Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
Interests
- Enterprising
- Social
Work Values
- Relationships
- Working Conditions
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Leadership
- Dependability
- Initiative
- Cooperation
Tasks
- Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
- Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
- Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors.
- Conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job training for new hires.
Work Activities
- Training and Teaching Others
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Getting Information
- Working with Computers
- Coaching and Developing Others
Detailed Work Activities
- Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Technology Skills
- Presentation software
- Computer based training software
- Web page creation and editing software
- Graphics or photo imaging software
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Abilities
- Oral Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
- Fluency of Ideas
- Oral Comprehension
- Speech Clarity
Skills
- Learning Strategies
- Active Listening
- Instructing
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
Knowledge
- Education and Training
- English Language
- Administration and Management
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Customer and Personal Service
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Senior Professional in Human ResourcesCertifying Organization
Human Resource Certification Institute
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Professional in Talent DevelopmentCertifying Organization
ATD Certification Institute
Type
Core
Certificate name
Master Federal Career CoachCertifying Organization
Career Directors International
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Workforce Development ProfessionalCertifying Organization
National Association of Workforce Development Professionals
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Master of Career ServicesCertifying Organization
National Career Development Association
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $93,376 |
| Median (50%) | $131,009 |
| High (90%) | $179,072 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $105,190 |
| Mid Level | $131,055 |
| Senior Level | $146,162 |
| Expert Level | $188,569 |
Employability
There are currently 43,200 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 46,400 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 7%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 7%
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