An in-demand field

The field of instructional design has burgeoned over the past few years. Due to factors beyond our control, such as the global pandemic and the ensuing move toward more virtual versus in-person instruction, the demand for online learning has dramatically increased. Companies and educational institutions have realized that yes, people can learn online, and that it’s often a far lower-cost alternative to in-person training.

Hence, the demand for "IDs", as the role is often referred to, has grown exponentially (https://bit.ly/3YEwKRK). Instructional design is a field that’s projected to grow at a rate of eight percent or more annually (http://bit.ly/3xl1RFT).

Moreover, working as an ID earns high marks for work-life balance, job satisfaction, low stress, pay, and an overall perceived benefit to society (http://bit.ly/3lHILqA).

There’s no great mystery here: for the right person, being an instructional designer is a rewarding and...