Changes to the Explainer Academy


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We've hosted the Explainer Academy since 2015 and have seen nearly 1,000 professionals take the courses. I'm writing today because the Explainer Academy has moved to a new address that will serve as a platform for a new set of courses with a new perspective on explanation. More on that soon.

The former domain, ExplainerAcademy.com, has transitioned to CommonCraft.com/academy. The courses have not changed in this transition, aside from becoming more streamlined. You can learn more here.

If you previously created an account at ExplainerAcademy.com, you will need new login credentials for the courses going forward. To access the courses, enroll at CommonCraft.com/academy.


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We continue to offer a free introductory course that features an impressive amount of content from both of the core courses below. Enroll at commoncraft.com/academy


Our Core Courses

Our core courses are comprehensive, video-based guides to the skill of explanation and animated video production.

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Explanation Master Course: Make clear, understandable communication your competitive advantage. Learn the skill of explanation and how to create explanations that work for your audience and earn the respect you deserve. Learn more


Ideas in Motion: Learn how to create simple animated videos using presentation software (PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides). Follow step-by-step video instructions from writing the script to producing the final video. Learn more


Explainer Bundle: Our best deal. Get both courses and a pack of 3,800 Cut-outs. Learn more

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That's what I have for now. I'll be in touch again soon!

Lee LeFever, Common Craft

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