The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) cites trainingTraining and developmentDevelopment specialistsSpecialists as having a bright outlook, meaning that the occupation will grow rapidly or have several job openings in the next few years.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|url=https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-1151.00?redir=13-1073.00|title=13-1151.00 - Training and Development Specialists|website=www.onetonline.org|access-date=2019-03-01}}</ref> Related professions include training and development managers, (chief) learning officers, [[Industrial and organizational psychology|industrial-organizational psychologists]], and [[organization development]] consultants. Training and development specialists are equipped with the tools to conduct needs analyses, build training programs to suit the needs of the organization by using a variety of training techniques, create training materials, and execute and guide training programs.<ref name=":7" />
