The Best 3 Ways to Make Money as an Instructional Designer

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One of the main reasons that people become instructional designers is because of the high earning potential and the great work-life balance.

In this video, we explore the main ways that I’ve been seeing people make a living in this space.

Of these top three possibilities, there’s at least one that is not talked about very much, and there’s a massive opportunity there that you’ll want to consider, for sure!

This field has changed my life financially in ways I would have never imagined when I first began exploring instructional design, and I’ve seen it do the same for so many other people who have transitioned into ID.

Have you explored all of these options in your journey into instructional design? Let me know what you think in the comments!

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