//Academy

A curated, mentor-led, professional education network
(Launching Spring 2026)

Learn directly from working professionals in visual effects, animation, and games — not just teachers, but the people building the industry today.

ADAPT Academy connects you with experienced artists and mentors through practical, career-focused courses designed to help you grow faster and get hired sooner.

No noise. No outdated theory. Just real skills, real feedback, and real connections.

Begin with the //GRID

Before you even enroll in a course, join our community and chat with other members and our instructors, recruiters, studios.

The Grid is our free online space where creatives:

• share their work

• receive feedback

• meet mentors / instructors

• connect with collaborators

• and build visibility

It’s where instructors, students, and professionals interact daily.

You don’t just join a class — you join a network.

For Academy members, full access to the Grid is included.

Learn your way

Choose the format that fits your time, goals, and budget:

Pre-recorded masterclasses

Learn at your own pace from focused, industry-led lessons. Perfect for sharpening specific skills quickly.

Mentored cohort workshops (4–12 weeks)

Small groups. Live reviews. Direct feedback. Work closely with a mentor and grow alongside peers.

Semester-long intensives (4–6 months)

Deep, career-level training with ongoing mentorship and portfolio development. Designed to help you become job-ready.

What makes //adapt ACADEMY different?

Real mentors, not anonymous courses

Learn from active professionals who actually work in studios.

Direct feedback

Live critiques and reviews — not just videos and quizzes.

Community first

Your network grows as you learn. Collaborators, referrals, opportunities.

Industry-focused outcomes

Courses are built around real production skills that studios actually hire for.

No pay-to-promote culture

Talent and contribution matter more than advertising budgets.

Built for your career, not just your résumé

ADAPT Academy is part of ADAPT ONE, a professional platform used by studios, freelancers, and recruiters.

That means:

• your work gets seen

• your profile grows

• and opportunities come to you

Learning isn’t isolated — it’s connected to the real industry.

Ready to level up?

Whether you’re just starting out or already working professionally, ADAPT Academy helps you sharpen your skills, build your portfolio, and connect with the people who matter.

Join the Grid today and be first to access courses launching this Spring.

Open to Schools

At ADAPT Academy, The Grid is the heartbeat of our community — a space for mentorship, feedback, and collaboration.

For instructors teaching on our platform: full access to The Grid is always free, giving you the tools to grow your cohorts, share your expertise, and connect with students organically.

For other schools or organizations: you are welcome to join and promote your courses within The Grid. Access for external schools is available for a small monthly fee, allowing you to connect with our community while supporting platform sustainability.

Coming later this year: our Learning Management System (LMS) will open to external schools, giving them free access to The Grid and the ability to integrate with ADAPT Academy’s community-driven ecosystem.

Whether you’re an independent instructor or an established school, The Grid ensures your courses reach an engaged, professional audience while fostering meaningful connections across the industry.

How do instructors succeed on //ACADEMY?

Discover how

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