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Job Description


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

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Significant Points


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	Training and Development Specialists

Training and development specialists plan, conduct, and administer programs that train employees and improve their skills and knowledge. Training and development specialists work in nearly every industry. They spend much of their time working with people, giving presentations, and leading training activities. In addition to a bachelor's degree, training and development specialists also need work experience and strong communication skills. The median annual wage for training and development specialists was $58,210 in May 2015. Employment of training and development specialists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Job prospects should be best for those with a bachelor's degree and previous work experience in training and development and online and mobile training programs. Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for training and development specialists. Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of training and development specialists with similar occupations. Learn more about training and development specialists by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Training and Development Specialists
Management of Companies and Enterprises	20,650
Computer Systems Design and Related Services	14,120
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	13,130
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	11,770
Insurance Carriers	10,810
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	9,910
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 And 5223 only)	9,390
Business Support Services	8,570
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	7,670
State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	7,590

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Training and Development Specialists
Average Annual Salary	$65,120
Average Hourly Wage	$31.31
Total Employment	291,380