May 20th, 21st, and 28th, 2025

L&D Career Strategy Workshop

Gain the skills, strategies, and confidence to accelerate your career in L&D and instructional design, no matter where you're starting from.
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Speaker Holly Owens
Holly Owens
Speaker
The career boost
you’ve been waiting for
Junior eLearning specialists
Learn how to position your eLearning experience for mid-level roles — and use expert-proven tools to land them faster.
Educators transitioning to L&D
Confidently pivot into L&D by translating your teaching background into in‑demand instructional design skills.
L&D pros stuck in their roles
Identify what’s holding you back, showcase your value, and take on bigger challenges to move beyond your current role.
What you’ll get
Understand the L&D job market and define your unique value proposition to stand out to employers.
Create a compelling CV that reflects your strengths, experience, and unique approach.
Create a standout LinkedIn profile and build professional connections that open doors.
Overcome the «experience trap» and position yourself as a strong candidate for your dream role.
Follow a step-by-step plan to grow from junior positions into mid-level and senior L&D roles.
Learn exactly how to reposition your teaching background for a successful ID career
Showcase your unique L&D strengths and create a stunning portfolio that speaks for itself.
Ace L&D interview questions that will wow recruiters and make them want to hire you.
Learn how to network strategically and pitch yourself with confidence 
on social media and in cold outreach.
Join a supportive community with shared career goals to exchange insights and build valuable connections.
Workshop schedule
1
DAY
May 20th, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. EDT
May 20th, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. EDT
Build your personal brand
  • Uncover your unique value proposition that will set you apart
  • Optimize your LinkedIn profile to get noticed by potential employers
  • Grow your professional network to move your career forward
2
DAY
May 21st, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. EDT
May 21st, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. EDT
Get your dream L&D job
  • Discover where to find the best L&D jobs (and how to use AI to speed up your search)
  • Build a strong CV and portfolio that show your expertise and skill set
  • Learn behavioral interview strategies to impress hiring managers and land the role
3
DAY
May 28th 12:30 PM EDT
May 28th 12:30 PM EDT
Live Q&A and personalized feedback session
  • Get expert feedback from Holly on your homework and portfolio drafts
  • Find out the most common mistakes and how to avoid them
  • Ask your final questions and get clarity on your next career steps

Bonus resources from Holly Owens

Personal skills and strengths self-assessment checklist
The complete guide to top L&D trends and must-have skills
A step-by-step LinkedIn profile optimization checklist
A cold outreach email template for networking with L&D leaders
Personalized networking plan and salary negotiation script
L&D job search toolkit with AI prompts and curated job board list
Free Guide
Instructional Designer Interview: 14 Crucial Questions and How to Tackle Them
The complete guide to using the STAR
method to ace your job interview

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About the workshop speaker
Speaker Holly Owens
Holly Owens
Educator and Instructional Technologist

Holly Owens is an experienced instructional technologist with over 17 years in both education and corporate settings. Having transitioned from teaching to ID, she understands what it takes to make the leap.

Holly holds dual master’s degrees in Instructional Technology and Distance Education, and her expertise has shaped learning experiences at the University of Maryland and Touro University.

Recognized as one of the Top 35 eLearning Experts, Holly shares her expertise through the EdUp Learning and Development podcast and to her LinkedIn community of 40,000+ followers.

Take charge of your L&D career now
For $599,
you'll receive
Three days of live, hands-on workshops via Zoom
A collection of ready-to-go expert guides, templates, and checklists
All learning materials available until July 31st, 2025
Access to an ambitious L&D community with shared career goals
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