Occupation
Corporate trainer
Delivers training to employees on systems, processes, compliance topics, and workplace skills. Works out what teams need, runs sessions in person or online, and follows up to see whether the training changed how people actually work.
Also known as: Learning and development specialist · Workplace trainer · Training specialist · Training facilitator
Occupation content
Part of Education and training
What the work involves
- Identify training needs with managers and from performance information
- Prepare session plans, slides, exercises, and job aids
- Facilitate workshops in person, virtually, or on the job
- Coach individuals through new systems or procedures
- Collect feedback and assessment results after each session
- Maintain training records for compliance and audit purposes
How people commonly enter
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, education, or the technical subject
- Progression from an experienced operational role into training that same work
- Workplace training and assessment certificate
- Professional learning and development certification from an industry body
Typical training: Varies by employer or jurisdiction
Licensing: Certification common, not usually required
Typical work context
Public facing · Team based · Involves travel · Hybrid office · Remote capable
Related interests
Social (helping) · Enterprising (leading)
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Skills to practise
- Situational judgment
- Written communication
- Verbal reasoning
- Management and supervisory judgment
- Planning and scheduling exercises
Practice suites
Related learning
Family-level learning links for Education and training.
Official sources
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- US BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook — Training and Development Specialists · United States
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- UK National Careers Service — Explore careers · United Kingdom
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- Canada Job Bank — Career planning (Employment and Social Development Canada) · Canada
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