As an Instructional Designer, you will need to master following:

• apply ICT terminology
• conduct educational activities
• create SCORM packages
• create script for artistic production
• identify ICT user needs
• instructional design models
• manage content development projects
• provide multimedia content
• publishing strategy
• standards for web-based e-learning
• teach writing
• translate requirement concepts into content
• use markup languages
• use scripting programming
• web programming

More generally, an instructional designer is also versed in:

• apply teaching strategies
• apply tools for content development
• authoring software
• cognitive psychology
• compile content
• conduct content quality assurance
• content development processes
• design web-based courses
• develop digital educational materials
• identify customer requirements
• identify training needs
• learning management systems
• manage content metadata
• proofread text
• provide written content
• structure information
• task algorithmisation
• translate requirements into visual design
• use different communication channels

It also helps to know the following:

• AJAX
• Brightspace (learning management systems)
• Engrade
• JavaScript
• LAMS
• Litmos
• Moodle
• Sakai
• Schoology
• Taleo
• WizIQ
• keep up-to-date with training subjects
• augmented reality
• build business relationships
• develop creative ideas
• give live presentation
• perform ICT troubleshooting
• perform project management