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Careers / Training and Development Specialists |
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(Abstract from Career Articles) |
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Training and Development Specialists |
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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 |
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U.S. National Figures. |
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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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Interesting Fact |
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The first U.S. patent, issued in 1790 to Samuel Hopkins for a potassium compound, was signed by both President George Washington and then Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson. |
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