Refactor: clean up formatting and improve clarity in _index.md

Signed-off-by: Lee Calcote <lee.calcote@layer5.io>

Author: leecalcote

content/_index.md

@@ -4,37 +4,29 @@ title: Academy
 
 <!-- this page is only used in local dev setup , this wont be used or rendered in production -->
 
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-{{% blocks/lead color="primary" %}}
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-[LearningPaths](https://cloud.layer5.io/academy/learning-paths)  
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-[Challenge](https://cloud.layer5.io/academy/challenges)  
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+- [Learning Paths](https://cloud.layer5.io/academy/learning-paths)  
+- [Challenges](https://cloud.layer5.io/academy/challenges)  
+- [Certifications](https://cloud.layer5.io/academy/certifications)
 
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-*Below this line, this reminder won't appear when published.*
 
 ### Welcome to dev environment for your Academy
-> This is just a development page that shows during the build process. The development process is extraordinarily simple - you can start building it out bit by bit or dive right in.   
 
-{{% /blocks/lead %}} 
+This is just a development page that shows during the build process. The development process is extraordinarily simple - you can start building it out bit by bit or dive right in.
 
 #### What Your Academy Will Look Like
 
-> When published, your Academy will look like ([This Page](https://cloud.layer5.io/academy/) and will feature **Learning Paths, Challenges, and Certifications**.
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+When published, your Academy will look like ([https://cloud.layer5.io/academy/](https://cloud.layer5.io/academy/) and will feature **Learning Paths, Challenges, and Certifications** that are not set to `draft: true` in their front matter.)
 
-> It provides structured, Markdown-authored curricula with hands-on practice and assessments. Content is organized hierarchically and supports rich media.
+It provides structured, Markdown-authored curricula with hands-on practice and assessments. Content is organized hierarchically and supports rich media.
 
 #### Build Process
 
-> Here's the simple workflow:
->> 1. **Develop locally** - Make your changes and test them here  
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->> 2. **Merge when ready** - Your Academy stays private until you decide to publish  
+Here's the simple workflow:
+> 1. **Develop locally** - Make your changes and test them here  
 
->> 3. **Publish when ready** - Release it to your organization
+> 2. **Merge when ready** - Your Academy stays private until you decide to publish  
 
+> 3. **Publish when ready** - Release it to your organization
 
 **Need help?** [Documentation](https://github.com/layer5io/layer5-academy/blob/master/README.md) | [Contact Us](https://mesheryio.slack.com/ssb/redirect)