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13-1151.00 - 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.


Key Facts
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Bright Outlook
Career Details
Green Job
Career Details
Current Employment
252,600
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Forecasted Employment
271,500
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Change in Employment
+18,900
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Change in Employment %
+7.5%
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Tasks
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Tasks
The tasks listed below can be performed to prepare you for a career in this field.
Core
  • Keep up with developments in area of expertise by reading current journals, books, or magazine articles.
  • Present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
  • Schedule classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment, or instructors.
  • Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
  • Monitor, evaluate, or record training activities or program effectiveness.
  • Attend meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs or to inform management of training program status.
  • Evaluate training materials prepared by instructors, such as outlines, text, or handouts.
  • Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen.
  • Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives.
  • Select and assign instructors to conduct training.
  • Devise programs to develop executive potential among employees in lower-level positions.
  • Negotiate contracts with clients for desired training outcomes, fees, or expenses.
  • Evaluate modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual, to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts.
  • Design, plan, organize, or direct orientation and training programs for employees or customers.
  • Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.
  • Monitor training costs and prepare budget reports to justify expenditures.
  • Supervise, evaluate, or refer instructors to skill development classes.
Supplemental
  • Coordinate recruitment and placement of training program participants.
  • Refer trainees to employer relations representatives, to locations offering job placement assistance, or to appropriate social services agencies, if warranted.
  • Develop or implement training programs related to efficiency, recycling, or other issues with environmental impacts.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Knowledge
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Knowledge

The items listed below are organized into sections that contain knowledge useful for pursuing a career in this field. Each section also contains a "Percentage of Importance" statistic that shows how relevant an item is to the occupation.
 Education and Training
  • 99%
    Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
 English Language
  • 94%
    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
 Customer and Personal Service
  • 80%
    Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
 Administration and Management
  • 73%
    Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
 Personnel and Human Resources
  • 73%
    Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
 Communications and Media
  • 71%
    Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
 Psychology
  • 69%
    Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
 Sociology and Anthropology
  • 65%
    Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
 Clerical
  • 58%
    Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
 Computers and Electronics
  • 58%
    Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Tools
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Tools
The tools listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.
 Computers
  • Laptop computers
  • Desktop computers
  • Personal computers
 Computer printers
  • Laser printers
 Projectors and supplies
  • Overhead display projectors
  • Liquid crystal display LCD projectors
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Technology
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Technology
The technologies listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.
 Business function specific software
  • Human resource management software HRMS
  • Oracle TaleoHOT
  • Microsoft ProjectHOT
  • Microsoft SharePointHOT
  • Google DriveHOT
  • Microsoft OfficeHOT
 Finance accounting and enterprise resource planning ERP software
  • Oracle PeopleSoftHOT
  • Oracle PeopleSoft FinancialsHOT
  • SAPHOT
 Content authoring and editing software
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Creative CloudHOT
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Flash
  • Adobe Systems Adobe IllustratorHOT
  • Adobe Systems Adobe PhotoshopHOT
  • Microsoft VisioHOT
  • SmugMug FlickrHOT
  • Adobe Systems Adobe AfterEffectsHOT
  • Apple Final Cut Pro
  • Screencast-O-Matic
  • WeVideo
  • Microsoft OneNote
  • Microsoft WordHOT
  • Google Slides
  • Mentimeter
  • Microsoft PowerPointHOT
  • Poll Everywhere
  • Prezi
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Google Sites
  • Microsoft ExcelHOT
  • Adobe Systems Adobe InDesignHOT
  • Microsoft Publisher
 Content management software
  • Adobe Systems Adobe AcrobatHOT
  • HP Trim
  • Interwoven software
 Data management and query software
  • Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
  • Microsoft DynamicsHOT
  • MySQLHOT
  • Oracle PL/SQLHOT
  • Blackboard software
  • Data entry softwareHOT
  • FileMaker Pro
  • Microsoft AccessHOT
  • Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise EditionHOT
 Development software
  • Adobe Systems Adobe ActionScript
  • Advanced business application programming ABAPHOT
  • Apache StrutsHOT
  • Backbone.jsHOT
  • DjangoHOT
  • DrupalHOT
  • Hypertext markup language HTMLHOT
  • JavaScriptHOT
  • PHP: Hypertext PreprocessorHOT
 Educational or reference software
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Authorware
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Captivate
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Presenter
  • Alchemy Systems SISTEM
  • Articulate Rapid E-Learning Studio
  • Beeline Learning Management System LMS
  • Blatant Media Absorb LMS
  • Brainshark Rapid Learning
  • Cobent Learning and Compliance Suite LCS
  • Common Curriculum
  • Computer Generated Solutions Learning Management System
  • EZ LCMS
  • Eedo Knowledgeware Eedo Force Ten
  • ElearningForce JoomlaLMS
  • FlexTraining Total e-Learning Solution
  • G-Cube Solutions Wizdom Web LMS
  • GeoMetrix Data Systems Training Partner
  • Halogen eLMS
  • ICS Learning Group Inquisiq EX
  • Ikonami AT-Learning Tool
  • Inspired eLearning iLMS
  • Intelladon Enterprise Knowledge Platform EKP
  • Intelligent Information Conversion Technologies MeritScholar
  • Intellum Rollbook
  • Learn HQ Activate LMS
  • Medworxx Learning Management System
  • Moodle
  • Mzinga On-Demand Learning Suite
  • NetDimensions Enterprise Knowledge Platform EKP
  • OnPoint Digital OnPoint Learning & Performance Suite
  • Operitel LearnFlex
  • PRO-ductivity Systems Compliance Training Manager Web
  • Pathlore LMS
  • Plateau Learning Management System LMS
  • Qarbon ViewletBuilder Professional
  • RISC Virtual Training Assistant
  • Right Reason Technologies RightTrack
  • SkillSoft SkillPort
  • SumTotal Systems ToolBook
  • SumTotal Systems TotalLMS
  • Telania eLeaP Learning Management System LMS/LCMS
  • The Human Equation InSite LMS
  • TrainCaster LMS
  • TrainOnTrack Learning Management System LMS
  • Upside Learning UpsideLMS
  • Xerceo Learn
  • Xyleme Learning Content Management System LCMS
  • Ziiva Prosperity LMS
  • dominKnow Learning Center
  • techniques.org knowledgeWorks LMS
  • Kahoot
 Industry specific software
  • IBM SPSS StatisticsHOT
  • Epic SystemsHOT
 Network applications software
  • Oracle WebLogic ServerHOT
  • Web browser software
 Information exchange software
  • IBM NotesHOT
  • Microsoft OutlookHOT
  • Cisco Systems WebEx
  • Google Meet
  • LogMeIn GoToMeeting
  • Microsoft NetMeeting
  • Zoom
  • LogMeIn GoToWebinar
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Certifications
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Certifications
The certifications listed below are useful to pursue if you are interested in a career in this field.
 Specialty
 Advanced
 Product/Equipment
  • Certified Novell Instructor
    1800 South Novell Place, Provo, Utah 84606888-321-4272

  • Microsoft Certified Trainer
    One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399

  • IBM Certified System Administrator - WebSphere Application Server, Network Deployment V6.1
    1133 Westchester Avenue White Plains, NY 10604404-238-1234 (outside U.S.)

  • IBM Certified Solution Advisor - Kenexa Engagement and Rewards
    1133 Westchester Avenue White Plains, NY 10604404-238-1234 (outside U.S.)

 Core
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Licensing
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Licensing
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All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
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