Projected Growth: Faster than average (15% to 21%)
Related Job Titles: Corporate Trainer; Computer Training Specialist; Job Training Specialist; Management Development Specialist; Trainer; Training Specialist; E-Learning Developer; Technical Trainer; Senior Instructor; Supervisory Training Specialist
Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives.
Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
Present information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.
Monitor, evaluate, or record training activities or program effectiveness.
Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen.
Evaluate training materials prepared by instructors, such as outlines, text, or handouts.
Evaluate modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts.
Keep up with developments in area of expertise by reading current journals, books, or magazine articles.
Negotiate contracts with clients including desired training outcomes, fees, or expenses.
Attend meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs or to inform management of training program status.
Monitor training costs and prepare budget reports to justify expenditures.
Select and assign instructors to conduct training.
Schedule classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment, or instructors.
Supervise, evaluate, or refer instructors to skill development classes.
Devise programs to develop executive potential among employees in lower-level positions.
Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.