Shine On Creators
Love creating courses? Then the iSpring Course Creation Contest is your chance to dazzle! Join us
to share your talent, connect
with fellow eLearning developers, and win amazing
prizes.
Why participate?
Master iSpring’s powerful authoring tools
Expand your skill set with iSpring Suite Max and learn to create stunning slide-based and scrollable courses, regardless of your level of experience.
Connect with a thriving eLearning community
Meet like-minded course developers, learn from experts and peers, and hone your skills in a supportive eLearning community.
Enhance your portfolio and stand out as a pro
Create an impressive course for your portfolio, showcase your expertise, and earn recognition from potential employers and clients.
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. On top of that, you’ll receive feedback that will help you refine your skills and apply them 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.
View ExampleScrollable courses
Design lightweight scrollable courses with embedded videos and knowledge checks.
View ExampleHow to participate
Sign up and get started
Submit your application to join the contest. The sooner you register, the more time you’ll have to complete your project!
You’ll receive free access to the iSpring authoring tool and learning platform up through August 18, 2025.
There, you’ll find training materials to help you explore iSpring Suite Max and learn the requirements for the final project.
Create and submit your course
Start creating your course with iSpring Suite Max 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 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.
And the winner is…
Mark your calendar for September 3rd! During the live awards ceremony, we’ll celebrate everyone who participated, recognize their efforts, and announce the winners.
Prizes for contestants in both categories
$100 Amazon Gift Card for 3rd Place $250
*participants who complete and submit their final project
Mentors: the previous contest winners playing on your side
You’ll get full mentorship assistance from those who created award‑winning courses in our previous contest. 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.
Naomi Thomas
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Diana Paun
DiXiO, L&D Specialist
Julian Brunke
Wunderflats, Training & Quliaty
Michelle Wang
Goldfin Consulting, Learing Experience Designer
Foteini Sofouri
Web developer, foteini.dev
Yann Bonizec
Founder ATAWAK, Director
Andrea Varga
English Language Instructor at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)
Contest experts and judges
Nicole Lugara
Learning Strategist, Founder
at Your Instructional Designer
David Kelly
L&D Executive, Speaker, and Writer Supporting the Strategic Intersection of Learning and Technology
Holly Owens
EdTech expert, Instructional Designer, and Podcaster
James Gilchrist
Director of Learning Program Development, Lighthouse L&D Consulting
Jasbirizla Ilia Zainal Abidin
Learning Professional, People Manager at Dassault Systèmes
Mike Taylor
Author, Learning Experience Strategist: Bridging Marketing & L&D
Cara North
Learning and Development Leader, speaker, and author of Learning Experience Design Essentials
Robin Sargent
Global Instructional Design expert, Founder of IDOL Academy
Heidi Kirby
Learning Leader, Community Builder, Podcaster, and Strategist
Alinnette Casiano
Bilingual Learning and Leadership Strategist, Founder of Growing Your EQ
Anna Poli
Senior Instructional Designer at iSpring
Maria Starling
Product Marketing Manager at iSpring
Tom McDowall
Chief Learning Geek at Evolve L&D
Clark Quinn
Executive Director at Quinnovation
Shannon Tipton
Chief Learning Officer at Learning Rebels
Alexander Salas
Learning Experience Designer
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.
Compliance
Strict adherence to contest guidelines (format, size, required features).
Download the contest rulesLearner engagement
Effective use of interactive elements and engaging techniques to maintain interest.
Creativity
A fresh, unique approach to content presentation, structure, and learner communication.
Join the iSpring course contest
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View ExampleFAQ
I’m new to course development. Should I join this contest?
What technology do I need to participate in the contest?
I don’t have a subscription to iSpring Suite. Can I still join the contest?
What kind of support can I expect during the contest?
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.
- 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.
- 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.).