Training and Development Specialists
SOC: 13-1151.00 · Job Zone 4 (Considerable preparation)
Design and conduct training and development programs to improve individual and organizational performance. May analyze training needs.
AI Impact Summary
Training and Development Specialists faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 37/100. Significant displacement is estimated between 2041 and 2051. Of 20 analyzed tasks, 4 are highly automatable, particularly in routine_cognitive. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$65,850
per year
Mean Wage
$73,760
per year
Employment
437K
workers
Wage Range
$37,510 - $120,190
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Protective Factors
Total protective discount: 26.1%
Skill Analysis
AI-Vulnerable Skills (6)
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Programming is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
AI-Resistant Skills (7)
Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
AI-Augmented Skills (5)
Recommendations
Skills to Develop
These skills are at risk from AI automation. Training and Development Specialists professionals should diversify beyond them.
- Reading Comprehension
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Information Ordering
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Memorization
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
- Mathematics
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
- Mathematics
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Skills to Leverage
These human-centric skills remain difficult for AI to replicate. Double down here.
- Instructing
Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Social Perceptiveness
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Coordination
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Complex Problem Solving
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Persuasion
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Tools to Adopt
AI can amplify these skills. Learn the tools that augment rather than replace your work.
- Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Writing
Writing will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Judgment and Decision Making
Judgment and Decision Making will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Active Learning
Active Learning will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Systems Analysis
Systems Analysis will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Task Breakdown
20 tasks analyzed
Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives.
Design, plan, organize, or direct orientation and training programs for employees or customers.
Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.
Present information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
Monitor, evaluate, or record training activities or program effectiveness.
Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen.
Evaluate training materials prepared by instructors, such as outlines, text, or handouts.
Evaluate modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts.
Keep up with developments in area of expertise by reading current journals, books, or magazine articles.
Negotiate contracts with clients including desired training outcomes, fees, or expenses.
Attend meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs or to inform management of training program status.
Monitor training costs and prepare budget reports to justify expenditures.
Select and assign instructors to conduct training.
Schedule classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment, or instructors.
Supervise, evaluate, or refer instructors to skill development classes.
Devise programs to develop executive potential among employees in lower-level positions.
Coordinate recruitment and placement of training program participants.
Refer trainees to employer relations representatives, to locations offering job placement assistance, or to appropriate social services agencies if warranted.
Develop or implement training programs related to efficiency, recycling, or other issues with environmental impacts.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives. | Non-Routine Analytical | 60 | 51.0 | 8% |
| Design, plan, organize, or direct orientation and training programs for employees or customers. | Non-Routine Analytical | 60 | 51.0 | 10% |
| Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 40 | 31.0 | 10% |
| Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials. | Non-Routine Analytical | 80 | 59.0 | 8% |
| Present information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 40 | 31.0 | 10% |
| Monitor, evaluate, or record training activities or program effectiveness. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 6% |
| Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen. | Non-Routine Analytical | 55 | 49.0 | 5% |
| Evaluate training materials prepared by instructors, such as outlines, text, or handouts. | Non-Routine Analytical | 75 | 57.0 | 5% |
| Evaluate modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 4% |
| Keep up with developments in area of expertise by reading current journals, books, or magazine articles. | Non-Routine Analytical | 80 | 59.0 | 4% |
| Negotiate contracts with clients including desired training outcomes, fees, or expenses. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 20 | 23.0 | 3% |
| Attend meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs or to inform management of training program status. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 35 | 29.0 | 4% |
| Monitor training costs and prepare budget reports to justify expenditures. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 4% |
| Select and assign instructors to conduct training. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 3% |
| Schedule classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment, or instructors. | Routine Cognitive | 90 | 85.2 | 4% |
| Supervise, evaluate, or refer instructors to skill development classes. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 30 | 27.0 | 3% |
| Devise programs to develop executive potential among employees in lower-level positions. | Non-Routine Analytical | 60 | 51.0 | 3% |
| Coordinate recruitment and placement of training program participants. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 2% |
| Refer trainees to employer relations representatives, to locations offering job placement assistance, or to appropriate social services agencies if warranted. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 20 | 23.0 | 2% |
| Develop or implement training programs related to efficiency, recycling, or other issues with environmental impacts. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 2% |
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