Training and Development Specialists

ExistingUsers

User Name:

Password:

Forgot your password?
Click here

NewUsers

FeaturedResources

Training and Development Specialists

Careers / Training and Development Specialists

Summary Description


	Design and conduct training and development programs to improve individual and organizational performance. May analyze training needs.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Applications Trainer

2.	Apprenticeship and Training Representative

3.	Auxiliary Personnel Inservice Coordinator

4.	Bilingual Trainer

5.	Commercial Instructor Supervisor

6.	Computer Technology Trainer

7.	Computer Training Specialist

8.	Corporate Trainer

9.	Course Developer

10.	Courseware Developer

11.	Curriculum Developer

12.	Curriculum Writer

13.	Development Associate

14.	Development Coordinator

15.	Driver Retraining Instructor

16.	E-Learning Designer

17.	E-Learning Developer

18.	Employee Development Specialist

19.	Employee Training Specialist

20.	Green Jobs Trainer

21.	Green Material Construction Trade Instructor

22.	Hardware Trainer

23.	Human Resources Specialist (HR Specialist)

24.	Human Resources Trainer

25.	Industrial Trainer

26.	Information Technology Technical Trainer

27.	Job Development Specialist

28.	Job Training Specialist

29.	Labor Trainer

30.	Management Development Specialist

31.	Manpower Development Advisor

32.	Manpower Development Specialist

33.	Older Worker Specialist

34.	Personnel Training Officer

35.	Port Purser

36.	Product Trainer

37.	Resume Writer

38.	Safety Instructor

39.	Sales Trainer

40.	Scheme Technician

41.	Senior Instructor

42.	Skill Training Program Coordinator

43.	Skills Trainer

44.	Software Trainer

45.	Supervisory Training Specialist

46.	Technical Instructor

47.	Technical Trainer

48.	Technical Training Coordinator

49.	Trainer

50.	Training Assistant

51.	Training Consultant

52.	Training Coordinator

53.	Training Developer

54.	Training Facilitator

55.	Training Personnel Supervisor

56.	Training Specialist

57.	Workforce Development Assistant

58.	Workforce Development Specialist

Job Tasks

	Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives. Conduct surveys in organizations.

	Design, plan, organize, or direct orientation and training programs for employees or customers. Develop training materials. Coordinate training activities.

	Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills. Train personnel to enhance job skills.

	Present information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures. Train personnel to enhance job skills.

	Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials. Develop training materials. Coordinate training activities.

	Monitor, evaluate, or record training activities or program effectiveness. Evaluate effectiveness of personnel policies or practices. Evaluate training programs, instructors, or materials.

	Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen. Coordinate training activities.

	Evaluate training materials prepared by instructors, such as outlines, text, or handouts. Evaluate training programs, instructors, or materials. Coordinate training activities.

	Evaluate modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts. Conduct surveys in organizations.

	Keep up with developments in area of expertise by reading current journals, books, or magazine articles. Update professional knowledge.

	Negotiate contracts with clients including desired training outcomes, fees, or expenses. Negotiate contracts with clients or service providers.

	Attend meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs or to inform management of training program status. Update professional knowledge.

	Monitor training costs and prepare budget reports to justify expenditures. Monitor financial indicators. Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.

	Select and assign instructors to conduct training. Develop training materials. Coordinate training activities.

	Schedule classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment, or instructors. Coordinate training activities.

	Supervise, evaluate, or refer instructors to skill development classes. Evaluate training programs, instructors, or materials. Supervise employees.

	Devise programs to develop executive potential among employees in lower-level positions. Train personnel on managerial topics.

	Coordinate recruitment and placement of training program participants. Coordinate personnel recruitment activities.

	Develop or implement training programs related to efficiency, recycling, or other issues with environmental impacts. Train personnel in organizational or compliance procedures.

	Refer trainees to employer relations representatives, to locations offering job placement assistance, or to appropriate social services agencies if warranted. Advise others on human resources topics.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Training and Development Specialists
	Training and development specialists plan, conduct, and administer programs that train employees and improve their skills and knowledge.

	Read More >>

Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Training and Development Specialists
	Training and development specialists work in nearly every industry. They spend much of their time working with people, giving presentations, and leading training activities.

	Read More >>

<< Previous Page

Next Page >>

Interesting Fact

Jim Morrison's (The Doors) father was an admiral in the U.S. Navy.

Did you know...

You can purchase group licenses to MyPlan.com assessment tests for schools and businesses at steeply discounted prices.