Survey responses from 255 of 800 human resource development managers identified 8 business understandings/competencies for new trainers: preparing presentations, writing business correspondence, using computers, understanding employee behavior, making speeches/presentations, knowing principles of group process and organizational behavior, and…

A study was conducted of trainers in 15 organizations to determine whether there were characteristics that differentiated exemplary instructors (n=27) from those who were average (n=26). Results found little difference with regard to their perceived competence. However, exemplary instructors were better able to use their instructional skills. (JOW)

Responses from department chairs in 18 of 19 institutions in the University Council for Vocational Education indicated that 11 believe students should be prepared for employment in training and development (T&D) positions; many find it difficult to know where students are employed after graduation; and T&D programs are far more similar than…

University Council for Vocational Education faculty (n=137) provided their perceptions of the importance of competencies for trainers and the extent to which they are included in their human-resource-development programs. Of 25 competencies, 23 were rated as important and 19 of those were perceived to be less than adequately covered. (Author/JOW)

Training managers from Fortune 500 companies were sent standardized instruments for the assessment of the psychological, interpersonal, motivational, and demographic makeup of excellent trainers. These training managers were asked to describe, by completing standardized instruments, the best trainers in their organizations. Results were analyzed…

This study was designed to determine potential professional development needs of individuals working in the training and development field. More specifically, the intent was to assess the perceptions of training and development professionals regarding the importance of a variety of competencies to the performance of their jobs. (Author/CT)

Respondents (n=75) to a University Council for Vocational Education survey rated 13 of 25 competencies important for business/industry trainers but indicated that these were not adequately covered in vocational teacher education programs. (SK)

As part of a larger 2-year study of the nature of excellent vocational educators who work in business and industry, this paper describes what has been learned from a number of case studies about trainer "certification" (preparation) programs in business and industry. More specifically, the paper describes the processes used to certify trainers and…