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April 4, 2023 24 mins

Should you get a master's degree in instructional design? While having a degree can look good on paper, if you're planning to go into corporate ID, then a master's degree may not be the best option.

In this episode, I'm going over why you don't need a master's degree to succeed in corporate instructional design. I'll share the pros and cons of having a degree and what you should do instead to land your first job. 

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

  • Explore the purpose of a master's degree and the scenarios in which they may be useful 
  • Understand where degrees fall short and what corporate employers are actually looking for
  • Learn how to showcase what you can do from a practical perspective and what educational options you should consider instead

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