on as you grow.
You’ll also get direct feedback and support from experienced instructional design mentors who know exactly what it takes to succeed in this field.
With the right support in your corner, your success becomes inevtiable.
94%
satisfaction with work-life balance
91%
working remote or hybrid
$85k
average salary
in the USA
Based on survey data from the Instructional Design Industry Report.
I've seen countless people transform their lives by becoming instructional designers; here are just a few of their journeys.
"Thanks to the support and guidance from Peck Academy, I grew my skills, built confidence, and landed a role as an Instructional Systems Designer creating training for the U.S. Navy."
"Peck Academy gave me the tools and confidence to succeed; the workshops helped me refine my resume and portfolio, leading to my new role as a Learning Experience Specialist."
"I landed a fully remote instructional design role creating eLearning for a national audience, and I’m getting paid the most I’ve ever been paid in my life. The program was, hands down, the most professional learning experience I’ve ever had."
"After 15 years in education, Peck Academy gave me the skills, portfolio, and direction I needed to transition careers. My portfolio projects from the program directly led to my role as an Instructional Designer at ASG."
“In just 6½ months, the program and community helped me go from a transitioning teacher to being hired as an Instructional Designer II at a mission-driven healthcare organization.”
"The program gave me the structure, projects, and mentorship to land my first instructional designer role within a year, and Peck Academy has continued to help me grow into one of the strongest members of my L&D team."
“Enrolling in the Academy helped me embrace a new identity as an instructional designer and land my dream role as a Senior Instructional Designer at a professional association.”
"Thanks to the months I spent practicing with real tools and projects, I stepped into my new role ready to storyboard, work with SMEs, and build eLearning – following the same process I had already experienced in the program."
"The program gave me the skills, mindset, and network to transition from science education into a career I love as an instructional designer and eLearning developer."
Our long track-record of success is what powers the Peck Academy Promise: if you complete the program and aren’t hired within 6 months of graduating, we’ll refund 100% of your tuition (terms apply).
This promise is here to give you total peace of mind as you make the leap.
Peck Academy is our 9-month professional certification program designed to help you transition into the field with confidence. Inside, you’ll get structured training, personalized feedback, and the community you need to succeed. The next cohort starts on October 1st (only 25 total seats available).
If you're not ready to apply just yet, then that's totally fine. I've been creating resources for instructional designers since 2018. You can:
