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Occupation Code: 2424 Training and Staff Development Professional
Alternative titles: Training and Development Officer/Executive, Learning and Development Officer/ Executive, Staff Development Professional
Job description and duties
Training and Staff Development Professionals provide services to organisations and are responsible for enhancing employees’ existing skills and assisting employees to gain new skills. Although tasks will vary according to type of training being delivered, a Training and Staff Development Professional would typically be expected to:
• Assess training needs by conducting training needs analysis and consulting with Managers and other staff
• Plan and develop training content according to employee needs and organisational requirements
• Coordinate and schedule training programmes
• Coordinate the delivery of training programmes including induction programmes for new employees and skills training workshops
• Oversee training progress
• Ensure consistency and quality in training
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• Conduct training evaluation and modify training content if required
• Liaise and collaborate with external training providers/contractors if required
• Keep up-to-date with the latest research on workplace learning and training
Work environment
Training and Staff Development Professionals may work in the public and private sectors across different industries. Training and Staff Development Professionals typically work in-house and form part of the human resources team or the training and development team. One may also opt to work on a self-employed basis and provide training and consultancy services to organisations.
Training and Staff Development Professionals typically work from Monday to Friday during office hours. Working hours are usually up to 40 hours a week but being a professional role, one may be required to work outside office hours and during weekends.
Training delivery may take place at the premises of the organisation or at other locations.
Occupation data
Number of employees (2017)
104
Share of foreigners (2017)
31%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+33%
Median Pay (per annum)
€19,500
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