Training officer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Training officers plan and run courses and workshops for staff within organisations.

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  • Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.  
  • Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.  
  • Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom
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Training officers typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.

As a Training officer you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    41,661 GBP *
    per year
    15,000 GBP
    35,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for Training officer

    • 46,316 GBP
    • 38,803 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Training officer
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    Salary over time for Training officer

    Salary for this role has increased over time
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    Future outlook for Training officers

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    Balanced outlook
    1% yearly wage growth (on average)

    Training officer - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Training officer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 52% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
    • 19% of people in this role have a Master's degree
    • 15% of people in this role have some postgraduate study, but not a masters or doctorate

    You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Courses include:

    • Level 3 Introductory Award in Education and Training
    • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training

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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Training officer.
    Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things
    Instructing Teaching others how to do something
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
    Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Training officer. Check that you know:
    1
    Computer based training software Adobe Systems Adobe Captivate; Cornerstone OnDemand Cornerstone Learning; Moodle; SyberWorks Training Center
    2
    Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    3
    Graphics or photo imaging software Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks; Adobe Systems Adobe Flash; Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
    4
    Presentation software Caliban Mindwear HyperGASP; Magenta MultiMedia Tools Magenta II; MediaChance Multimedia Builder; Microsoft PowerPoint
    5
    Web page creation and editing software Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver; eXe; Linspire Nvu; Microsoft FrontPage
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    Things to highlight for your Training officer interview

    Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Leadership Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

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