Occupation
Learning and development specialist
Learning and development specialists work out what employees need to be able to do, then design and deliver the training that closes the gap. The role spans needs analysis, course and material design, facilitation, and evaluating whether the learning changed anything in practice. Some of the job is persuading managers that training is not the answer to every problem.
Also known as: L&D specialist · Training specialist · Corporate trainer · Capability specialist
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What the work involves
Run needs analysis with managers to identify genuine capability gaps
Design learning material, exercises, and assessments for a defined audience
Facilitate workshops, inductions, and skills sessions in person or online
Maintain the learning platform, course records, and completion tracking
Evaluate whether training changed behaviour, not just whether people attended
Coordinate external training providers and review the quality of what they deliver
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How people commonly enter
A bachelor's degree in education, human resources, psychology, or a related field
Movement from a subject-matter or supervisory role into training the same discipline
A college diploma or certificate in adult education, instructional design, or training practice
A recognised training or facilitation qualification used to formalise delivery experience
Typical training: Bachelor's degree
Licensing: Certification common, not usually required
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Typical work context
- Classroom
- Team based
- Public facing
- Hybrid office
- Varied work
Classroom · Team based · Public facing · Hybrid office · Varied work
Related interests
- Social (helping)
- Artistic (creative)
- Enterprising (leading)
Social (helping) · Artistic (creative) · Enterprising (leading)
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