Child and Adolescent Development | San Jose State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Learning StrategiesActive ListeningSpeakingInstructingReading ComprehensionMonitoringCoordinationWriting

Knowledge

Education and TrainingEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementPersonnel and Human ResourcesCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionFluency of IdeasDeductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityOriginalityProblem Sensitivity

Tasks

Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendation
Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effective
Confer with management or stakeholders and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors.
Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing data and recommendations for improvement.
Train instructors, supervisors, and other leaders in techniques and skills for training and interacting with employees.

Technology

Document management softwareDevelopment environment softwareComputer based training softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging software

Tools

Desktop computersLaptop computersLiquid crystal display LCD video projectorsMP3 playersPersonal computersUniversal serial bus USB flash drivesVideoconferencing equipment

Work Values

RelationshipsWorking ConditionsAchievementIndependenceRecognitionSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium11-3131.00	Training and Development Managers	title_inference	$127,090 median$219,990 top	+6.03%	270

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Organizational learning strategy — define and champion at the executive level, aligning training and development investments with multi-year workforce planning and business transformation goals.
Enterprise-wide training needs assessment processes — architect and institutionalize, embedding systematic gap analysis into the organization's talent management and succession planning cycles.
Training and development function — build, lead, and continuously evolve, establishing governance structures, quality standards, and performance metrics that guide the entire L&D department.
Instructional leadership pipeline — develop by mentoring training managers and senior instructors, creating structured pathways for professional growth within the training organization.
Organizational culture of continuous learning — cultivate by influencing senior leaders, modeling adaptive learning behaviors, and embedding development practices into performance management systems.
Multi-million-dollar training budgets — oversee and optimize at the organizational scale, applying management of financial resources principles to maximize return on learning investment.
Cutting-edge training technologies and methodologies — evaluate and sponsor adoption of, including AI-driven personalization, immersive simulations, and advanced LMS platforms, positioning the organization as an industry leader in workforce development.
Complex organizational change initiatives — partner with C-suite and HR executives to design change-readiness and capability-building programs that sustain transformation across large, diverse workforces.
Cross-industry and professional networks — represent the organization within, sharing thought leadership on best practices in training and development to elevate organizational reputation and attract top L&D talent.
Enterprise training policy and standards — establish and govern, ensuring legal compliance, ethical practice, and equity in learning access across all levels and functions of the organization.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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