10 Best Instructional Design Tools & Software

The amount of tools and software available for instructional designers to learn can be overwhelming, but by focusing on these top 10, you can design and develop more effectively (as well as ensuring that you have the most in-demand skills).

In this video, we take a look at the top instructional design tools, software, and technology.

If you’re trying to become an instructional designer, this should give you a good idea of which tools to prioritize, how difficult they are to learn, and which resources are best for learning them.

Even if you’re already an instructional designer, this should give you some good ideas of how to focus on your own professional development and upskill.

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0:00 Intro
0:28 Articulate Storyline 360
2:51 Articulate Rise 360
4:26 Adobe Illustrator
6:40 Adobe Photoshop
7:46 Adobe XD
9:16 Adobe Premiere Pro
10:30 Canva
11:27 TalentLMS
13:00 Vyond
14:34 Snag-It
15:16 Next Steps

[MaurieColeman]

Once again, Devlin is a 14 on the 10-point scale. In less than 20 minutes he provides a list of resources, alternatives to those, and the basis for a plan of action to develop or enhance the skillset needed to function effectively in the world of Instructional Design as it exists today and into the future. KUDOS. Absolutely right on point.

[radon]

You're a gift to the ID community, Devlin! Thanks a lot once again 😁❤

[lieslvandreau]

This is exceptional Devlin - as usual! Thanks so much for your invaluable content! 🙂

[wenzen]

Thank you for this video. I hope you create another one showcasing all the generative artificial intelligence tools that tremendously facilitate the work.

[obiwann]

Your videos are incredible! Thank you so much

[jimmyjames]

Thanks for much for all the info + videos you provide! Much appreciated!!!

[cosmicmc]

This was GREAT! Thank you for all this information!

[tyronebishop]

Another great video for people Devlin!

[elmapping]

Thank you for explaining this thoroughly!

[JessieCarty]

I just recently starting researching project management tools as well as developing even stronger Microsoft Office expertise. There are SO many Microsoft apps that I wasn't familiar with yet find myself needing to at least know a little bit about for work.

[avantimukherjee]

Excellent info in a nutsell, thanks much 👍👍👍

[satyamchawla]

Thank you for this video..what about screen cast tool Techsmith Camtasia ?

[dionmcbeth]

I like Storyline 360, but the yearly price is about $150 per month for a single user, and you lose access to your work if you stop paying. This software is great if you use it as a full time designer, But if not then the cost is high. The learning curve for beginners, infrequent user can be complexed when you do want to add more interactive features. The learning curve goes up multiples, and it takes a lot of time. I'm hoping that A.I. tools will make it much easier for infrequent educators to use these tools, with a shorter learning curve and much lower cost. Devlin love your work, and thanks for the information you provide. Be well.

[jesuspereira]

Thank you for this! Super cool video! A+++

[facilitatoranjali]

Hi Devlin! Any free alternative for snag it?

[karimabdelkarim]

Thanks for those information Devlin! don't you think Figma as a powerful tool also? Thanks in advance

[jcorange]

Thanks Devlin, do you have any recommendations, examples or videos on systems training, like 'how to videos'? So trying to teach new staters how to use systems, like data entry, bookings, updating customer details etc. The 'how to' videos can be quite long and boring but struggling to think how to make it more engaging when it is very directive (click here, add this, click here)??? Thanks for any help.

[MarkArnoldMusic]

Video editing: I would definitely go for da Vinci resolve just because of how the workflow tabs work. It's not as intuitive as something like premiere but it's super powerful - and it's FREE. (Fyi, the color grading feature used to be a popular color grading tool in Hollywood before it was rolled into resolve)

[olgapetseva]

Is it common to use iSpring Suite in USA or European corporate space? I have a feeling that it’s common tool only in CIS countries

[estharroja]

Is Inkscape a better alternative for an illustrator ?