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Job Description
- As an Instructional Designer you will create learning environments and experiences. Perform analysis to perform the requirements and specifications.
- You may be asked to enable learning by creating supportive environments which includes online community management, promoting collaboration and discussion through social media technologies and teaching experts how to generate and share your own content.
Responsibilities
- Write learning objectives.
- Determine the scope of educational projects.
- Create the layout of the instructional material.
- Work with subject matter experts.
- Write content.
- Develop audio, visual, and interactive media aids.
- Plan and create assessments.
- Education, Training & Certification
- The role of an instructional designer varies widely so the path to this career isn't necessarily a singular route.
Job Requirements
- Education: A bachelor's degree is the minimum educational requirement for an instructional designer, and having a degree is in a related field such as education or communication is preferable. Some employers look for a master’s degree in instructional design or instructional technology.
- Experience: Without a master’s degree, experience in teaching, training, writing, or web technology is usually expected. Many people often come to the instructional design profession after first having been teachers, writers, editors, media specialists, or trainers. This is the type of job that many learn by doing, but others learn through schooling.
Instructional Designer Skills & Competencies
- Some skills that are required or helpful for a career in instructional design include:
- Basic understanding of HTML: A good deal of this work is computer-based.
- Computer knowledge: A knowledge of Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office software, particularly PowerPoint, as well as audio and video editing skills.
- Graphic design experience: Finished products must be visually appealing.
- Experience with learning management systems: This job is about teaching.
