The Role of the Training Coordinator is Changing!

Posted on February 25, 2012 by TTCMANDM

Years ago the job of a training coordinator was very much an administrative function in the department – but not any more!

Today’s training coordinators are the GLUE that holds the department together.  They are meeting with outside vendors, coordinating the training of subject matter experts, dealing more directly with requests from management and even delivering training and participating in instructional design!

Because of this evolution, training coordinators need to be more savvy and tied into the needs of the business.  They need to know what good training looks like, be able to evaluate the integrity of the design of programs and function as more of a performance consultant to the organization.

So, if you are a training coordinator, know that the role you play in the department and the organization is more vital than ever.  You’re not just the scheduler of events any more.  So step up to the challenge and arm yourself with design, facilitation and performance consulting skills.  The organization needs these skills and you are just the one to provide them!

 

Maria Chilcote, Managing Partner, The Training Clinic

About TTCMANDM

The Training Clinic is America’s train-the-trainer leader. We specialize in state-of-the art design, delivery, management and evaluation of training through the development and delivery of workshops, certificate programs, on-line courses, publications, training products, job aids, design services and consulting. Since 1977, we have trained over 150,000 people on 5 continents with the assistance of our over 20 Master Instructors located both in the U.S. and abroad, each averaging over 15 years of experience and previously holding key organizational positions.
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25 Responses to The Role of the Training Coordinator is Changing!

  1. Adriana says:
    February 25, 2012 at 1:29 am

    thanks for share!

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    March 3, 2012 at 4:19 am

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    • TTCMANDM says:
      March 3, 2012 at 1:42 pm

      Thanks, Tabetha! Hope you’ll be checking back frequently.

      Best wishes,

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    March 3, 2012 at 4:20 am

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    • TTCMANDM says:
      March 3, 2012 at 1:41 pm

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    March 6, 2012 at 9:49 pm

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    • TTCMANDM says:
      March 8, 2012 at 2:20 am

      Hi Avis,

      We’ve been in the train-the-trainer business for over 30 years so we get our information from our own research in the field as well as blending it with that of other industry folks. Thanks for your kind feedback and we hope you’ll check back often.

      Best wishes,

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    March 9, 2012 at 2:25 am

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    • TTCMANDM says:
      March 9, 2012 at 8:18 pm

      Hi Johnnie -

      Thank you for the kind feedback on our article – not sure what you mean by “supply” – could you be more specific?

      Look forward to hearing from you.

      Best,

      Maria Chilcote, Managing Partner, The Training Clinic

  6. Julie Espy says:
    March 9, 2012 at 11:09 pm

    I agree with everything in this article. Our Training Coordinator now handles all external vendors, partnerships with educational institutions, education reimbursement, a mentor program, and has been called in to train on more than one occasion! This is really a “utility player” position that can grow to be what you make it and is a great stepping stone for someone that thinks they want to get into training as a career.

    • TTCMANDM says:
      March 10, 2012 at 12:36 am

      Hi Julie,

      Thanks for the in-house validation! We see the coordinator as playing a major role and being the “glue” for the department.

      Hope you’ll check back often!

      Warmest wishes,

      Maria Chilcote, Managing Partner, The Training Clinic

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        March 20, 2012 at 1:22 am

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        • TTCMANDM says:
          March 24, 2012 at 2:43 pm

          Thanks for the feedback, Mark – we’ve been around for over 30 years and one of the reasons is that we keep track of industry trends (like this one) and their impact on organizations.

          Hope you’ll check back again!

          Best wishes,

          Maria Chilcote, Managing Partner, The Training Clinic

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      March 18, 2012 at 1:21 am

      Thanks for your kind words, Oma. Good to know you found our information useful – that’s one of the goals of our blog!

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      Best wishes,

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    March 16, 2012 at 12:34 am

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    • TTCMANDM says:
      March 18, 2012 at 1:20 am

      Thank you, Nestor, for your kind feedback. We’ve been in business for over 30 years and have done extensive research in the field – not to mention picked up some great stories!

      Hope you’ll check back again soon.

      Best wishes,

      Maria Chilcote, Managing Partner, The Training Clinic

  11. Eda says:
    March 18, 2012 at 1:09 am

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