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Training and Development Specialists
Conduct training and development programs for employees.
Other names for Training and Development Specialists:
Applications Trainer, Auxiliary Personnel Inservice Coordinator, Bilingual Trainer, Commercial Instructor Supervisor, Computer Technology Trainer, Computer Training Specialist, Corporate Trainer, Course Developer, Courseware Developer, Curriculum Developer, Curriculum Writer, Distance Learning Program Coordinator, E-Learning Designer, E-Learning Developer, Employee Development Specialist, Employee Training Specialist, Hardware Trainer, Human Resources Specialist (HR Specialist), Human Resources Trainer, Industrial Trainer, Information Technology Technical Trainer, Instructional Developer, Job Development Specialist, Job Training Specialist, Labor Trainer, Learning and Development Manager, Management Development Specialist, Manpower Development Advisor, Manpower Development Specialist, Older Worker Specialist, Personnel Training Officer, Port Purser, Product Trainer, Resume Writer, Safety Instructor, Sales Trainer, Scheme Technician, Skill Training Program Coordinator, Skills Trainer, Software Trainer, Technical Instructor, Technical Trainer, Technical Training Coordinator, Trainer, Training Assistant, Training Consultant, Training Coordinator, Training Developer, Training Manager, Training Personnel Supervisor, Training Specialist, Workforce Development Specialist,
What do Training and Development Specialists do?
Keep up with developments in area of expertise by reading current journals, books and magazine articles.
Present information, using a variety of instructional techniques and formats such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos and lectures.
Schedule classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment, and instructors.
Organize and develop, or obtain, training procedure manuals and guides and course materials such as handouts and visual materials.
Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
Monitor, evaluate and record training activities and program effectiveness.
Attend meetings and seminars to obtain information for use in training programs, or to inform management of training program status.
Coordinate recruitment and placement of training program participants.
Evaluate training materials prepared by instructors, such as outlines, text, and 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.
Screen, hire, and assign workers to positions based on qualifications.
Select and assign instructors to conduct training.
Devise programs to develop executive potential among employees in lower-level positions.
Design, plan, organize and direct orientation and training for employees or customers of industrial or commercial establishment.
Negotiate contracts with clients, including desired training outcomes, fees and expenses.
Supervise instructors, evaluate instructor performance, and refer instructors to classes for skill development.
Monitor training costs to ensure budget is not exceeded, and prepare budget reports to justify expenditures.
Refer trainees to employer relations representatives, to locations offering job placement assistance, or to appropriate social services agencies if warranted.
Do you enjoy these?
Desktop computers
Notebook computers
Liquid crystal display projector
Overhead projectors
Personal computers
Technology used
Project management software
Office suite software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Word processing software
Charting software
Presentation software
Web page creation and editing software
Spreadsheet software
Desktop publishing software
Document management software
Data base management system software
Data base user interface and query software
Web platform development software
Computer based training software
Internet browser software
Access software
Electronic mail software
Video conferencing software
