Training Specialist II (Crane, IN)

Education: Bachelor’s level degree in Education, Psychology or related Training Systems discipline.

Months/Years of Experience: Seven (7) years professional experience in curriculum development.

Required Qualifications: U.S. Citizen. Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Duties: Depending on the size, goals, and nature of the organization, trainers may differ considerably in their responsibilities and in the methods they use. Training methods include on-the-job training, operating schools that duplicate shop conditions for trainees prior to putting them on the shop floor, apprenticeship training, classroom training, and electronic learning, multimedia programs, distance learning, satellite training, other computer-aided instructional technologies, videos, simulators, conferences, and workshops.

Training specialists conduct and supervise training and development programs for employees and external customers. Planning and program development is an important part of the training specialist’s job. In order to identify and assess training needs, trainers research all problems. The goal of training is to help employees develop new skills and enhance productivity while improving the quality of work. Training specialist set up teaching materials and lesson plans prior to the class. They also involve the class and issue completion certificates at the end of the class. 

Training specialists must plan, organize, and direct a wide range of training activities. Trainers respond to corporate and worker service requests. They consult with onsite supervisors regarding available performance improvement services. In government-supported training programs, training specialists function as case managers. They first assess the training needs of clients and then guide them through the most appropriate training method.