Training And Development Jobs in California

Training And Development jobs in California are in strong demand, with the state ranking among the most active markets nationwide for learning professionals across technology, healthcare, financial services, and large-scale retail and logistics operations, at every level from training coordinator through senior director of learning and development. The heaviest hiring concentrations are in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where employers such as Salesforce, Kaiser Permanente, and Wells Fargo maintain major operations and invest heavily in workforce development programs. Instructional design, compliance training, and leadership development are consistently the most sought-after specialties across California postings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles9
Top employerGoodwill Central Coast
Top citySan Diego, CA
Cities hiring8
Top industryMedical Devices
Companies hiring8

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Sevita
Training and Development Specialist
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Sevita
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Training and Development Specialist
Sevita
Rancho Cordova, California
Business Strategy
Program Management
Project Management
CPR Certification
5,001-10,000

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San Bernardino County
ROV Training and Development Specialist*
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San Bernardino County
Added 1w ago
ROV Training and Development Specialist*
San Bernardino County
San Bernardino, California
Community & Nonprofit Services
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
$73k - $103k.8/yr
Master's degree in public administration
10,000+

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ASML
Training and Development Project Manager
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ASML
Added 1w ago
Training and Development Project Manager
ASML
San Diego, California
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$83k - $124k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Goodwill Central Coast
Training and Development Associate - Seaside
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Goodwill Central Coast
Added 3w ago
Training and Development Associate - Seaside
Goodwill Central Coast
Seaside, California
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Sales
$19.63 - $20.12/hr
High school diploma or GED
501-1,000

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Breg, Inc
Training and Development Intern
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Breg, Inc
Added 1mo ago
Training and Development Intern
Breg, Inc
Carlsbad, California
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
$25 - $30/hr
1,001-5,000

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Training And Development Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Diego
2 jobs
Seaside
1 job
Carlsbad
1 job
Los Angeles
1 job
Watsonville
1 job
Sherman Oaks
1 job
Rancho Cordova
1 job
San Bernardino
1 job

Training And Development Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Goodwill Central Coast
Goodwill Central Coast2 open roles
ASML
ASML1 open role
SAIC
SAIC1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Medical Devices

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in training and development jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, education, or a related field
  • Experience designing and delivering instructor-led and e-learning training programs
  • Proficiency with learning management systems such as Workday Learning, Cornerstone, or SAP SuccessFactors
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills for diverse, often multilingual California workforces
  • Familiarity with California employment law topics including harassment prevention and DFEH compliance training requirements
  • Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, CPTD, or ATD credentials preferred by most California employers

Training And Development Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a training and development in California?

Most training and development roles in California require at minimum a bachelor's degree in human resources, education, organizational psychology, or a related field. California does not issue a state license specific to training and development professionals, but employers widely expect credentials such as the Certified Professional in Talent Development from ATD or a SHRM certification. Gaining experience through HR coordinator roles, instructional design projects, or corporate onboarding programs is the most common California hiring path.

How much do training and developments make in California?

Training and developments in California earn a median of about $75,790 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $43,320 for the lowest 10% to over $134,270 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire training and developments in California?

Employers hiring training and developments in California right now include Goodwill Central Coast, ASML, and SAIC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's concentration of large technology firms, integrated healthcare systems, and major financial institutions means consistent demand for learning professionals who can build programs at scale across geographically distributed teams.

Which California cities have the most training and development jobs?

San Diego, Seaside, and Carlsbad have the highest concentration of training and development openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of its density of technology headquarters and enterprise software companies with large, continually growing workforces, while Los Angeles draws volume from entertainment, healthcare, and retail corporate offices, and San Diego is driven by its biotech industry and large defense contractors requiring ongoing compliance and technical training programs.

How can I get hired as a training and development in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an HR coordinator or training assistant role, which many large California employers use as a feeder into full training and development positions. Kaiser Permanente, the University of California system, and major California county governments run structured HR rotational or associate programs that welcome candidates without direct experience. Building a portfolio of sample e-learning modules or facilitation guides using tools like Articulate or Canva, and pairing that with a SHRM-CP or ATD certificate, gives entry-level candidates a measurable edge in California applications.

Where can I find and apply to training and development jobs in California?

You can find and apply to training and development jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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