Computer training specialist vs certified trainer

The differences between computer training specialists and certified trainers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a computer training specialist and a certified trainer. Additionally, a computer training specialist has an average salary of $56,348, which is higher than the $54,770 average annual salary of a certified trainer.

The top three skills for a computer training specialist include DOD, course curriculum and ILT. The most important skills for a certified trainer are safety procedures, food safety, and customer service.

Computer training specialist vs certified trainer overview

	Computer Training Specialist	Certified Trainer
Yearly salary	$56,348	$54,770
Hourly rate	$27.09	$26.33
Growth rate	8%	8%
Number of jobs	63,185	54,839
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 60%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	4	4

Computer training specialist vs certified trainer salary

Computer training specialists and certified trainers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Computer Training Specialist	Certified Trainer
Average salary	$56,348	$54,770
Salary range	Between $38,000 And $82,000	Between $31,000 And $95,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between computer training specialist and certified trainer education

There are a few differences between a computer training specialist and a certified trainer in terms of educational background:

	Computer Training Specialist	Certified Trainer
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 60%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Computer training specialist vs certified trainer demographics

Here are the differences between computer training specialists' and certified trainers' demographics:

	Computer Training Specialist	Certified Trainer
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 52.9% Female, 47.1%	Male, 44.1% Female, 55.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.5% Unknown, 6.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Asian, 6.7% White, 59.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian, 5.8% White, 59.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	12%	12%

Differences between computer training specialist and certified trainer duties and responsibilities

Computer training specialist example responsibilities.

Manage UNIX support contracting staff.
Instruct representatives on how to maximize functionality of relational database to effectively manage their sales territories and expenses.
Work directly with SMEs to develop new web-base compliance training.
Edit, compress and upload all training content base on both SCORM and AICC standards.
Work with SMEs to determine the needs of the learner, as well as what content, assessments, etc.
Use SCORM to ensure compliance and interaction of courses with the LMS.

Certified trainer example responsibilities.

Manage cleanliness and organization of work area and equipment.
Assist human resources with payroll, training of all store personnel on product knowledge and corporate vision, scheduling and benefits
Lead advance training in PC repair and support, Microsoft operating systems and networking, MCSE certify training courses.
Provide NT domain and IIS website administration and perform troubleshooting for the intranet.
Prepare PowerPoint's, agendas, outlines and other preparatory work necessary for trainings.
Work in logistics to ensure that store products and merchandise are adequately and sufficiently stock.

Computer training specialist vs certified trainer skills

Common computer training specialist skills

DOD, 15%
Course Curriculum, 13%
ILT, 12%
Classroom Environment, 8%
Windows, 6%
HTML, 5%

Common certified trainer skills

Safety Procedures, 23%
Food Safety, 15%
Customer Service, 10%
Food Preparation, 9%
POS, 4%
Guest Satisfaction, 3%

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