Justin Ferriman, the Founder of LearnDash says that if you are just getting started in elearning, or perhaps you have an interest, it can be overwhelming to figure out where to begin. Naturally, there are university programs for instructional design, but those aren’t always a viable option (nor are they always necessary).
Click here to go to Justin’e list of resources which can help you to learn more. It is by no means an exhaustive list, but it will help you set off in the right direction!