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Census · People · occupation code 13-1151

Training and Development Specialists

Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.

Passes the screen · 1 of 20 tasks

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

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 3.2% of the role's time · $1.0B · all three pass it

Does not pass

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

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 10.6% of the role's time · $3.4B · waiting on a check

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

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 8.5% of the role's time · $2.7B · waiting on a check

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

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 8.1% of the role's time · $2.6B

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

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 7.9% of the role's time · $2.5B

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

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.9% of the role's time · $2.2B

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

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.8% of the role's time · $2.2B

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

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.8% of the role's time · $1.9B

  • Coordinate recruitment and placement of training program participants.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.1% of the role's time · $1.7B

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

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.1% of the role's time · $1.6B

  • Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.8% of the role's time · $1.5B

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

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.7% of the role's time · $1.5B · waiting on a check

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

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.6% of the role's time · $1.5B · waiting on a check

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

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $1.1B

  • Select and assign instructors to conduct training.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.2% of the role's time · $1.0B

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

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.1% of the role's time · $1.0B · waiting on a check

  • Monitor training costs and prepare budget reports to justify expenditures.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.8% of the role's time · $889M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

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

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.4% of the role's time · $769M

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

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.1% of the role's time · $687M

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

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $286M

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