Training and Development Specialists
Did You Know:
- The educational backgrounds of these workers vary considerably, reflecting the diversity of duties and levels of responsibility.
- College graduates and those who have earned certification should have the best job and advancement opportunities.
- Human resources occupations require strong interpersonal skills.
- Must faster than average growth is expected during the projection period.
Industry Areas
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services
- Insurance Carriers
Day-to-Day Tasks
- Monitor, evaluate, or record training activities or program effectiveness.
- Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
- Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives.
Overall Kind of Work
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Work Environment
Military
Training specialists and instructors in the military work either indoors or outdoors, depending on the type of training they provide and their specialty area.
Status
What is the difference between enlisted and officer?
Enlisted:Enlisted members enter the Military with a high school diploma (in some cases a GED), at a minimum. They are employed in almost every type of military career, often in hands-on roles.
Officers: Officers either enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater or served previously as enlisted members, and are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require intensive training.
Officer
Enlisted
Military Breakdown
The number of people who currently hold this career in the Military.
3,034 Training and Development Specialists in the military
Service Branches
Training Specialists and Instructors work in the following services:
Type of Work
The level of day-to-day involvement with data, people or things.
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Skills at a Glance
The levels of different skills helpful in this career.
Verbal skills:
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving:
Equipment Operation & Maintenance:
Math & Science Skills: 
Technology Design & Control:
Leadership:
Workplace at a Glance
The level of different environmental factors you would experience on the job.
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Decision Making:
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