Training and Development Specialists
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.
SOC: 13-1151.00
Common Job Titles
Corporate TrainerJob Training SpecialistLearning and Development Specialist (L and D Specialist)Training Specialist
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Training and Development Specialists (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
436,610
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $37,510 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $120,190 |
| Workers on average earn | $73,760 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Education and Training4.7/5
- Customer and Personal Service4.0/5
- English Language3.8/5
- Personnel and Human Resources3.5/5
- Administration and Management3.5/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Adobe AcrobatAdobe After EffectsAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopCisco WebexDjangoDrupalEpic SystemsHypertext markup language HTMLIBM SPSS StatisticsJavaScriptMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft DynamicsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WordMySQLOracle PL/SQLOracle PeopleSoftPHPSAP softwareZoom
Technology Skills
Adobe ActionScriptAdobe AuthorwareAdobe CaptivateAdobe DreamweaverAdobe PresenterAdvanced business application programming ABAPAlchemy Systems SISTEMApache Struts
Tools & Equipment
Desktop computersLaptop computersLaser printersLiquid crystal display LCD projectorsOverhead display projectorsPersonal computers