Who's this mentorship programme for?

Not for everyone, that’s for sure. You won’t enjoy this programme much if you’re an astronaut, or a dog. But, if you work (or hope to work) in e-learning, learning and development, or even just education in general, you’ll dig it.

We welcome Instructional Designers, Learning Technologists, Product Owners, EdTech Leaders, Teachers, Lecturers, and anyone curious about the field.

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Lorene Mayoma

Learning Experience Designer

The facilitator (Lizzy) created a safe, welcoming space that was conducive to learning, asking questions and correcting mistakes. She facilitated the learning in a way that met the needs of the group and positively challenged some of our thinking on the subject matter

What this 10-week mentorship programme includes

While our different specialisations cover unique topics, we use the same structure for all our mentorship programmes. Here’s what you can expect:

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3 x 30-minute 1:1 mentorship sessions and an individual project
To make the most of this programme, you’ll work with your mentor to identify an individual goal or project you can work on throughout the programme. You’ll have three opportunities to discuss this project with your mentor throughout the programme.
5x 90-minute group mentorship sessions
Every two weeks you’ll meet with a group of five to 12 unicorns to tackle a practical e-learning or instructional design challenge.
The discussion is led by an experienced mentor that specialises in the focal interests of the group.
6x sets of notes and resources
To make the most of this programme, you’ll work with your mentor to identify an individual goal or project you can work on throughout the programme. You’ll have three opportunities to discuss this project with your mentor throughout the programme.
Exclusive Slack group
Receive updates about the programme and ask your peers and mentor for advice in an intimate, exclusive Slack channel. You’ll retain access to the Slack channel for a year after the programme has completed.
Certificate
If you attend at least 80% of your live sessions and complete your individual project, you will receive a certificate or completion outlining your achievements in the programme.

Dani Werner

Product Owner

Lizzy really knows what she’s talking about, and it was well worth joining the programme to learn from her!

Why an e-learning mentorship programme?

There’s nothing quite like speaking to someone who knows what they’re doing. To them, it might be a throwaway comment. To you, it’s a sparkling nugget of wisdom. Yet, it’s hard to find a mentor that has mastered the skills you’re after, especially for the more introverted creatures. 

That’s why we’re democratising the whole thing. Whether you’re still bright-eyed and bushy-tailed or been around the block enough times to know where the rats live, we’ll find you a mentor to help you develop the e-learning skills you’re pursuing.

Choose the e-learning curriculum that's right for you

We will recommend the group that we think is right for you, but ultimately it's your choice.
Maybe you’re considering a move from a different field. Or you’re working in EdTech already, but you want to shift your role to have a slightly different focus.
In this programme you’ll learn the basics of these key tasks:
  • Conduct a learning needs assessment.
  • Develop clear learning objectives.
  • Design an authentic assessment-for-learning.
  • Develop a simple learning solution that demonstrates the full scope of your LXD abilities.
  • Present your full design process using a case study format and visual storytelling.
You have a firm grasp of the basics. Now, you’re looking to learn all the ways in which we can use good UX design to minimise extraneous cognitive load and get our learners excited about coming back for more.
In this programme you’ll learn how to:
  • Gather insights into learner goals and challenges to inform e-learning design decisions.
  • Design intuitive e-learning navigation and content structures that enhance usability.
  • Use UX design principles like visual hierarchy, typography, colour theory, and interactive elements to minimise friction in the learning process.
  • Implement accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) to ensure e-learning experiences are inclusive.
  • Conduct usability testing to identify barriers and improve e-learning designs based on user feedback.
Perhaps you have worked as a Product Owner/Manager in a different industry and you are moving into EdTech, or perhaps you’re an e-learning veteran looking for the next step in your career.
In this programme you’ll learn the basics of these key tasks:
  • Explore the responsibilities of an EdTech product manager and how the role differs from traditional product management.
  • Develop a product vision and strategy that aligns with user needs, educational goals, and business objectives in the EdTech sector.
  • Apply prioritisation frameworks to determine the most valuable features for an EdTech product.
  • Identify key metrics for evaluating the success of an EdTech product, such as learner engagement, retention, and learning outcomes.
Oh, so you want to hang out with the REAL nerds? Well, that’s on you. We can’t help you.
In this programme you’ll learn to:
  • Map the journey of information from sensory input to long-term memory to discover opportunities to elevate your craft.
  • Apply the core principles of cognitive load management to maximise comprehension and retention. 
  • Design authentic learning activities and assessments that achieve constructive alignment.
  • Apply the core principles of neuroplasticity to design repetitive, spaced, and varied practice for building durable skills.

Mentorship programme schedule

Here’s what you can expect from your programme schedule.

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Why you can trust our judgement

This programme was designed by Dr Lizzy Steenkamp and Stephanie Bandli. We run a small EdTech agency based in Cape Town, South Africa, from where we create extraordinary learning experiences for clients all over the world. Our passion lies in creating meaningful, delightful learning experiences, and equipping others to do the same. 

We collaborated with our awesome team at Who’s your ADDIE to carefully craft each element of this programme. We also hand-pick mentors who have significant experience, and whom we personally know and trust. When our schedules allow, we also mentor groups ourselves. 

Ang Gibbons

Learning Specialist

Thank you so much for the incredible experience. I loved every minute of the mentorship programme and would jump at any opportunity to do it again.

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