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Pre-register now for the 2027 Contest

Shine On Creators

Love creating courses? Then the iSpring Course Creation Contest is your chance to dazzle! Pre-register now for the 2027 contest to be among the first to get the details, share your talent, connect with fellow eLearning developers, and compete for amazing prizes.
Contest dates will be announced soon.

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Who is this contest for?

Aspiring Instructional Designers

Build confidence through real course creation using iSpring tools
Gain hands-on experience
Access practical learning resources
Receive feedback from experts and peers along the way

Practicing Instructional Designers

Strengthen your portfolio with a real project
Experiment with new formats
Gain visibility in the community
Position yourself as an expert
Get an opportunity to become a mentor in the next iSpring Course Creation Contest

Corporate Teams and Subject Matter Experts

Develop employee skills
Prototype a course for an actual business need
Demonstrate how eLearning can support performance
Simplify adoption of new tools or LMS initiatives

More than just a contest

At iSpring, we’re upping our game for course creation contests! To complete your course project, you’ll get free access to our award-winning authoring tool, plus training to get the most out of it.

Moreover, you’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself, compete for prizes, and discover how other instructional designers approach course creation and apply creative techniques in their work.

You’ll also have a chance to receive expert feedback to help refine your skills and apply new ideas to future projects.

Compete in one or both categories

Slide-based courses

Build polished slide-based courses that include quizzes, role-play simulations, and interactions.

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Scrollable courses

Design lightweight scrollable courses with embedded videos and knowledge checks.

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How to participate

Create & compete

Create and submit your course

Start creating your course with iSpring Suite AI using templates and clear instructions. If you have any questions, you can ask them on the learning platform or attend a live Q&A session.

Submit your course and get a chance to receive expert feedback from our judges and peer reviews from the community. Connect with fellow eLearning developers, exchange ideas, and collaborate to grow together.

Contest finale

And the winner is…

During the live awards ceremony, we’ll celebrate everyone who participated, recognize their efforts, and announce the winners

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Prizes for contestants in both categories

Compete in one or both formats for equal glory! We’ll select two winners for each prize tier
Gifts
A 1-hour career strategy consultation with an L&D expert
An Amazon gift card
Winner recognition certificate
Feature publication on the iSpring blog with promotion of your course case
Invitation to become a mentor in the next iSpring Course Creation Contest
Opportunity to speak at iSpring Days conference
Personalized feedback from expert judges
10% discount on iSpring LMS
Exclusive access to the private LinkedIn eLearning community
10% discount on iSpring Suite AI for one year
A certificate of participation
Nomination winner certificate
Access to one iSpring tool of your choice: iSpring Presenter, iSpring QuizMaker, iSpring Converter Pro, iSpring Cam Pro, or iSpring Flip — normally only available via paid subscription (access valid until the end of 2026).
1st place
A 1-hour career strategy consultation with an L&D expert
$500 Amazon gift card $500
Winner recognition certificate
Feature publication on the iSpring blog with promotion of your course case
Invitation to become a mentor in the next iSpring Course Creation Contest
Opportunity to speak at iSpring Days conference
Personalized feedback from expert judges
10% discount on iSpring LMS
Exclusive access to the private LinkedIn eLearning community
10% discount on iSpring Suite AI for one year
A certificate of participation
2nd place
2nd-3rd place
$250 Amazon Gift Card for 2nd Place
$100 Amazon Gift Card for 3rd Place $250
Winner recognition certificate
Feature publication on the iSpring blog with promotion of your course case
Invitation to become a mentor in the next iSpring Course Creation Contest
Opportunity to speak at iSpring Days conference
Personalized feedback from expert judges
10% discount on iSpring LMS
Exclusive access to the private LinkedIn eLearning community
10% discount on iSpring Suite AI for one year
A certificate of participation
3rd place
$100 $100
Winner recognition certificate
Feature publication on the iSpring blog with promotion of your course case
Invitation to become a mentor in the next iSpring Course Creation Contest
Opportunity to speak at iSpring Days conference
Personalized feedback from expert judges
10% discount on iSpring LMS
Exclusive access to the private LinkedIn eLearning community
10% discount on iSpring Suite AI for one year
A certificate of participation
Nominations (NEW)
Opportunity to speak at iSpring Days conference
Personalized feedback from expert judges
10% discount on iSpring LMS
Exclusive access to the private LinkedIn eLearning community
10% discount on iSpring Suite AI for one year
A certificate of participation
Nomination winner certificate
Access to one iSpring tool of your choice: iSpring Presenter, iSpring QuizMaker, iSpring Converter Pro, iSpring Cam Pro, or iSpring Flip — normally only available via paid subscription (access valid until the end of 2026).
All participants*
10% discount on iSpring LMS
Exclusive access to the private LinkedIn eLearning community
10% discount on iSpring Suite AI for one year
A certificate of participation

*participants who complete and submit their final project

Special Award Nominations

Not only the highest scores win — exceptional ideas get recognized too.

After selecting the top winners based on total scores, additional outstanding courses will be recognized in special nominations across both course formats.

iSpring Team Choice Award

Chosen by the iSpring team

iSpring Team Choice Award

Best Gamification and Storytelling

Courses using game mechanics or narratives to boost engagement

Best Gamification and Storytelling

iSpring Features Pro

Creative use of iSpring features beyond standard approaches

iSpring Features Pro

Best Use
of AI in Learning

Effective use of AI in design, personalization, or assessment

Best Use <br>of AI in Learning

Best Visual Experience

Outstanding design and UX clarity

Best Visual Experience

Audience Choice Award

Chosen by viewers

Audience Choice Award

Best Business Learning Case

Strong business- focused course

Best Business Learning Case

Mentors: previous winners, now your biggest advocates

You’ll get full mentorship assistance from award-winning course creators! This is your chance to connect with the industry’s best L&D professionals. And if you win, you'll secure your status as a mentor in the next competition.
Julian Brunke
Julian Brunke
Wunderflats,
Training & Quliaty
Yann Bonizec
Yann Bonizec
Founder ATAWAK,
Director
Diana Paun
Diana Paun
DiXiO,
L&D Specialist
Naomi Thomas
Naomi Thomas
Embry-Riddle,
Aeronautical University
Foteini Sofouri
Foteini Sofouri
Web developer,
foteini.dev
Andrea Varga
Andrea Varga
English Language Instructor at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)

Contest experts and judges

David Kelly

David Kelly

L&D Executive, Advisor, Speaker, & Writer Supporting the Strategic Intersection of Learning & Technology | Former Chairman & CEO, The Learning Guild

Julie Dirksen

Julie Dirksen

Learning Strategy and Design Consultant, Author, Speaker

Cara North

Cara North

Learning and Development Leader, speaker, and author of Learning Experience Design Essentials. Founder at The Learning Camel

Heidi Kirby

Heidi Kirby

Founder, Useful Stuff

Robin Sargent

Robin Sargent

Founder & Chief Learning Officer at IDOL Academy

Alinnette Casiano

Alinnette Casiano

Founder, Growing Your EQ

Luke Hobson

Luke Hobson

Assistant Director of Instructional Design at MIT, Author, Podcaster, Instructor, Public Speaker

Christy Tucker

Christy Tucker

LXD Consultant

James Gilchrist

James Gilchrist

Director, Lighthouse L&D Consulting

Tim Slade

Tim Slade

Founder at The eLearning Designer's Academy

Melissa Milloway

Melissa Milloway

Sr. Learning Solution Architect, Microsoft

Tom McDowall

Tom McDowall

Founder & Principal Consultant at Evolve, Speaker & Writer

Anna Poli

Anna Poli

Senior Instructional Designer at iSpring

Maria Starling

Maria Starling

Product Marketing Manager at iSpring

Judging criteria

Learning objectives
and content consistency

Clear learning objectives with a logical learning path and coherent content to achieve them.

Design

Effective visual design, intuitive navigation, and accessible user experience.

Learner engagement

Effective use of interactive elements and engaging techniques to maintain interest.

Creativity

A fresh, unique approach to content presentation, structure, and learner communication.

Compliance

Strict adherence to contest guidelines (format, size, required features).

This is a required eligibility stage, and submissions that fail to meet the criteria will not be admitted to further evaluation.

Download the contest rules

Secure Your Spot in the 2027 Competition

Step up to the new challenge. Register for the 2027 iSpring Course Creation Contest to test your skills in our new format, with new nominations and new ways to connect.

Bonus

Bonus for pre-registering: Receive our Instructional Design Checklist for Course Creators to start preparing immediately.

By registering for this event, you confirm that you’re 18 or older, have read and acknowledge our Privacy Policy and agree to these terms and conditions.

Thank you for registering!

Your spot for the iSpring Contest 2027 is reserved. We can’t wait to see you there!

Your bonus is on the way! We’ve just sent you our Instructional Design Checklist for Course to help you get ready.

  • Once the contest start dates are confirmed, we’ll send all the details directly to your inbox. Please keep an eye out for our email.
  • Stay connected and inspired by joining our iSpring Learning Exchange community on LinkedIn.
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Messages from our contest community

“Thank you for running the competition and sharing tips and skills. It is a great opportunity for newbies to have a go and learn some skills.”
“I think this contest is a fantastic initiative, strengthening iSpring's presence in the L&D market while supporting professionals excel as instructors & designers.”
“We were given ample time to really explore iSpring; I loved the Miro board — great way to connect with others.”
“During the contest, the support they gave us, the quick response, the feedback, the detailed review, and the enthusiasm that was there in the live sessions were brilliant.”
“Thank you so much for the feedback and the learning opportunities from the course creation contest. It was so valuable!”
“The most appealing aspect of the contest was the comprehensive, well-organized, and beautifully structured material. It guided me step by step through everything, making it easy to follow and understand.”
“Creativity being encouraged.”
“Being able to take a first step into Instructional Design.”
“The fact that we are dealing with humans and not bots when asking for help.”
“Being able to use the platform to practice.”
“Very informative and print rich support.”
“The prompt assistance from the support team.”
“The experience of using iSpring suite and best ispring team for organizing the event.”
“Learning a new platform and connecting with different people.”
“Having access to the full iSpring package and meeting other ID.”
“Creating by using iSpring Suite. Gives more tools for creating in PowerPoint.”
“Tech support.”
“Content training, brief course.”
“Sharing and seeing other's work along with feedback on my entry.”
“How beginner-friendly and welcoming it is.”
“The clarity of the requirements & steps, the feedback offered through a video - much appreciated, and the very useful checklist attached with the feedback for future reference and improvement. Many thanks for the opportunity and time invested.”
“All the resources and community support to navigate your way through creating your own course.”
“All of the setup material was nice. Being able to view and interact with other submissions was fun.”
“Full subscription aspect.”
“Full subscription aspect.”
“Ease of participation.”
“The clear explanation.”
“Comprehensive and coherent.”
“Get personal feedback.”
“Learn using the tool and be creative, great live sessions, the Miro board for connecting.”
“Thanks for the opportunity! It really challenged me to look more at what I thought I knew about training, content design, and delivery.”
“I enjoyed the interaction with other contestants, the opportunity to receive feedback from peers, and learning how to use iSpring's products!”
“The contest came at the right time, as I only had videos on my design portfolio before. Now I have a full course that I got to see through from beginning to end.”
“The challenge of a competition. Free access to a tool that I could learn, improving my skills and exposure for my work.”
“I’m grateful for the feedback I received from the contest experts, highlighting the strengths of the storytelling, visuals, and game-like elements, while also giving me clear areas to refine, like navigation, learning objectives, and technical polish. These insights are incredibly valuable as I grow my practice and aim to design even more impactful learning experiences.”
“Creating a course outside of work was energizing. I usually build courses only for work, so taking time to experiment with a personal project reminded me how much I enjoy course design for its own sake.”
“Encouraging innovation in building interactive training courses and making them accessible to all audiences.”

FAQ

I’m new to course development. Should I join this contest?

Absolutely! The contest is open to both beginners and seasoned professionals. We provide beginner-friendly learning materials to help you get started with the authoring tool. It’s a fantastic opportunity to build skills and grow your network!

What technology do I need to participate in the contest?

If you create a course in the slide-based format, you’ll need a Windows PC with Microsoft PowerPoint installed. If you choose the scrollable format, you’ll only need a stable internet connection and a browser.

I don’t have a subscription to iSpring Suite. Can I still join the contest?

Of course! We provide free access to iSpring Suite AI for the duration of the contest. Participants who pre-register will receive access on February 24. After that, newly registered participants will receive an email with installation and activation details within one day after registration.

What kind of support can I expect during the contest?

You’ll gain access to the iSpring learning platform, where you’ll find training materials and instructions available throughout the contest. You can learn at your own pace while creating your course.

We’ll also host live online sessions during the contest to provide key information and answer your questions.

How long should my course be, and what should it include?

Slide-based course created with iSpring Suite

Your course should be around 12-20 slides and include:
  • An introduction slide that explains what the course is about.
  • Clear learning objectives to outline what learners will achieve.
  • A summary slide highlighting key takeaways.
It should also incorporate these iSpring Suite AI features:
  • At least one of the 14 interaction types available in the tool.
  • A quiz to test learner comprehension.
  • Assets from the iSpring Content Library (e.g., characters, templates, or backgrounds).

Scrollable course created in iSpring Cloud

Your course should be short and concise, take about 15 minutes or less to complete, and include:
  • At least 2 chapters.
  • A short introduction that explains what the course is about.
  • Clear learning objectives to outline what learners will achieve.
  • A summary highlighting key takeaways.
It should also incorporate these features:
  • A quiz or an exercise to assess learners’ understanding of the content.
  • A minimum of 3 interactive elements (e.g., flashcards, accordion, video, audio, the "Continue" button, or an attachment).
  • At least 3 visual elements to present information effectively (e.g., images, columns, callouts, etc.).
Download the contest rules →

Can I submit a course I’ve already created?

No, your course must be created from scratch or specifically adapted to meet the contest requirements. To keep things fair, we cannot accept projects that were submitted to previous contests. Make this a fresh, original product that showcases your creativity and skills!

Can I still participate if I don’t have a course idea?

It’s totally fine if you don’t have a topic in mind right away! You’ll find a list of suggested topics in the contest instructions on the iSpring learning platform. Just choose one that inspires you and get started.

When can I start working on my course for the contest?

You can begin right after registering. Just submit your project and you’ll find detailed, step‑by‑step instructions for submitting your project on the learning platform.

Do I need to join the iSpring Learning Exchange community?

Yes, we highly recommend joining the iSpring Learning Exchange on LinkedIn! It’s the perfect place to network with other participants, share your experiences, and ask questions. Plus, we’ll be posting helpful updates and tips throughout the contest to keep you informed and inspired. Don’t miss out on this valuable resource!

Can I compete in both categories?

Yes! You can explore the platform materials first, then decide whether to enter one category (Slide or Scrollable), or submit courses in both formats.

I’ve participated in the past. Can I join again?

Absolutely! There’s no limit on participation. We welcome returning creators to every iSpring Course Creation Contest! To keep the competition fair for everyone, please ensure your entry is a brand-new project that hasn’t been submitted in previous contests.