Mastering Instructional Design Authoring Tools
Unlock your potential as an instructional designer with this hands-on course focused on the four most powerful authoring tools in the industry. Learn how to create interactive courses with Storyline 360, design animations with Vyond, edit videos using Camtasia, and produce AI-powered content with Synthesia. This course is perfect for professionals looking to boost their content creation skills and deliver compelling, learner-centered training.
- 5.0/5.0
- All levels
- English
Course Overview
This hands-on course empowers instructional designers, educators, and content creators to master four powerful authoring tools—Articulate Storyline 360, Vyond, Camtasia, and Synthesia. Through guided sessions, participants will learn how to build interactive modules, engaging animations, and professional-quality instructional videos. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to design multimedia-rich, learner-centered experiences suitable for modern digital learning environments.
Course Structure
- Duration: 3 Weeks | 6 Sessions | 2 Hours per Session
- Mode: Virtual sessions
- Beginner to Intermediate
Learning Objectives
- Understand the purpose and strengths of each authoring tool.
- Design interactive e-learning content using Storyline 360.
- Create animated storytelling experiences with Vyond.
- Develop and edit screen-recorded tutorials with Camtasia.
- Produce AI-powered videos using Synthesia.
- Integrate multimedia effectively to enhance learner engagement.
- Export and publish learning content in accessible formats.
Who can take this course
- Instructional Designers & eLearning Developers – Build engaging eLearning using multimedia authoring tools.
- Trainers & Educators – Deliver professional, interactive learning modules across formats.
- Corporate L&D Teams – Create scalable, high-impact training without external production.
- Freelancers & Consultants – Offer a wider range of eLearning services to clients.
- Content Creators – Enhance tutorials, lessons, and online content with engaging visuals.
Certificate of Completion
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate.
- Overview of instructional design authoring tools
- Use cases in e-learning development
- Key differences and advantages of each tool
- Setting up projects and understanding UI across tools
- Creating slides, layers, triggers, and states
- Designing branching scenarios and interactive quizzes
- Integrating audio, video, and animations
- Publishing to web or LMS platforms
- Character creation and scene development
- Storyboarding with visual elements
- Adding dialogues, voiceovers, and background music
- Export settings for various platforms
- Screen recording, webcam, and audio capture
- Editing timeline, cutting, trimming, and adding effects
- Integrating transitions, annotations, and callouts
- Exporting to desired formats
- Creating AI-generated videos using avatars
- Scripting, voice selection, and customization
- Adding visuals, text, and sound effects
- Publishing and sharing to LMS or web
- Choosing the right tool for your project
- Tips for integrating tools in instructional design
- Developing a mini-project using 2–3 tools
- Best practices and final review

Sandeep Kumar
About Instructor
As a founding member of LXD Guild, I collaborate with professionals in learning and development to create impactful learning experiences. With a background in business analysis, data analysis, and learning design, I have led initiatives at Thomson Reuters and ServiceNow to enhance learning outcomes. My goal is to empower learners and professionals to reach their full potential.

Venkata Krishna Reddy
About Instructor
Experience on working on rapid e-learning cycle. Exposure to the rapid e-learning tools like Adobe Captivate, Articulate. Familiarity with e-learning development process and standards. Experience on working with Adobe Flash, Photoshop Knowledge Presenter, Lectora etc.
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- Duration 6 Hours
- Language English
- Certificate Yes