JOB REPORT / 13-1151 · 20 TASKS

Training and Development Specialists.

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Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides,…
Monitor training costs and prepare budget reports to justify…
Evaluate modes of training delivery

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Your job, task by task.

20 of 20 tasks reviewed

We went through all 20 core tasks in this job, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Training and Development Specialists actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.
AI DOES
Drafts outlines, writes content, formats guides, and suggests visuals for training materials
YOU DO
Verify accuracy, tailor content to your specific audience, and apply real workplace context
TASK 02
Monitor training costs and prepare budget reports to justify expenditures.
AI DOES
Pulls cost data, builds spreadsheets, and drafts budget report templates
YOU DO
Add context, defend decisions, and tailor the story for your audience
TASK 03
Evaluate modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual, to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts.
AI DOES
Pulls cost comparisons, summarizes research on virtual vs. in-person outcomes, and drafts evaluation frameworks
YOU DO
Factor in your specific learners, culture, and real-world constraints that no dataset fully captures
TASK 04
Monitor, evaluate, or record training activities or program effectiveness.
AI DOES
Collects training data, flags trends, and drafts effectiveness reports
YOU DO
Judge whether a program truly changed behavior on the job
TASK 05
Devise programs to develop executive potential among employees in lower-level positions.
AI DOES
Drafts leadership development curricula, suggests assessment tools, and pulls research on high-potential programs
YOU DO
Judge which real people show growth potential and build the trust needed to coach them
TASK 06
Keep up with developments in area of expertise by reading current journals, books, or magazine articles.
AI DOES
Summarizes journals, surfaces trending topics, and pulls key takeaways from new articles fast
YOU DO
Judge which ideas actually fit your learners and apply them wisely
TASK 07
Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
AI DOES
Drafts course outlines, recommends program structures, and personalizes learning paths from data
YOU DO
Connect with real workers, spot hidden skill gaps, and motivate people to actually engage
TASK 08
Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives.
AI DOES
Drafts survey questions, summarizes responses, and spots patterns in interview notes
YOU DO
Build rapport in conversations and judge what people really need versus what they say
TASK 09
Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen.
AI DOES
Suggests alternative training formats, learning activities, and instructional strategies based on performance gaps
YOU DO
Observe learners directly, diagnose the real root cause, and choose what will actually motivate this specific group
TASK 10
Coordinate recruitment and placement of training program participants.
AI DOES
Drafts outreach emails, matches participant profiles to programs, and tracks scheduling logistics
YOU DO
Build trust with participants and use judgment on tricky placement decisions
TASK 11
Schedule classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment, or instructors.
AI DOES
Scans availability data and suggests optimal schedules automatically
YOU DO
Balance competing priorities and make judgment calls when resources conflict
TASK 12
Develop or implement training programs related to efficiency, recycling, or other issues with environmental impacts.
AI DOES
Drafts training materials, finds environmental regulations, and suggests program structures
YOU DO
Learn your specific workplace culture and tailor programs to real employee needs
TASK 13
Present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
AI DOES
Drafts slides, scripts, discussion questions, and simulation scenarios
YOU DO
Read your audience and adapt your delivery in the moment
TASK 14
Negotiate contracts with clients for desired training outcomes, fees, or expenses.
AI DOES
Drafts contract language, suggests fee benchmarks, and prepares negotiation talking points
YOU DO
Read the room, build rapport, and make final calls on terms
TASK 15
Select and assign instructors to conduct training.
AI DOES
Screens instructor profiles, flags skill matches, and surfaces scheduling conflicts
YOU DO
Weigh interpersonal fit, team dynamics, and trust before making the final assignment
TASK 16
Supervise, evaluate, or refer instructors to skill development classes.
AI DOES
Pulls performance data, flags skill gaps, and suggests relevant training courses
YOU DO
Watch instructors teach in person and make fair, nuanced calls about their growth needs
TASK 17
Attend meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs or to inform management of training program status.
AI DOES
Summarizes meeting notes, drafts status reports, and highlights key information
YOU DO
Show up, build relationships, and read the room in real time
TASK 18
Refer trainees to employer relations representatives, to locations offering job placement assistance, or to appropriate social services agencies, if warranted.
AI DOES
Suggests relevant agencies or resources based on a trainee's situation
YOU DO
Build trust with each trainee and judge what help they truly need
TASK 19SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Design, plan, organize, or direct orientation and training programs for employees or customers.
AI DOES
Creates training outlines and suggests content
YOU DO
Shape the vision and inspire learners
About this analysis
38% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 20SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Evaluate training materials prepared by instructors, such as outlines, text, or handouts.
AI DOES
Reviews content for clarity and completeness
YOU DO
Judge if it truly teaches the goal
About this analysis
23% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Training and Development Specialists
SOC code: 13-1151
Tasks reviewed: 20 of 20

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $69,280 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $75,790 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 458,300
Employed in Colorado: 12,100
Job outlook: +10.8% by 2034 · ~43,900 openings/yr

Wages from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. National figures cover the United States. Job outlook is national.

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Your job, task by task.

Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.

Monitor training costs and prepare budget reports to justify expenditures.

Evaluate modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual, to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts.

Monitor, evaluate, or record training activities or program effectiveness.

Devise programs to develop executive potential among employees in lower-level positions.

Keep up with developments in area of expertise by reading current journals, books, or magazine articles.

Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.

Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives.

Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen.

Coordinate recruitment and placement of training program participants.

Schedule classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment, or instructors.

Develop or implement training programs related to efficiency, recycling, or other issues with environmental impacts.

Present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.

Negotiate contracts with clients for desired training outcomes, fees, or expenses.

Select and assign instructors to conduct training.

Supervise, evaluate, or refer instructors to skill development classes.

Attend meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs or to inform management of training program status.

Refer trainees to employer relations representatives, to locations offering job placement assistance, or to appropriate social services agencies, if warranted.

Design, plan, organize, or direct orientation and training programs for employees or customers.

Evaluate training materials prepared by instructors, such as outlines, text, or handouts.

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