Training and Development Specialists
Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness.
63 alternate job titles:
Applications Trainer
Apprenticeship and Training Representative
Auxiliary Personnel Inservice Coordinator
Bilingual Trainer
Certified EPIC Trainer (Certified Electronic Privacy Information Center Trainer)
Computer Software Training Specialist
Computer Technology Trainer
Computer Training Specialist
Corporate Trainer
Course Developer
Courseware Developer
Curriculum Developer
Curriculum Writer
Cyber Instructional Curriculum Developer
Cyber Instructor
Cyber Workforce Developer
Development Associate
Development Coordinator
Development Specialist
Driver Retraining Instructor
E-Learning Designer
Employee Development Specialist
Employee Training Specialist
Fire Department Training Officer
Green Jobs Trainer
Green Material Construction Trade Instructor
HR Trainer (Human Resources Trainer)
Industrial Trainer
Insurance Employee Trainer
IT Technical Trainer (Information Technology Technical Trainer)
Job Development Specialist
Job Training Specialist
Labor Trainer
Leadership Development Specialist
Learning and Development Consultant
Learning and Development Specialist (L and D Specialist)
Management Development Specialist
Manpower Development Advisor
Manpower Development Specialist
Older Worker Specialist
Personnel Training Officer
Product Trainer
Research and Development Specialist (R and D Specialist)
Sales Trainer
Sales Training Specialist
Scheme Technician
Security Awareness Training Specialist
Skill Training Program Coordinator
Skills Trainer
Software Trainer
Technical Instructor
Technical Trainer
Technical Training Coordinator
Trainer
Training and Development Consultant
Training Consultant
Training Developer
Training Facilitator
Training Specialist
Training Supervisor
Workforce Development Analyst
Workforce Development Specialist
Workforce Executive
Salary Information
Training and Development Specialists: $65,850 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Update professional knowledge. | Maintenance |
| Monitor financial indicators. | Maintenance |
| Train personnel to enhance job skills. | General |
| Conduct surveys in organizations. | General |
| Negotiate contracts with clients or service providers. | General |
| Advise others on human resources topics. | General |
| Train personnel in organizational or compliance procedures. | General |
| Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets. | General |
| Coordinate training activities. | Management |
| Coordinate personnel recruitment activities. | Management |
| Train personnel on managerial topics. | Management |
| Supervise employees. | Management |
| Evaluate effectiveness of personnel policies or practices. | Analysis |
| Evaluate training programs, instructors, or materials. | Analysis |
| Develop training materials. | Development |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Adobe After Effects | Video creation and editing software |
| Adobe Creative Cloud software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Adobe Illustrator | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Adobe InDesign | Desktop publishing software |
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Cisco Webex | Video conferencing software |
| Django | Web platform development software |
| Drupal | Web platform development software |
| Epic Systems | Medical software |
| Hypertext markup language HTML | Web platform development software |
| IBM SPSS Statistics | Analytical or scientific software |
| JavaScript | Web platform development software |
| Microsoft Dynamics | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Oracle PeopleSoft | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| PHP | Web platform development software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Zoom | Video conferencing software |
| Learning management system LMS | Computer based training software |
| Adobe ActionScript | Development environment software |
| Adobe Authorware | Computer based training software |
| Adobe Captivate | Computer based training software |
| Adobe Dreamweaver | Web page creation and editing software |
| Adobe Presenter | Computer based training software |
| Advanced business application programming ABAP | Object or component oriented development software |
| Alchemy Systems SISTEM | Computer based training software |
| Apache Struts | Web platform development software |
| Apple Final Cut Pro | Video creation and editing software |
| Articulate Rapid E-Learning Studio | Computer based training software |
| Backbone.js | Web platform development software |
| Beeline Learning Management System LMS | Computer based training software |
| Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Blatant Media Absorb LMS | Computer based training software |
| Brainshark Rapid Learning | Computer based training software |
| Citrix cloud computing software | Access software |
| Cobent Learning and Compliance Suite LCS | Computer based training software |
| Common Curriculum | Computer based training software |
| Computer Generated Solutions Learning Management System | Computer based training software |
| EZ LCMS | Computer based training software |
| Eedo Knowledgeware Eedo Force Ten | Computer based training software |
| ElearningForce JoomlaLMS | Computer based training software |
| FlexTraining Total e-Learning Solution | Computer based training software |
| G-Cube Solutions Wizdom Web LMS | Computer based training software |
| GeoMetrix Data Systems Training Partner | Computer based training software |
| Google Meet | Video conferencing software |
| Google Sites | Web page creation and editing software |
| Google Slides | Presentation software |
| HP Trim | Document management software |
| Halogen eLMS | Computer based training software |
| Human resource management software HRMS | Human resources software |
| IBM Notes | Electronic mail software |
| ICS Learning Group Inquisiq EX | Computer based training software |
| Ikonami AT-Learning Tool | Computer based training software |
| Inspired eLearning iLMS | Computer based training software |
| Intelladon Enterprise Knowledge Platform EKP | Computer based training software |
| Intelligent Information Conversion Technologies MeritScholar | Computer based training software |
| Intellum Rollbook | Computer based training software |
| Interwoven software | Document management software |
| Kahoot! | Multi-media educational software |
| Learn HQ Activate LMS | Computer based training software |
| LogMeIn GoToMeeting | Video conferencing software |
| LogMeIn GoToWebinar | Network conferencing software |
| Medworxx Learning Management System | Computer based training software |
| Mentimeter | Presentation software |
| Microsoft NetMeeting | Video conferencing software |
| Microsoft OneNote | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Publisher | Desktop publishing software |
| Moodle | Computer based training software |
| Mzinga On-Demand Learning Suite | Computer based training software |
| NetDimensions Enterprise Knowledge Platform EKP | Computer based training software |
| OnPoint Digital OnPoint Learning & Performance Suite | Computer based training software |
| Operitel LearnFlex | Computer based training software |
| Oracle PeopleSoft Financials | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Oracle Solaris | Operating system software |
| Oracle Taleo | Human resources software |
| Oracle WebLogic Server | Application server software |
| PRO-ductivity Systems Compliance Training Manager Web | Computer based training software |
| Pathlore LMS | Computer based training software |
| Plateau Learning Management System LMS | Computer based training software |
| Poll Everywhere | Presentation software |
| Prezi | Presentation software |
| Qarbon ViewletBuilder Professional | Computer based training software |
| RISC Virtual Training Assistant | Computer based training software |
| Right Reason Technologies RightTrack | Computer based training software |
| Screencast-O-Matic | Video creation and editing software |
| SkillSoft SkillPort | Computer based training software |
| SmugMug Flickr | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| SumTotal Systems ToolBook | Computer based training software |
| SumTotal Systems TotalLMS | Computer based training software |
| Telania eLeaP Learning Management System LMS/LCMS | Computer based training software |
| The Human Equation InSite LMS | Computer based training software |
| TrainCaster LMS | Computer based training software |
| TrainOnTrack Learning Management System LMS | Computer based training software |
| Upside Learning UpsideLMS | Computer based training software |
| WeVideo | Video creation and editing software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Xerceo Learn | Computer based training software |
| Xyleme Learning Content Management System LCMS | Computer based training software |
| Ziiva Prosperity LMS | Computer based training software |
| dominKnow Learning Center | Computer based training software |
| techniques.org knowledgeWorks LMS | Computer based training software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| MySQL | Data base management system software |
| Oracle PL/SQL | Data base management system software |
| Blackboard software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| FileMaker Pro | Data base user interface and query software |
| Google Drive | Cloud-based data access and sharing software |
| Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professional in Talent Development | ATD Certification Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Advanced Resume Writer | Career Directors International | Not Available |
| Certified Employment Interview Consultant | Career Directors International | Not Available |
| Certified Healthcare Technology Specialist - Trainer | American Health Information Management Association | Not Available |
| Certified Hidden Job Coach & Profile Writer Course | Career Directors International | Not Available |
| Certified Master Resume Writer | Career Directors International | Not Available |
| Certified Master of Career Services | National Career Development Association | Not Available |
| Certified Performance Technologist | International Society of Performance Improvement | Not Available |
| Certified Professional in Talent Development | ATD Certification Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Resume Specialist: Accounting and Finance | Career Directors International | Not Available |
| Certified Resume Specialist: Administration and Clerical | Career Directors International | Not Available |
| Certified Resume Specialist: Challenging Transitions | Career Directors International | Not Available |
| Certified Resume Specialist: Education | Career Directors International | Not Available |
| Certified Resume Specialist: Emergency Services | Career Directors International | Not Available |
| Certified Resume Specialist: Engineering and Science | Career Directors International | Not Available |
| Certified Resume Specialist: Financial Services | Career Directors International | Not Available |
| Certified Resume Specialist: Healthcare and Medical | Career Directors International | Not Available |
| Certified Resume Specialist: Hospitality and Tourism | Career Directors International | Not Available |
| Certified Resume Specialist: Information Technology | Career Directors International | Not Available |
| Certified Resume Specialist: Legal/Law | Career Directors International | Not Available |
| Certified Resume Specialist: Military to Civilian Transition | Career Directors International | Not Available |
| Certified Resume Specialist: Mining and Energy | Career Directors International | Not Available |
| Certified Resume Specialist: Non-Profit | Career Directors International | Not Available |
| Certified Resume Specialist: Politics and Legislation | Career Directors International | Not Available |
| Certified Resume Specialist: Training and Human Resources | Career Directors International | Not Available |
| Certified Resume Specialist:Public Relations and Marketing Communications | Career Directors International | Not Available |
| Certified Resume Specialist:Sales and Business Development | Career Directors International | Not Available |
| Certified Resume Specialist:Trades and Construction | Career Directors International | Not Available |
| Certified Workforce Development Professional | National Association of Workforce Development Professionals | Not Available |
| CompTIA CTT+ | Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) | Not Available |
| Construction Site Safety Orientation | National Center for Construction Education and Research | Not Available |
| Construction Site Safety Supervisor | National Center for Construction Education and Research | Not Available |
| Construction Site Safety Technician | National Center for Construction Education and Research | Not Available |
| Craft Instructor | National Center for Construction Education and Research | Not Available |
| Global Career Development Facilitator | Center for Credentialing & Education, Inc. | Not Available |
| Global Professional in Human Resources | Human Resource Certification Institute | Not Available |
| Master Career Director | Career Directors International | Not Available |
| Master Craft/Technician Instructor | National Center for Construction Education and Research | Not Available |
| Master Trainer | National Center for Construction Education and Research | Not Available |
| Professional in Human Resources - International | Human Resource Certification Institute | Not Available |
| Senior Professional in Human Resources - International | Human Resource Certification Institute | Not Available |
| Trainer Specialist | Association of Credit and Collection Professionals | Not Available |
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