The Devlin Peck Podcast
Learn more about instructional design, eLearning development, and how to become an instructional designer with Devlin Peck. Devlin's mission is to help you improve your instructional design skills and land better opportunities, and this podcast will help you do exactly that.
The Devlin Peck Podcast
From Training to Instructional Design: Making the Transition with Daniel Guimont
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What does it take to move from a training background into a remote instructional design role?
In this episode, Devlin Peck talks with Daniel Guimont, who started his career in physical education and fitness training before making the leap into instructional design. Daniel shares exactly how he built his portfolio, applied to 150+ roles, and ultimately landed a remote learning consultant position.
You’ll hear Daniel’s honest insights on:
- How he navigated the competitive job market (and dealt with rejections along the way)
- The portfolio projects he created, including custom illustrations and AI-powered Storyline scenarios
- Lessons learned about persistence, mindset, and positioning yourself as an instructional designer
Whether you’re an educator exploring new career options or an aspiring ID looking for practical strategies, Daniel’s journey will give you both encouragement and actionable ideas.
Watch the full video interview on YouTube:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCnCtmYOUgY
Explore Daniel’s portfolio projects in the Showcase:
👉 https://www.peckacademy.com/showcase/daniel-guimont
Visit Daniel’s portfolio site directly:
👉 https://www.danielguimont.com
Become a Certified Instructional Designer with Peck Academy: 👉https://www.peckacademy.com