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Learning and Development Specialist Job Description

Learning and Development Specialists are central to an organization's growth. They identify training needs, devise tailored learning strategies, and assess the effectiveness of these initiatives. Their expertise shapes an adaptable, competent workforce aligned with the organization's objectives. The template below will help you craft a robust job description to attract the most talented candidates. 

Job Overview

We invite applications for the position of Learning and Development Specialist. In this role, you'll contribute directly to our team's professional development, aligning individual growth with our organizational goals. Apply now to join us in fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. 

Responsibilities

  • Assess organizational training needs through surveys, interviews, and focus groups
  • Design and develop customized training materials, including e-learning modules, instructor-led training, and job aids
  • Deliver engaging and effective training programs to employees, both in-person and virtually
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives and make recommendations for continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure training programs align with organizational goals and objectives
  • Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in learning and development
  • {{Add any other responsibilities specific to your organization}}

Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, or a related field
  • Proven experience as a Learning and Development Specialist, preferably in a corporate setting
  • Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design techniques
  • Proficiency in e-learning authoring tools, such as Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • {{List any additional qualifications or certifications specific to your organization}}

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  • $67 hourly
    Douglas Michael M.
    • 4.9
    • (193 jobs)
    Manchester, CT
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    Developmental Editing
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    "Very responsive to our specific needs....great academic editor." "Solid understanding of academic publishing norms...significantly improved the paper...helped me get published in a great journal." "Keen eye for simplifying language...easy, and enjoyable, to communicate with...experienced and efficient." "Just the right level of edits." "Good knowledge of the medical scientific literature...Best experience with a copyeditor" "So lucky to have my first hire be Michael." “Outstanding service!" "Beyond excellent." "He's awesome." Published/credited as Douglas Michael Massing (1996—2017): Alliance Health, Simone de Beauvoir Institute, Continuum International, Tulsa Studies in Women's Literature. Other (2011—2020): Am. J. Medicine, Anesthesiology, BJA (Oxford), Center for Medical Education, Comparative Political Studies, Dabo Health for Mayo Clinic, Int. J. Environmental Research and Public Health, Mediterranean Politics, Null Publishing Group, Political Geography, UNICEF. Services include copy editing, substantive and developmental editing, manuscript evaluation, and helping authors submit manuscripts that meet peer-reviewed journal submission standards—across fields ranging from medicine and social science to business, the arts, and the humanities. I also edit fiction. I write on science-based medicine for both professional and lay audiences. Research services include evaluating, annotating, and digitizing archival material. The hourly rate posted is a midpoint for a range of services that bill higher and lower depending on the work required.
  • $150 hourly
    Karlis A.
    • 5.0
    • (13 jobs)
    Riga, CAPITAL REGION
    Featured Skill Learning and Development Specialist
    Product Architecture
    Design for Manufacturing
    ESP8266
    ESP32
    STM32
    Bluetooth LE
    Industrial Internet of Things
    Sensor Fusion
    Sensor
    Control Engineering
    Mechatronics
    Robotics
    Power Electronics
    PCB Design
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    Firmware Programming
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    Hardware Prototyping
    Most hardware products don't fail at the idea — they fail at execution. I lead architecture, embedded, and firmware work for founders building hardware that has to ship at production, not just demo. I'm Karlis, principal engineer and founder of null2.one — a small senior studio for 0→1 hardware product work. We work with founders, scale-ups, and engineering teams where the cost of a wrong technical decision is months and six figures. Where I'm strongest — Hardware product architecture — Embedded systems and firmware (STM32, ESP32, nRF, Linux) — Power electronics, battery, USB-PD, thermal — Sensors and closed-loop control — Robotics and mechatronics — DFM and industrialization (EVT → DVT → PVT) What I actually solve — "Our prototype works on the bench but won't survive a factory." — "We've burned months on the wrong architecture and need to reset before raising again." — "We're juggling four freelancers and have no senior technical owner." — "We need to validate the risky paths before committing to tooling and certifications." — "Our BOM looks fine on paper and is unmanufacturable at volume." How I work — three phases, fixed scope, fixed price 01. Product Definition & Architecture — 4 to 8 weeks Turn product ambiguity into explicit architectural, commercial, and production decisions before execution begins. Output: a product definition that survives contact with production. 02. Prototype & Validation — 6 to 14 weeks Architecture-first prototyping that surfaces real constraints early. EVT-grade hardware with a clear path to production. Firmware, electronics, and mechanical integrated into one validated system. 03. Production Readiness & Industrialization — 8 to 20 weeks Design for manufacturing, supplier selection, EVT/DVT/PVT gate support, end-of-line test strategy, clean handoff to manufacturing. The work that decides whether first-run yield holds. Every engagement starts with Phase 01. No exceptions. You decide whether to continue to the next phase based on what comes out of the previous one. Indicative pricing (USD) — Phase 01 — Definition & Architecture: $8k–$25k — Phase 02 — Prototype & Validation: $35k–$120k — Phase 03 — Production Readiness: $60k–$250k+ Background — Principal engineer & founder, null2.one — Senior Product Manager, Aerones — robotics for wind-turbine inspection and maintenance — CTO & CCO, NovaticLab — patent-pending robotic automation — BEng, VIA University College, Denmark — 10+ years across robotics, embedded, IoT, wearables, ruggedized industrial hardware Why this works You stop paying for time and start paying for outcomes. Each phase has a defined deliverable and a price agreed before any engineering begins. You decide whether to continue at every gate — no open-ended retainers, no scope drift. Everything we produce belongs to you: architecture, design files, firmware, test procedures, supplier relationships. No IP lock-in. Who I work with — Hardware founders who need clarity and a real architecture before raising or building — Scale-ups who need deep technical execution on a critical system — Funded startups where the next architecture decision is worth six figures of avoided rework — Engineering teams that need senior system-level leadership without hiring a CTO Not a fit — Pure SaaS or web work — "Can you just build this?" hourly task work — Sub-$5k scopes — Buyers shopping primarily on price — Branding or marketing-only engagements Next step If you have a hardware product where the technical decisions are expensive to get wrong, send the job invite. I respond within one business day with an honest read on whether we're a fit. If we are, we scope a Phase 01 — fixed price, defined deliverable, no commitment beyond that.
  • $90 hourly
    Lynn K.
    • 5.0
    • (7 jobs)
    Hendersonville, NC
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    Health
    Health Science
    Newsletter Writing
    Editorial Writing
    Scientific Writing
    Story Editing
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    What would it mean to you to have the care and experience of an award-winning book editor, writer, and ghostwriter - with 25 years in the health and personal development field - on your project? I've worked on books published by Hay House and for New York Times' bestselling authors, such as leading natural health proponents - Dr. Joe Mercola, Gary Null, PHD - and leaders in the spiritual, new-thought movement like Mike Dooley and Sara Landon. My joy is working with authors that encourage human potential and promote healthy, conscious, abundant living, including people that have a story to tell - through their memoir - as a way of inspiring others. My areas of expertise include: personal growth & development, motivation, spiritual development, consciousness development, human interest, manifestation, coaching, healthy lifestyles, including plant-based nutrition and eating, terrain theory, holistic health, complementary and integrative medicine, relationships, relationship development, communications (specialty in Non-violent Communication), conflict resolution, compassion, animal and human welfare, societal influence, psychology, awakening, the awakening journey, mindfulness, awareness, and self-inquiry. Let me help you convey your passion! My clients appreciate: - my unique perspectives - my heart-centered approach - the clarity with which I convey their messages - and my dedication to the highest-quality work and outcomes. I offer services in the following roles, accomplishing 11 prestigious book awards: - managing editor - development and copy editor - ghostwriter I am fierce in my commitment to you! How do you work best? What is most important to you for your project? What are your goals and dreams for this initiative? I want to know and understand these things so my work is in alignment with you and what you are aiming to accomplish. And because of my vast exposure to and practice in these subject matters, I will make suggestions along the way to strengthen the manuscript. If you're seeking this kind of co-creative relationship, and sense I might be a good fit, please reach out! I’m friendly, approachable and caring. I am confident in the value I bring to projects; I’m also open to discussing the best rate based on budgetary and other project requirements. Thank you. I look forward to meeting you!
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