Training and Development Specialists Go Back to List Design and conduct training and development programs to improve individual and organizational performance. May analyze training needs.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Object or component oriented development software

Tasks
	Keep up with developments in area of expertise by reading current journals, books, or magazine articles.
	Present information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
	Schedule classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment, or instructors.
	Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
	Monitor, evaluate, or record training activities or program effectiveness.
	Attend meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs or to inform management of training program status.
	Coordinate recruitment and placement of training program participants.
	Evaluate training materials prepared by instructors, such as outlines, text, or handouts.
	Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen.
	Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives.

Skills
	Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
	Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Knowledge
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
	Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
	Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
	Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
	Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $79,528.00 $38.23  $22.73  $25.87 - $49.17  Bridgeport/Stamford $84,087.00 $40.43  $24.06  $27.47 - $51.24  Danbury $69,697.00 $33.51  $19.52  $23.68 - $39.64  Hartford $78,916.00 $37.94  $22.49  $25.98 - $48.58  New Haven $75,286.00 $36.19  $22.49  $24.83 - $44.60  New London/Norwich $91,114.00 $43.80  $24.38  $28.33 - $53.98  Waterbury $75,184.00 $36.14  $20.03  $22.22 - $47.25  Torrington $72,971.00 $35.08  $21.09  $23.65 - $45.98

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   412   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow faster than average, and the number of annual openings will offer very good job opportunities.

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