A Killer Collection of Resources

Here, you'll find some of our best goodies, including checklists, templates, cheat sheets, calculators, and more! Everything is totally free and available to download or watch instantly.

The Library is divided into two sections—one for our freelancers and one for clients. But feel free to browse and borrow anything you want!

Just watch out for Moaning Marvin, the Module Maker, in the second-floor stacks.

Slack Community

Join our hustling and bustling Slack Community to get support, even more resources, access to exclusive webinars, and first dibs on IDLance project alerts!

FEAST: 24 Week Program

Launch your freelance instructional design career or propel it into the next stratosphere with our 24-week online program.

Coaching Sessions

Book a booster session with IDLance Team Members Andrea Dottling, Parker Grant, or Meghan Traynor to spruce up your skills in Client Relations, Business Development, or Marketing!

"Ditch Your Cubicle, Not Your Life"

"Ditch Your Cubicle, Not Your Life: Become a Freelance Instructional Designer in 7 Months” is the ultimate guide for instructional designers who want to embrace the sometimes intimidating world of freelancing.

IDLancer's Digest

If you're tired of being constantly bombarded by the same old L&D snooze-letters in your inbox, give our bi-weekly newsletter a try instead. Never boring, only kinda annoying.

Statement of Work Template

Download our free Statement of Work template to get all your freelancer paperwork lookin' tight and right!

Writing Skills Matrix

Assess your sick skills as a writer! What are you good at, and what do you like to do?

Visualizing Skills Matrix

How do your skills in mentally picturing and representing ideas, data, or concepts in a visual format stack up?

Find out with this matrix!

The Brag Book

Have you ever received a compliment that made your day, boosted your confidence, or validated all your hard work? Record all your bragging rights in this fun lil' journal.

Client Proposal Template

Save time, impress clients, and increase your chances of winning projects with a well-crafted, one-page proposal designed specifically for instructional design projects!

The Fabulous Learning Nerds Podcast

Check out our Co-Head Honchos, Dr. Parker Grant and Andrea Dottling, on The Fabulous Learning Nerds Podcast! They share their best tips for succeeding as freelance instructional designers and more!

2026 Anti-Trends Report

A refreshingly honest Anti-Trends Report for L&D professionals who are tired of hype, overwhelmed by tools, and ready to focus on what really works in 2026.

L&D Unfiltered: A Conversation with Josh Bersin

Join us for an honest look back at 2025, a hopeful look forward, and practical insight from one of the most trusted voices in our field!

Not Another AI Report 2025

Learn how Learning & Development professionals just like you are using artificial intelligence in 2025.

The Upskill from Within Playbook

Five plays. One employee. $5,000(ish) bucks. Learn how to grow talent from the inside without breaking the bank!

The Scrappy Trainer's Toolkit

This practical guide is packed with ideas to help you rethink, repurpose, reuse, and refresh your training without starting from scratch. It’s all about finding smart, resourceful ways to keep learning programs effective, no matter the constraints.

The Panic Packet

Calm down and download our panic packet of tools and emotional support for L&D pros pivoting under pressure!

IDLancer's Digest

If you're tired of being constantly bombarded by the same old L&D snooze-letters in your inbox, give our bi-weekly newsletter a try instead. Never boring, only kinda annoying.

Augmented Reality Readiness Assessment

The AR Readiness Assessment is a handy-dandy tool for L&D decision-makers preparing to incorporate Augmented Reality into their training strategies.

Jargon-Free AR Glossary

We developed the Jargon-Free AR Glossary because we saw a need for introductory AR resources that aren't bogged down by dense technical talk and phrases only Dr. Emmet Brown would say.

"Let's Talk Augmented Reality"

Catch a replay of our LinkedIn Live event, "Augmented Reality Meets Learning & Development," and get to know our partner, Russ Johnson, of OddJohnson Media.

Onboarding Rubric

This onboarding rubric will help you take the wheel of your onboarding process, ensuring that new hires are equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed.

Soft Skills Matrix

Use our Soft Skills Matrix to map out strengths and weaknesses, optimize workloads, and foster growth. By investing in your team's soft skills, you'll boost morale, increase productivity, and achieve better results.

Skills Matrix for Instructional Designers and Developers

Our Skills Matrix is your L&D department's new BFF! This handy-dandy tool helps L&D managers assess their Instructional Designers' and Developers' strengths, weaknesses, and career goals to ensure they're unlocking the full potential within an existing team.

"Why Every Enterprise Needs A Freelance Strategy Right Now"

Check out our extremely famous, widely celebrated appearance in Forbes Magazine!

Round Table Talk: The Use of AI in Instructional Design

We sat down with some of our favorite industry peeps and pros to discuss all things Artificial Intelligence and Instructional Design.