One question that gets asked a lot by people seeking to become an instructional designer is "what certificate should I get?" along with "do I NEED a certificate?" (or a Masters Degree). Here are my quick thoughts on both of these questions.
More Resources:
Do You Need a Masters Degree to be an Instructional Designer? (Article) https://www.yourlearningcareer.com/do...
Some recommended certificate programs:
(These are both through the University of Texas which is where I got my Masters)
https://www.utrgv.edu/edtech/e-learni...
https://www.utrgv.edu/edtech/online-i...
ATD Certificate - https://www.td.org/education-courses/...