The role
As an instructional designer, you turn expert knowledge into courses people can actually follow. You define learning objectives, write scripts and storyboards, build e-learning modules, quizzes and videos, and test them with learners. You work with subject experts, trainers and video teams, mostly through a learning management system.
Who is hiring
Edtech start-ups, universities developing online programmes, corporate training teams, e-learning agencies and NGOs building digital learning hire instructional designers. The work suits remote collaboration well, and many teams hire fully remote.
Background and career path
Most come from teaching, training or communication, with a degree in education sciences or educational technology. You can progress to senior designer, learning experience lead or head of digital learning.