Learning and Development Consultant

What does a Learning and Development Consultant do?

Learning and development consultants assist with a company’s education and training programs and help implement their learning initiatives.

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What are the key skills of a Learning and Development Consultant?

Learning and development consultants help steer a company’s direction in implementing new training initiatives for their employees.

• Are critical, and detail-oriented for helping businesses identify, assess, and prioritise their learning objectives
• Highly organised for planning, implementing, and reviewing initiatives
• Strong communication skills for discussing proposals and strategies
• Are highly knowledgeable in the education and training field
• Well-abled in instructing and coordinating others
• Know how to manage and maximise financial resources

How to become a Learning and Development Consultant 

If you want to pursue the role of Learning and Development Consultant, it's recommended to study higher-level qualifications such as a bachelor's degree majoring in human resources, training or education.

It's also important to consider internship opportunities so that you can have some on-the-job training and experience for paid roles.

The BSB50120 - Diploma of Business (Organisational Development) is an ideal course for those wanting to explore other related aspects of HR, including people and culture, employee retention and executing strategies for an engaged and highly skilled workforce. This is an ideal study pathway if you want to work in a role that's specific to learning and development.