Training and Development Specialists

Evaluate modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual, to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts.

Evaluate modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual, to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts.

Evaluate training materials prepared by instructors, such as outlines, text, or handouts.

Evaluate training materials prepared by instructors, such as outlines, text, or handouts.

Monitor training costs and prepare budget reports to justify expenditures.

Monitor training costs and prepare budget reports to justify expenditures.

Attend meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs or to inform management of training program status.

Attend meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs or to inform management of training program status.

Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representat...

Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives.

Schedule classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment, or instructors.

Schedule classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment, or instructors.

Supervise, evaluate, or refer instructors to skill development classes.

Supervise, evaluate, or refer instructors to skill development classes.

Keep up with developments in area of expertise by reading current journals, books, or magazine articles.

Keep up with developments in area of expertise by reading current journals, books, or magazine articles.

Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.

Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.

Design, plan, organize, or direct orientation and training programs for employees or customers.

Design, plan, organize, or direct orientation and training programs for employees or customers.

Coordinate recruitment and placement of training program participants.

Coordinate recruitment and placement of training program participants.

Develop or implement training programs related to efficiency, recycling, or other issues with environmental impacts.

Develop or implement training programs related to efficiency, recycling, or other issues with environmental impacts.

Devise programs to develop executive potential among employees in lower-level positions.

Devise programs to develop executive potential among employees in lower-level positions.

Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.

Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.

Select and assign instructors to conduct training.

Select and assign instructors to conduct training.

Present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, vi...

Present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.

Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen.

Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen.

Refer trainees to employer relations representatives, to locations offering job placement assistance, or to appropriate social services agencies, i...

Refer trainees to employer relations representatives, to locations offering job placement assistance, or to appropriate social services agencies, if warranted.

Negotiate contracts with clients for desired training outcomes, fees, or expenses.

Negotiate contracts with clients for desired training outcomes, fees, or expenses.