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Working As A Training Consultant

Training and Teaching Others
Getting Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Thinking Creatively

$77,460
Average Salary

What Does A Training Consultant Do

A Training Consultant is responsible for determining requirements and assessments for an organization. They deliver instructional materials to both the customers and employees, as well as assess the effectiveness of employee training.

How To Become A Training Consultant

Training and development specialists need a bachelor’s degree, and most need related work experience.

Education

Training and development specialists need a bachelor’s degree. Specialists may have a variety of education backgrounds, but many have a bachelor’s degree in training and development, human resources, education, or instructional design. Others may have a degree in business administration or a social science, such as educational or organizational psychology.

In addition, as technology continues to play a larger role in training and development, a growing number of organizations seek candidates who have a background in information technology or computer science.

Work Experience in a Related Occupation

Related work experience is important for most training and development specialists. Many positions require work experience in areas such as training and development or instructional design, or in related occupations, such as human resources specialists or even teachers.

Employers may prefer to hire candidates with previous work experience in the industry in which the company operates. However, some employers may hire candidates with a master’s degree in lieu of work experience. Increasingly, employers prefer candidates with experience in information technology, as organizations introduce more e-learning, mobile training, and technology-based tools.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Many human resources associations offer classes to enhance the skills of their members. Some associations, including the Association for Talent Development and International Society for Performance Improvement, specialize in training and development and offer certification programs. Although not required, certification can show professional expertise and credibility. Some employers prefer to hire certified candidates, and some positions may require certification.

Advancement

Training and development specialists may advance to training and development manager or human resources manager positions. Workers typically need several years of experience to advance. Some employers require managers to have a master’s degree in a related area.

Important Qualities

Analytical skills. Training and development specialists must evaluate training programs, methods, and materials, and choose those that best fit each situation.

Creativity. Specialists should be creative when developing training materials. They may need to think of and implement new approaches, such as new technology, when evaluating existing training methods.

Instructional skills. Training and development specialists often deliver training programs to employees. They use a variety of teaching techniques and sometimes must adapt their methods to meet the needs of particular groups.

Interpersonal skills. Specialists need strong interpersonal skills because delivering training programs requires collaboration with instructors, trainees, and subject-matter experts. They accomplish much of their work through teams.

Speaking skills. Speaking skills are essential for training and development specialists because they often give presentations. Specialists must communicate information clearly and facilitate learning by diverse audiences.

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Training Consultant Career Paths

Training Consultant

Training Developer Human Resources Coordinator

Director Of Human Resources

10 Yearsyrs

Senior Consultant Senior Manager

Director Of Information

10 Yearsyrs

Senior Training Specialist Technical Trainer Training Manager

Director, Learning And Development

12 Yearsyrs

Adjunct Instructor Chief Executive Officer Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Business Partner

10 Yearsyrs

Adjunct Instructor Attorney Human Resources Coordinator

Human Resources Lead

8 Yearsyrs

Program Manager Management Consultant Senior Consultant

Information Technology Manager

8 Yearsyrs

Adjunct Professor Instructional Designer

Learning Manager

8 Yearsyrs

Director Of Training Instructor Training Manager

Manager, Learning & Development

10 Yearsyrs

Training Manager General Manager Account Manager

Operations Manager

7 Yearsyrs

Director Of Training Human Resources Coordinator Human Resources Manager

Organizational Development Manager

9 Yearsyrs

Project Manager Consultant Senior Consultant

Program Manager

8 Yearsyrs

Training Developer Training Manager Operations Manager

Purchasing Manager

9 Yearsyrs

Senior Training Specialist Training Manager Human Resources Manager

Regional Human Resources Manager

8 Yearsyrs

Adjunct Professor Co-Owner Human Resources Coordinator

Senior Human Resources Generalist

7 Yearsyrs

Program Manager General Manager Human Resources Manager

Senior Human Resources Manager

9 Yearsyrs

Project Manager Program Manager

Senior Manager

10 Yearsyrs

Senior Consultant Project Manager Senior Project Manager

Senior Product Manager

9 Yearsyrs

Training Manager Operations Manager Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

12 Yearsyrs

Instructional Designer Senior Instructional Designer Training Manager

Senior Training Manager

8 Yearsyrs

Instructional Designer Program Manager Business Developer

Vice President, Business Development

13 Yearsyrs

Average Length of Employment

Technical Training Instructor 4.4 years
Senior Training Manager 3.8 years
Senior Training Specialist 3.6 years
Director Of Training 3.5 years
Training Facilitator 3.4 years
Senior Training Analyst 3.4 years
Senior Instructional Designer 3.4 years
Vocational Training Instructor 3.4 years
Training Representative 3.4 years
Instructional Design Specialist 3.4 years
Training Developer 3.3 years
Learning And Development Consultant 3.3 years
Training Specialist 3.2 years
Instructional Design Manager 3.2 years
Instructional Designer And Trainer 3.1 years
Performance Consultant 3.1 years
Learning Development Specialist 3.1 years
Learning Consultant 3.0 years
Training And Development Coordinator 3.0 years
Training Consultant 3.0 years
Trainer Lead 2.8 years
Lead Instructional Designer 2.7 years
Consultant/Team Lead 2.6 years
Training Analyst 2.6 years
Instructional Design Consultant 2.5 years
Consultant 2.4 years
Contractor/Trainer 2.4 years

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Training Consultant Demographics

Gender

Female
50.2%
Male
47.3%
Unknown
2.6%

Ethnicity

White
80.6%
Hispanic or Latino
9.3%
Asian
7.4%
Unknown
1.9%
Black or African American
0.7%

Languages Spoken

Spanish
51.6%
French
14.0%
Italian
6.3%
German
4.1%
Portuguese
3.6%
Chinese
3.6%
Russian
3.2%
Carrier
2.3%
Arabic
2.3%
Mandarin
1.8%
Japanese
1.8%
Hindi
0.9%
Dutch
0.9%
Irish
0.9%
Swedish
0.5%
Hebrew
0.5%
Sindhi
0.5%
Korean
0.5%
Cornish
0.5%
Hawaiian
0.5%

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Training Consultant Education

Schools

University of Phoenix
24.4%
Michigan State University
5.5%
Walden University
5.3%
Capella University
5.3%
Webster University
5.2%
New York University
5.0%
Northeastern University
5.0%
George Washington University
4.4%
Florida State University
3.9%
University of Houston
3.9%
American University
3.9%
Georgia State University
3.6%
Pennsylvania State University
3.4%
Purdue University
3.4%
Northern Illinois University
3.4%
Temple University
3.0%
Troy University
2.8%
University of South Florida
2.8%
University of North Texas
2.8%
Villanova University
2.8%

Majors

Degrees

Masters
34.8%
Bachelors
32.0%
Other
17.4%
Doctorate
5.4%
Certificate
5.0%
Associate
4.2%
Diploma
0.8%
License
0.3%

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Real Training Consultant Salaries

Job Title	Company	Location	Start Date	Salary
Training & Simulation Consultant	Globalsim	Orlando, FL	Mar 30, 2010	$219,135
Training & Simulation Consultant	Globalsim	Orlando, FL	Mar 22, 2010	$219,135
Recruitment and Training Consultant	Ron 'n ROL	Clarksburg, MD	Feb 17, 2014	$129,394
Recruitment and Training Consultant	Roc N ROL Incorporated	Clarksburg, MD	Feb 17, 2014	$129,394
Training Consultant	Bob Allen & Associates DBA Dale Carnegie Training	Powell, OH	Jun 21, 2016	$119,538
C-Ied Trainer and SME Consultant	Hazard Management Solutions, Inc.	Arlington, VA	May 01, 2010	$106,028
Business & Training Consultant	Fabergent, Inc.	Atlanta, GA	Oct 01, 2009	$104,350
Business & Training Consultant	Fabergent, Inc.	Atlanta, GA	Mar 01, 2011	$104,350
Consultant II, Simulation and Training	Invensys Systems, Inc.	Houston, TX	Aug 28, 2015	$92,000
Training Consultant	IMS Health Incorporated	Chandler, AZ	Jan 01, 2014	$86,226
Deployment and Training Consultant	Rapid7 LLC	Boston, MA	Apr 15, 2013	$85,446 - $115,446
Senior Training Consultant	Interactive Intelligence Group, Inc.	Indianapolis, IN	Oct 29, 2014	$84,000 - $94,000
Training Consultant	International Golden Foods L.L.C.	Washington, DC	Nov 20, 2007	$75,000
Senior Training Consultant	Nlyte Software Americas Limited	San Jose, CA	Feb 27, 2014	$72,900 - $85,000
Senior Training Consultant	Nlyte Software Americas Limited	San Mateo, CA	Aug 08, 2013	$71,700 - $85,000
Software Development Trainer/Consultant	S2 It Group LLC	Alpharetta, GA	Aug 31, 2016	$70,000
Training Consultant	McDonald's Corporation	Indianapolis, IN	Jul 01, 2013	$68,952
Cross Cultural Training Consultant	Crystal Enterprises, Inc.	Norcross, GA	Mar 26, 2009	$68,600
Functional Trainer/Consultant	S2 It Group LLC	Alpharetta, GA	Aug 31, 2016	$65,000
Training Consultant	McDonald's Corporation	Indianapolis, IN	Jul 01, 2011	$65,000
Environmental Training Consultant	Jeremi Group, Inc.	Hammond, IN	Nov 10, 2010	$55,078 - $65,078
Training Consultant III	Automatic Data Processing, Inc.	Weston, FL	Sep 30, 2012	$52,028

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Top Skills for A Training Consultant

Top Training Consultant Skills

Training Curriculum
Training Materials
Training Classes

You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:

Developed and coordinated the project management of an overall software applications training curriculum for end users of all levels.
Developed detailed design documentation, training materials, support tools, and project plans.
Conducted call center new hire training classes and analysis on business needs for call center training.
Managed Policy and Procedures Reorganization Project.
Leveraged performance metrics and measures to continually assess the effectiveness of training delivery.