CAREER PROFILE

Training Specialist

Salary Range (US$)

$65,000–$90,000
Training and Enablement Specialists make sure DAM users know how to get the most from the platform. They create and deliver onboarding, documentation, and continuous learning paths.

Their work ensures that adoption sticks and that teams remain confident and efficient with DAM long after go-live.

Core Responsibilities

Design and deliver training sessions, create user guides and video tutorials, develop eLearning modules, measure learning outcomes, support onboarding and continuous education.
$77,000
Average salary
2,000
US postings 2024
55% by 2027
AI learning tools adoption
500 per year
Avg. learners supported
33% pharma
Industries
2–4 years
Experience required

Impact of AI

AI-driven adaptive learning will create personalized training paths. Trainers will need to curate, validate, and ensure content reflects business needs.

Skills to Learn

Instructional design, eLearning platforms (Articulate, Captivate), DAM platforms, AI-driven learning tools.

Personality Fit

Patient, enthusiastic, clear communicator, thrives in teaching and guiding roles.

Ways to Shine

Gamify learning, build communities of practice, create role-specific training tracks, establish knowledge bases.

Career Path

Training Specialist → L&D Manager → Head of Enablement

Growth Potential

Strong demand as DAM platforms scale. Training remains essential to maintain adoption and reduce turnover.

Industries

Agencies, pharma, retail, higher education, nonprofits.

Further Reading

ATD Certification, LinkedIn Learning on Instructional Design, TdR Training Best Practices.

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