Day in the life
A Day in the Life of a Corporate Trainer
What corporate trainers actually do from the start of a shift to the end: the tasks, tools, schedule and realities of the job.
Prepare for new hire orientation. From there, the day usually includes assess training needs, design courses and e-learning, and deliver workshops and onboarding. Most work full-time business hours, with some early or evening sessions for shift workers.
Hour by hour: a typical shift
No two days are identical, but this timeline reflects a realistic day for a corporate trainer working full time.
- Prepare for new hire orientation.
- Lead onboarding for a group of new employees.
- Meet a department manager about a skills gap.
- Build an e-learning module in Articulate.
- Review training survey results.
- Coach a new supervisor.
- Assign courses in the LMS.
Where corporate trainers work
Trainers work in offices, training rooms, plants and online, sometimes traveling to different locations.
Hours and schedule
Most work full-time business hours, with some early or evening sessions for shift workers.
Tasks you’ll do most often
- Assess training needs
- Design courses and e-learning
- Deliver workshops and onboarding
- Manage the learning management system
- Coach managers and employees
- Evaluate training effectiveness
- Update materials as jobs change
Tools you’ll use every day
- Learning management systems
- E-learning tools such as Articulate Storyline
- Video conferencing
- Presentation software
- Survey tools
- Video editing tools
The best and hardest parts of the job
What people like
- Help people grow
- Creative and people-focused work
- Every industry needs trainers
- Remote and hybrid options
What’s hard
- Training budgets can be cut
- Measuring impact is hard
- Travel for some roles
- Engaging reluctant learners
You’ll likely thrive if…
- I enjoy teaching adults
- I like presenting
- I’m creative with materials
- I like helping people grow
- I have expertise to share
- I want a business career in learning
Not sure? Take the free Corporate Trainer fit quiz or the Career Match Quiz.
Staying safe on the job
- Make training accessible to all learners
- Protect employee data
- Follow safety rules when training in plants
- Travel safely between sites