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Training and Development Specialists

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Description

Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness.

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Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit61.55%
  2. Private, not for profit13.59%
  3. State and local government11.41%
  4. Federal government9.15%
  5. Self-employed4.24%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Business Management & Administration

Job Outlook

Employment of training and development specialists is projected to grow 8 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations. About 36,500 openings for training and development specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Employment of training and development specialists is projected to grow 8 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations. About 36,500 openings for training and development specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$61,570

Military salary*

$61,840

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State-by-state Salary

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$79,930
$30,470
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 78%
  • High school 8%
  • Associate's degree 8%
  • Some college 4%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

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Knowledge

  • Education and Training
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Personnel and Human Resources
  • Administrative

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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* Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

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