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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lead Personnel Security Specialist
$80K - $95K *
Manage and enhance personnel security programs, ensuring compliance with NISP. Lead clearance processing and adjudication support while collaborating with internal teams and government representatives...
3 days ago
$133K - $173K *
Shape the future of program management by leading complex, large-scale initiatives. Drive strategic outcomes, manage financial performance, and engage stakeholders while fostering innovation through A...
3 weeks ago
$115K - $135K *
Join a team that's driving enterprise transformation initiatives, optimizing business processes, and enhancing technology adoption. Collaborate with leaders to ensure impactful change and measurable b...
1 week ago
Manager, Learning & Certification Architecture
$140K - $216K *
Shape the future of learning by defining and executing a comprehensive certification strategy. Lead a team to create engaging educational content while ensuring quality and scalability across multiple...
1 week ago
$81K - $94K *
Unlock potential by providing hands-on IT support across diverse environments. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues for desktops, mobile devices, and specialized systems, ensuring operational con...
6 days ago
Industrial Organizational (I/O) Psychologist
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in applying I/O psychology to enhance performance measurement and service improvement. Collaborate with diverse teams to design research, analyze data, and translate findings into acti...
3 weeks ago
Interim 3rd-5th Grade Learning Specialist
$80K - $140K *
Collaborate with educators and families to support students with learning differences. Provide tailored academic interventions, facilitate communication, and enhance instructional strategies across gr...
2 weeks ago
Service Delivery Center, Analyst Test and Quality Engineer
$67K - $136K *
Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality technology solutions. Collaborate with experienced professionals to ensure software quality through testing and automat...
Reposted 6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in ensuring project safety by developing and implementing tailored safety programs, conducting audits, and collaborating with teams to minimize risks and enhance workplace safety stand...
1 week ago
$104K - $114K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing safety in a dynamic refinery environment. This role involves field oversight, training, and compliance to foster a proactive safety culture while ensuring adh...
3 weeks ago
Principal Security Consultant - Penetration Testing
$125K - $150K *
Transform security engagements by leading a team of penetration testers. Manage projects from initiation to reporting, mentor consultants, and enhance client relationships while driving service develo...
6 days ago
Senior Project Engineer - Multidisciplinary
$125K - $150K *
Drive impactful engineering solutions by leading a multidisciplinary team in delivering innovative projects across water and transportation sectors, ensuring quality and efficiency within budget and t...
1 week ago
Field Training and Workforce Development Manager
$88K - $105K *
Drive workforce development initiatives by designing and managing training programs that enhance employee skills and align with organizational goals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and saf...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Empower project success by leading technical planning and execution of complex programs. Provide guidance and oversight to ensure adherence to quality standards while driving innovative solutions in c...
1 week ago
Director Clinical Education Programs
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading the development and execution of clinical education programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance onboarding, competency management, and professional development, ens...
1 week ago
$87K - $111K *
Lead client engagements by conducting analyses, developing insights, and presenting recommendations. Collaborate with teams to address complex problems and drive operational success in a dynamic consu...
1 week ago
Training Manager - Premium Audit
$80K - $95K *
Drive the success of training programs by leading daily operations, ensuring effective onboarding, and adapting training to meet evolving client and operational needs while fostering trainer developme...
2 weeks ago
Principal Organizational Development Strategist
$175K - $205K *
Shape the future of organizational development by driving strategic initiatives, enhancing team dynamics, and fostering leadership capabilities in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with executives...
3 weeks ago
Principal Organizational Development Strategist
$195K - $230K *
Elevate organizational effectiveness by diagnosing needs and designing impactful interventions. Collaborate with leaders to enhance team dynamics and drive strategic alignment in a fast-paced environm...
3 weeks ago
Principal Organizational Development Strategist
$195K - $230K *
Empower organizational growth by diagnosing needs and designing effective interventions. Collaborate with leaders to enhance team dynamics and performance, leveraging data-driven insights to drive sca...
3 weeks ago
Principal Organizational Development Strategist
$195K - $230K *
Transform organizational effectiveness by diagnosing needs and designing impactful interventions. Collaborate with leadership to enhance team dynamics and drive strategic alignment in a fast-paced, hi...
3 weeks ago
Senior Product/Service Specialist
$130K - $232K *
Drive growth by collaborating with sales teams to close AI & Cyber projects, develop market strategies, and enhance client solutions. Leverage technical expertise to mentor staff and present innovativ...
3 weeks ago
$86K - $103K *
Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive information security program, ensuring compliance and risk management while advising senior leaders on classified information protection and secur...
5 days ago
Senior Product Development Engineering Specialist - Design Support & Sustaining
$95K - $115K *
Engineer innovative medical device designs while mentoring junior engineers. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet quality and cost targets. Drive continuous improvement and regulatory c...
3 days ago
Education Director - Early Childhood
$85K - $110K *
Transform the educational experience by leading curriculum implementation, coaching teachers, and ensuring compliance with NYC early childhood education standards. Foster a collaborative, high-quality...
Reposted 1 week ago
What does a Training Specialist do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.