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812A Professional Development Instructor
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Professional Development Instructor delivers courses such as the Navy Instructor Training Course and Senior Enlisted Academy to Sailors at all levels. This instructor develops the technical and professional talents of Sailors, including future Navy instructors and leaders.
Core Skills
- adult learning facilitation
- curriculum development
- classroom instruction
- instructor coaching
- student assessment
- public speaking
- leadership development
- training program management
- educational documentation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
Civilian Career Paths
- Training and Education
- Project Management
- Human Resources
- Public Affairs
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Training & Facilitation Certificate
- Google Project Management Certificate
Career Growth
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
- Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- Present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
- Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.
- Evaluate modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual, to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts.
- Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
- Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives.
Related Occupations
- Training and Development Managers
- Instructional Coordinators
- Management Analysts
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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