Training Officer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Training Officer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Liaising with existing staff to clarify job descriptions and related expectations.
Studying and contributing to the operations and climate of our company.
Drafting instructional manuals, onboarding materials, and other relevant documentation.
Coordinating external training as the need arises.
Monitoring staffs' performance by liaising with line managers and department heads.
Availing yourself as a sounding board for all employees with the explicit aim of improving their orientation and training.
Administering regular, detailed needs assessments to identify skills deficits.
Orienting new hires to their function within the grand scheme, as well as established company norms.
Addressing skills deficits through tailored in-house training.
Upholding confidentiality, unless legally mandated to do otherwise.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Training Officer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Training Officer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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