O*NET-SOC 13-1151.00

Training and Development Specialists

Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 4 – Considerable preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresConsiderable skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Instructing2.B.1.e4.3808/2022
Speaking2.A.1.d4.3808/2022
Learning Strategies2.A.2.c4.1208/2022
Active Listening2.A.1.b4.008/2022
Social Perceptiveness2.B.1.a4.008/2022
Active Learning2.A.2.b3.8808/2022

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.1208/2022
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.008/2022
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.54.008/2022
Speech Recognition1.A.4.b.44.008/2022
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.008/2022
Written Expression1.A.1.a.44.008/2022

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.Core2308/2022
Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.Core2308/2022
Evaluate modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual, to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts.Core2308/2022
Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.Core2208/2022
Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives.Core2308/2022

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Social5.6611/2023
Conventional3.9311/2023
Investigative3.9211/2023
Enterprising3.7611/2023
Artistic3.0911/2023
Realistic1.9711/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.