Picture this: A professional who bridges the gap between organizational needs and employee development, crafting learning experiences that transform raw talent into skilled workforce contributors.
Think about the last time you completed a really engaging corporate training program. Behind that experience was a Training Development Specialist who researched, designed, and developed that entire learning journey.
These professionals serve as the architects of workplace learning, combining principles of adult education with business strategy to create effective training solutions.
Total employment: 420,100 (2023)
Common Names for Training Development Specialists
- Computer Training Specialist
- Corporate Trainer
- Job Training Specialist
- Leadership Development Specialist
- Learning and Development Consultant
- Management Development Specialist
- Trainer
- Training and Development Consultant
What Training Development Specialists Do
Training Development Specialists create comprehensive learning solutions to improve employee performance and organizational effectiveness.
- Needs Assessment: Evaluates organizational and employee performance gaps through surveys, interviews, and data analysis to identify critical training requirements and ensure learning solutions address actual business needs.
- Curriculum Design: Develops comprehensive training programs and instructional materials that align with organizational objectives, incorporating adult learning principles to maximize knowledge retention and skill development.
- Content Development: Creates engaging training materials including manuals, presentations, and job aids that effectively communicate complex information in clear,
- Program Implementation: Coordinates and delivers training sessions through various methods (in-person, virtual, self-paced) while managing logistics, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure smooth program execution.
- Performance Measurement: Establishes metrics and evaluation methods to assess training effectiveness, gathering data through assessments, feedback surveys, and performance indicators to demonstrate ROI and guide program improvements.
- Stakeholder Management: Partners with department leaders, subject matter experts, and external vendors to gather input, validate content, and ensure training initiatives support organizational goals and compliance requirements.
- Learning Technology Management: Maintains learning management systems and selects appropriate delivery platforms to facilitate efficient training administration and experiences.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintains detailed records of training activities, participant progress, and program outcomes to support compliance requirements and inform future training strategies.
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