Will AI Replace Training and Development Specialists?

Present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Evaluate modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual, to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Monitor, evaluate, or record training activities or program effectiveness.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Design, plan, organize, or direct orientation and training programs for employees or customers.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Evaluate training materials prepared by instructors, such as outlines, text, or handouts.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Monitor training costs and prepare budget reports to justify expenditures.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Devise programs to develop executive potential among employees in lower-level positions.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Keep up with developments in area of expertise by reading current journals, books, or magazine articles.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Attend meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs or to inform management of training program status.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Coordinate recruitment and placement of training program participants.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Select and assign instructors to conduct training.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Negotiate contracts with clients for desired training outcomes, fees, or expenses.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Supervise, evaluate, or refer instructors to skill development classes.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Schedule classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment, or instructors.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Refer trainees to employer relations representatives, to locations offering job placement assistance, or to appropriate social services agencies, if warranted.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Develop or implement training programs related to efficiency, recycling, or other issues with environmental impacts.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.