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Learning & Development Specialist

Overview

Learning and development specialists create and run training programs that help employees build new skills and perform better in their jobs.

Description

  • Work with managers to identify training needs and spot skills gaps.
  • Design engaging learning programs like workshops, online courses, or hands-on training sessions.
  • Run or coordinate training sessions for employees and teams.
  • Check how well training works by gathering feedback and measuring improvement results.
  • Handle training records, schedules, and learning management systems.

Entry requirements

  • You will need a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business, Education, Psychology, or related field. You'll need experience in HR, training, or education roles, plus familiarity with learning platforms or training certifications.

Salary

$3,100 – 5,000

/mo

Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.

Trivia

Imagine if boring compliance training felt as exciting as reaching Diamond rank in Valorant, Learning and development specialists use gamification to make skill-building feel like levelling up rather than a chore.

What to expect

Expect to work closely with managers and staff to ensure training supports both personal staff development and business goals.

Soft
skills

Clear Communication

Able to share information simply to all audiences.

Training Facilitation

Trained to guide learning discussions, support employees during training, and create positive learning environments.

Project Organization

Able to manage multiple training programs, schedules, and materials at the same time.

Training Needs Assessment

Trained to identify skills gaps by working with managers and analysing what the workforce needs.

Adult Learning Design

Familiar with using proven learning methods to create training programs for working adults.

Training Evaluation and System Management

Familiar with measuring training effectiveness and managing learning platforms, records, and digital training tools.

Hard
skills

Frequently asked questions

While trainers mainly deliver content, learning and development specialist manage the entire learning strategy. They diagnose skills gaps, design programs, and ensure training improves performance rather than just delivering information.

Not necessarily. While Education Degrees help, employers also value Human Resource Management, Business, or Psychology backgrounds. The key is understanding how people learn and how to connect that with business goals.

Actually, AI is creating more demand for this role. As AI changes other jobs, companies need learning and development specialists to retrain staff. AI may generate content, but humans are needed to direct these tools to meet organisational needs.

Focus on people development and creative problem-solving. AI may provide information, but it can't mentor someone through career transitions or facilitate team workshops. The value lies in helping others through demonstration, explanation, and empathy.

Yes, there's a structured pathway. Most start as training coordinators or HR executives, then move to learning and development specialist, senior specialist, manager, and eventually head of learning and development or HR business partner roles.