Training Specialist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Training Specialist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Evaluate employees and identify weaknesses
  • Identify training needs according to needs
  • Based on research, plan and implement training programs that will prepare employees for the next step of their career paths
  • Manage the production of program marketing material in collaboration with the marketing team
  • Communicate all the training programs on a timely basis
  • Have a program announcement marketing strategy
  • Prepare and deliver training courses
  • Bring guest presenters if necessary
  • Build quarterly and annual training program 
  • Present all the technical and supply training requirements
  • Prepare budget for training programs and workshops
  • Encourage employees for training
  • Oversee employee attendance and performance
  • Track employee success and progress
  • Implement training KPIs
  • Prepare and present reports on training program KIPs

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Training Specialist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Training Specialist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.