How to become an outstanding training specialist?

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Most large companies and enterprises have the positions of training specialists to improve the quality of human resources. Therefore, when recruiting training experts, employers require candidates to have certain skills, past working experience and qualifications. Before you make a decision to apply, refer to this article of Navigos Search for more useful information.

1. Who is a training specialist?

A training specialist is a person who is responsible for training and teaching through courses to improve professional qualifications and necessary professional skills for each individual and department of the enterprise. The development of the quality and ability of employees to keep up with the rapidly growing business market trend has led to an increase in the search for training specialists. 

The training specialist will assess the skills and knowledge of the staff, combined with the needs of the market to develop courses and lesson plans. From there, collect opinions and feedback from the board of directors about the effectiveness of the training process in the enterprise.

 

A training specialist is the person who conducts staff training courses

A training specialist is the person who conducts staff training courses

2. The scope of work of a training specialist 

Depending on the business model, scale and the field of work, the training specialist will have different roles and responsibilities, but are mainly responsible for teaching and training the staff, ensuring that all employees are qualified and possess necessary skills to have better performance at work.

Main duties of a training specialist:

  • Evaluate employee competencies, identify their strengths and weaknesses.
  • Clearly identify training needs.
  • Based on research, plan and organize the implementation of training programs, preparing employees with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform better at work.
  • Develop monthly, quarterly and annual training programs.
  • Implement technical training and staffing requirements.
  • Prepare budgets for training programs and seminars.
  • Encourage employees to participate in training programs.
  • Monitor and evaluate employee progress in training and post-training programs.
  • Manage training program documents.
  • Communicate and inform the training program in a timely manner.
  • Have the right marketing strategy for the training program to attract a large number of employees to participate.
  • Invite more speakers and instructors to add more fun to the program if necessary.
  • Ensure completion of training KPI set.
  • Prepare and present detailed training program reports to management.

3. Requirements for a training specialist

A training specialist will have to participate in guiding employees on professional knowledge, expertise and  working skills. Depending on the specific field, employers will have their own requirements that candidates need to meet.

However, some general criteria for this position as well as to become an outstanding training specialist are as follows:

Expertise

Candidates must have a university degree or higher in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Education - Training or other fields related to human resource training. At the same time, ensure that you have solid knowledge in organizing training, building rich and effective teaching methods.

 

Solid professional qualifications are the first requirement

Solid professional qualifications are the first requirement

Working experience

Many employers require candidates to have at least 2 years of experience as a training specialist or in similar positions, 1 year in designing training programs and organizing seminars. Therefore, having a lot of experience in this field is a great advantage for the candidate.

Must be a thinker and strategic partner

A training specialist must be a strategic thinker. The strategic thinker possesses business acumen and understands how the training process will directly affect the business. Strategic thinking is an important part of training management skills that a training specialist needs to hone.

In addition, an understanding of revenue, costs, profit margins and personnel will help the training specialist build the most reasonable and effective training programs. Remember that you are not only a partner of the business in conveying the mission and direction, a long-term investment in human resources, but also a partner of the staff who would like to go far in their careers.

Proficient in curriculum design, learning management software

One of the qualities required of an outstanding training specialist is the mastery of instructional design processes. Specifically, you must have the expertise to analyze training needs and apply the learning process through different learning methods.

Training needs analysis is the use of data to pinpoint exactly what human resource problems in an organization can be solved by learning more. On the other hand, the method of personnel training must be established by the training specialist based on the needs and receptivity of the employee.

Besides mastering these two requirements, analytical and design thinking is also considered an important factor that a  training specialist must focus on. Currently, there are many businesses recruiting training specialists with a variety of fields and industries. Please refer to details on Navigossearch.com to find jobs that suit you the most. 

Training skills

Most people with good training skills are very successful. The proof is that senior management positions are held by managers possessing these skills. Therefore, learning how to practice effective training skills is the need of the majority of job seekers today.

To practice training skills quickly and effectively, you need to constantly improve your training expertise, share clear training goals and reasons, be flexible in how you communicate and respond to questions from students, know how to listen to contributions from learners,...

You might be interested in: The Best Keys To Practice Your Listening Skill

Soft skills

In addition to the above requirements, an outstanding training specialist must also equip himself with soft skills such as:

+ Ability to manage and lead to be responsible for organizing a systematic, scientific training program and ensure task delegation.

+ Skill in using learning management applications, MS Word, MS Excel, Powerpoint.

+ Diverse teaching methods to ensure the training program is not boring.

+ Competent organizational skills to orient employees when participating in training.

+ Logical thinking skills to build quality training plans and handle arising situations.

+ Ability to work well in groups and individually to ensure the best quality of work.

+ Time management skills to perform the work most effectively and scientifically.

+ Good communication skills and pedagogical skills because the training specialist is the person who directly guides the staff.

 

A training specialist must be equipped with soft skills

A training specialist must be equipped with soft skills

4. Where to find training specialist jobs?

Currently, there are many jobs related to training specialists. You can see the recruitment information of sales training specialists, soft skills training specialists, life skills training specialists,... All these jobs are updated with full details on Navigossearch.com. Please do your research 

 and choose the most suitable job for you.

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Navigos Search consultant expert can suggest training specialist jobs the fastest 

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Based on the candidate's capacity, experience and labor market development, Navigos Search will search for the right working environment and job position.

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Right now, if you are looking for a job that matches your capacity and ambition or if your company is in need of recruiting personnel, please contact Navigos Search for the most dedicated, thoughtful and unique service.

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