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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$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...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

4 days ago

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

$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...

London, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

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

$110K - $122K *

Lead the charge in establishing strategic partnerships and engagement initiatives, focusing on university collaboration to enhance teacher recruitment and retention while optimizing support systems fo...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$174K - $296K *

Grow your career with dynamic leadership in substation engineering. Lead a multidisciplinary team, drive operational excellence, and deliver innovative solutions ensuring technical quality and client...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$174K - $296K *

Champion the growth of a substation engineering practice by leading a diverse team, driving operational excellence, and delivering innovative solutions for utility clients nationwide while ensuring te...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$174K - $296K *

Champion your career by leading a multidisciplinary team in substation engineering, focusing on operational excellence, financial performance, and strategic growth, while delivering high-quality solut...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful EHS training and communication strategies to enhance safety culture and performance across the organization. Collaborate with leadership to develop tools and systems that support conti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $128K *

Empower talent development through innovative training programs. Lead needs assessments, design engaging curricula, and evaluate learning effectiveness for employees. Collaborate with leaders to align...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion the development of engaging training programs, collaborating with SMEs and stakeholders to enhance product usability. Lead live and web-based training sessions while integrating emerging tech...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex implementations for enterprise clients, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive customer success and optimize the use of...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Contribute to leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams to enhance systems across geospatial intelligence frameworks, ensuring that requirements engineering, integration, and analysis meet critical...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$156K - $199K *

Elevate enterprise AI capabilities by overseeing the Gemini platform's technical operations, ensuring seamless integration and support while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovati...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$156K - $199K *

Elevate enterprise AI capabilities by leading the technical operations of a large-scale platform, ensuring seamless integration, security, and support across diverse teams and technologies...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic execution of government contracts, ensuring operational readiness, and managing complex security programs with diverse teams while meeting quality, cost, and p...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$181K - $252K *

Champion AI transformation by leading customer engagements, diagnosing workflows, and delivering impactful solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive adoption and measurable ROI in a...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Shape the future of satellite mission support by leading a dynamic team. Oversee operations, manage resources, and ensure compliance while driving performance excellence in a fast-paced environment. Y...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive automation and cloud solutions, enhancing infrastructure services and supporting critical platform implementations. Collaborate on innovative projects while ensuring s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$127K - $216K *

Drive customer engagement by orchestrating technology and cloud service delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze technical requirements and ensure seamless execution of SAP solutions, enhanc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.