Explore Training Specialist Jobs

Training Specialists help people build the knowledge and skills they need to succeed at work. They assess learning needs, create and deliver training, and evaluate whether programs are effective. Browse vetted Training Specialist opportunities on Ladders, focused on professional roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Training Specialist Do?

Responsibilities vary by employer and industry, but often include identifying skill gaps, developing instructional materials, facilitating workshops or online learning, coordinating onboarding, and measuring training outcomes. Training Specialists may partner with managers, subject matter experts, and human resources teams to align learning with organizational goals.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek strong communication, presentation, and project management skills, along with the ability to translate complex information into practical learning. Experience with learning management systems, instructional design, adult learning principles, and training evaluation can be valuable. Requirements may vary by role; some positions favor industry-specific expertise or relevant certifications.

Career Paths and Opportunities

Training Specialist roles are available across industries, including technology, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and professional services. With experience, professionals may advance into senior training, instructional design, learning and development management, talent development, or organizational effectiveness roles.

Find Your Next Training Specialist Role

Explore Training Specialist jobs on Ladders to discover opportunities at the $100,000-and-above level. Compare role requirements, identify positions that match your experience, and take the next step in your learning and development career.

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$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing contractor IT specialists, ensuring top performance, managing staff effectively, and enhancing customer support across multiple facilities while exceeding service expecta...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering cybersecurity training and support. You'll design and present engaging instructional materials, coordinate training logistics, and serve as a Subject Matter...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Transform the training landscape by leading curriculum development, managing instructors, and enhancing adult education in the construction sector. Drive program success through strategic planning and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$75K - $90K *

Drive excellence in early childhood education by leading training and development initiatives across multiple schools. Foster a high-quality Montessori environment through coaching, onboarding, and en...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$165K - $261K *

Innovate leadership development by overseeing flagship programs that enhance instructional excellence and operational effectiveness across multiple regions, ensuring high-quality learning experiences...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$198K - $232K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic learning initiatives across the US. Drive excellence in Instructor programs and Engineering Academy, ensuring impactful learning experiences that enhance leade...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$77K - $139K *

Engage in building impactful learning experiences that enhance onboarding, coaching, and development for field teams across North America. Collaborate with various teams to drive performance and foste...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$72K - $134K *

Empower the future of training systems by collaborating with experts to design, develop, and evaluate innovative learning solutions for the U.S. Air Force, utilizing the ADDIE model and adult learning...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $174K *

Advance Agile delivery practices and Atlassian tool proficiency by coaching teams, leading workshops, and tailoring instruction to enhance effectiveness across a distributed workforce. Drive sustainab...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $190K *

Lead the charge in designing and enhancing innovative AI curricula, managing a dedicated team to ensure high-quality educational materials are ready for implementation, while driving continuous improv...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $160K *

Design innovative solutions for a secure online proctored testing platform, guiding engineering teams in modernizing architecture and ensuring scalable, reliable delivery while enhancing candidate and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$71K - $150K *

Join us to manage and enhance financial forecasting systems, utilizing advanced Excel and SharePoint tools. Collaborate with teams to analyze data, forecast trends, and train leaders, ensuring efficie...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing dynamic operational drills and exercises, ensuring readiness and interoperability of security teams. Manage all phases of exercise delivery while coordinati...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$50K - $120K *

Champion operational excellence by providing comprehensive program support, ensuring seamless execution of tasks, events, and communications while collaborating with diverse teams and managing sensiti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$50K - $120K *

Support our operations by coordinating onboarding, managing logistics, and ensuring smooth execution of administrative tasks. Your organizational skills will be key in facilitating events and enhancin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the future of instructor support by overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with Army standards, and coordinating training delivery for the 14G program while fostering a high-performing...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in overseeing the 14G instructor program, ensuring compliance with Army standards while coordinating operations and supervising instructors to deliver high-quality training and support...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in the 14G instructor program, ensuring compliance with Army standards while coordinating operations and supporting quality assurance efforts for effectiv...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee daily operations and instructor support for the 14G training program, ensuring compliance with Army standards and facilitating effective training delivery...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$99K - $110K *

Analyze healthcare informatics operations and EHR workflows to identify improvements. Collaborate with SMEs to enhance user support, training, and adoption strategies, ensuring effective program imple...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Help us shape the future of learning by developing and executing training strategies for contractor clients and internal teams, ensuring effective onboarding and ongoing skills development as we expan...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$78K - $131K *

Drive operational excellence by leading technical training initiatives, managing logistics, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance curriculum and maintain credentialing inte...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Analyze stakeholder needs and coordinate program design to enhance learning outcomes. Drive curriculum alignment, facilitate leadership training, and evaluate program effectiveness to ensure strategic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of national security training. Lead strategic initiatives, enhance training programs, and foster partnerships to ensure operational readiness and safety for the...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Lead the strategic direction and innovation of national security training programs, ensuring operational readiness and excellence in safety and security training for the DOE and NNSA workforce while f...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Training Specialist do?question toggle

    A Training Specialist identifies learning needs and designs, delivers, or coordinates programs that help employees develop job-related knowledge and skills. The role may also include creating learning materials and assessing training effectiveness.

  • What qualifications are common for Training Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Qualifications vary by employer. Commonly valued experience and skills include training delivery, instructional design, adult learning principles, facilitation, communication, project management, and familiarity with learning management systems.

  • Where do Training Specialists work?question toggle

    Training Specialists work in many sectors, including technology, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and professional services. Their focus may be employee onboarding, compliance, systems, leadership, or job-specific skills.

  • What career paths can follow a Training Specialist role?question toggle

    Training Specialists may progress into senior training or instructional design positions, learning and development management, talent development, or organizational effectiveness roles.

  • How can I find Training Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse vetted professional opportunities on Ladders and review each listing's compensation and qualifications. Pay and eligibility depend on the employer, role, location, and experience.