How to Become an Instructional Designer in the Age of AI (2025)

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Are you trying to become an instructional designer in 2025?

Artificial intelligence has made this process so much easier than it was even a year ago, and this video is all about helping you navigate that journey.

To make it even simpler, I created a free AI assistant designed to guide you through every step of becoming an ID. It’s like having a 24/7 instructional design coach in your pocket, helping you figure out what to learn next, teaching key terms (and quizzing you on them), brainstorming portfolio ideas, and even running tailored mock interviews for the jobs you’re applying for.

We’ll explore how to figure out if instructional design is the right fit, break down the main phases of the journey, and show how AI can make every step faster and more creative.

Plus, I’ll show you how to use the AI assistant to highlight AI skills, and share strategies to make your portfolio stand out.

This is my updated guide to becoming an instructional designer in 2025, and it’s packed with advice, tools, and encouragement to help you succeed.

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0:00 Introduction
3:23 Free AI Assistant
6:42 Become an ID
13:25 Staying Motivated
17:28 Key Terms and Tech
24:05 Important Skills
28:24 Portfolio
33:17 Using AI to Stand Out
37:53 Professional Branding
40:19 Interview and Negotiate