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Forge Your Expertise | Innovate Boldly | Stay Future-Ready
The Core38 ID Foundry Ecosystem
To become a world-class instructional designer, you need more than just knowledge. You need a strategic approach to skill development and a supportive ecosystem that keeps you on the path of success. The Core38 ID Foundry offers this and so much more:
✅ Assess your current skills and create a strategic improvement plan
✅ Gain hands-on experience applying the Core38 Competencies
✅ Build a personal toolkit of cutting-edge instructional design resources
✅ Take your career to the next level with expert-driven insights
✅ Access powerful tools that give you an advantage over the field
✅ Take advantage of supportive coaching
✅ Learn from others in the community.
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5 KEY ECOSYSTEM ELEMENTS
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Element #1 | The Core38 Competency Framework
Your Formula for Instructional Design Excellence
We believe that great instructional designers are polymaths—experts in multiple disciplines who can design, strategize, create, and innovate across diverse learning environments.
The Core38 Competencies serve as your foundation for growth, helping you:
✅ Develop a strategic, well-rounded skill set
✅ Refine your expertise across essential instructional design domains
✅ Future-proof your career with adaptable, high-impact skills
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7 Categories
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38 Competencies
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More than 1,000 Skills
Now you have a framework to guide your development in this exciting field!
Element #2 | Skills Inventory & Strategic Planning Tool
Know Where You Stand. Plan Where You’re Going.
✅ A comprehensive self-assessment to measure your strengths across the Core38 Competencies
✅ A personalized strategic roadmap to help you target skill gaps and areas for growth
✅ A framework for ongoing professional development
If you are serious about taking taking your instructional design career to the next level, this tool will help you get there with a strategic approach!
Element #3 | Core38 Foundry Course
Master the Core38 Competencies and Elevate Your Instructional Design Practice
A guided learning experience designed to help instructional designers apply and implement the Core38 framework with confidence. This course includes:
✔ Hands-on learning modules covering all Core38 competencies
✔ Real-world projects and case studies for practical application
✔ Expert insights and coaching to refine your approach
✔ A step-by-step pathway to instructional design mastery
✔ Available coaching when you need that boost of support
Who It's For: Instructional designers at any level looking to strengthen and showcase their expertise.
This isn’t just theory—it’s about actionable strategies that transform your approach to instructional design.
Element #4 | eBook - Core38: Building Your World-Class Instructional Design Toolbox
A Blueprint for Becoming a High-Impact Instructional Designer
✅ Apply the Core38 framework to your instructional design work
✅ Develop a polymathic approach to learning, creativity, and strategy
✅ Refine your skills, expand your toolkit, and enhance your impact
This is THE resource for navigating the Core38 competencies!
Element #5 | BrightBulb Labs
Access cutting edge tools and resources designed to help you be innovative and stand out in the crowd!
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We understand that mastering the Core38 Competencies is an ongoing journey. That’s why we are continually designing resources and tools to support instructional designers, educators, and content creators in their pursuit of excellence.
What You’ll Find in BrightBulb Labs
BrightBulb Labs is designed to give you on-demand access to the innovative tools, strategies, references, and guides that we create. Here’s what you can expect:
✅ Access to our complete set of AI workers to help you along the way.
✅ Toolkits – Collections of recommended software, templates, and frameworks to streamline your workflow.
✅ Guides & Playbooks – Step-by-step manuals to help you develop new skills and apply best practices.
✅ Research & Insights – Access to industry reports, white papers, and case studies on emerging trends in instructional design.
✅ Expert Webinars & Workshops – Recordings and materials from thought leaders in the field.
✅ Community & Peer Contributions – Shared knowledge from fellow instructional designers applying Core38 in real-world settings.
Innovation is the key to staying relevant in the field of instructional design. BrightBulb Labs keeps you up-to-date and in-th-know!
Ready to take your next step?
Develop a Growth Mindset for Lifelong Learning
Instructional design is a constantly evolving field—BrightBulb Core38 Foundry equips you with the mindset and strategies to stay adaptable, continuously learn, and thrive in any professional challenge.
