Navy NEC · Support
8MTS Master Training Specialist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Master Training Specialist uses advanced instructional techniques to develop, implement, and evaluate curricula, instructions, and course support materials. The specialist also conducts instructor in-service training, instructor evaluations, and formal course reviews as part of training management.
Core Skills
- curriculum development
- instructional design
- classroom facilitation
- learning objective writing
- instructor evaluation
- training needs analysis
- course material development
- assessment design
- training quality assurance
- learning management systems
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
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD)
Career Growth
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
- Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- Google Certified Educator Level 1
What the Work Involves
- Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate performance and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills.
- Plan and conduct teacher training programs and conferences dealing with new classroom procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids.
- Interpret and enforce provisions of state education codes and rules and regulations of state education boards.
- Conduct or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students.
- Advise teaching and administrative staff in curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and implementation of state and federal programs and procedures.
Related Occupations
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
- Management Analysts
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
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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