What is a learning consultant and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
4 min read
Quoted Experts
Robin Cormier,
Maria Salazar Ph.D.

A Learning Consultant may be employed by companies and educational institutions to aid in the learning process and act as the linking element between the organization, the material, and the students, whoever they may be.

Learning Consultants are meant to examine and analyze the current learning process and advise on how to move forward and how and where to improve. This includes observing and working with students and educators or going over the material itself. They might suggest different educational techniques and tools, different materials, and general experimentation with the whole process. They also help educators deal with different subjects and different students.

Due to the nature of their work, these Consultants will need to have a Master's or a Ph.D. in Education or a similarly applicable discipline. They will need to keep up with the latest developments, tools, and research in their field, and they may need certification or registration, the latter usually with the American Institute of Certified Educational Planners. On average, the Learning Consultant earns $34.68 an hour.

What general advice would you give to a Learning Consultant?

Robin Cormier

Assistant Professor, Montana State University - Billings

While college graduates begin to launch their careers, they also face uncertainty about job opportunities. This can be a daunting time in their life. First and foremost, they should be proud of their achievements. There are many steps they can take to prepare for a future career, such as developing a network and building a strong resume. However, in my opinion, the most important advice I would offer new graduates is to pursue their passion. When you are passionate about your career, your life is more fulfilling, and you are more determined to achieve success. Passion shows through how you communicate, develop working relationships, and your level of career investment.
ScoreLearning ConsultantUS Average
Salary
6.2

Avg. Salary $79,585

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability Level
5.5

Growth Rate 8%

Growth Rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.51%

Asian 6.46%

Black or African American 10.35%

Hispanic or Latino 14.93%

Unknown 6.55%

White 61.20%

Gender

female 61.76%

male 38.24%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44
Stress Level
5.5

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity Level
8.0

Complexity Level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work Life Balance
6.0

Work Life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Learning Consultant career paths

Key steps to become a learning consultant

  1. Explore learning consultant education requirements

    Most common learning consultant degrees

    Bachelor's

    69.0 %

    Master's

    20.5 %

    Associate

    5.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific learning consultant skills

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    Percentages
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    Instructional Design7.20%
    Project Management6.69%
    Customer Service6.27%
    Learning Solutions5.38%
    HR4.04%
  3. Complete relevant learning consultant training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New learning consultants learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a learning consultant based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real learning consultant resumes.
  4. Research learning consultant duties and responsibilities

    • Manage intranet sites, using Dreamweaver, for accessing e-Learning courses.
    • Lead experiential learning in supervisory skills, conflict management, leadership, team building and organization process effectiveness.
    • Collaborate with SMEs to develop training material that meets the needs of the organization.
    • Analyze needs, design, develop and deliver courses using ADDIE and ISD processes.
  5. Prepare your learning consultant resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your learning consultant resume.

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  6. Apply for learning consultant jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a learning consultant job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average learning consultant salary

The average Learning Consultant salary in the United States is $79,585 per year or $38 per hour. Learning consultant salaries range between $64,000 and $97,000 per year.

Average Learning Consultant Salary
$79,585 Yearly
$38.26 hourly

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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2020
Cons

It needs more patience to apply the true solution and satisfy your client


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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2020
Pros

First of all, i'll say that i like the routine. I have had amazing health benefits because of waking up early and go to school because i live quite far. In the school, i like the working mechanism and how everyone is committed and dedicated for the job. The most important thing i like is that how i am able to make my place in the room of young, enthusiast children who see me as their mentor. I love being the change maker and i's always love to be a professional learning specialist because this is what angels would do.

Cons

I do not like if any of my students is getting punished by any senior colleague or even his or her parents. I believe the change might occur if we just listen to the concerns of the young lot.


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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2020
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Sharing your experience for the benefit of others. Making the learners feel enriched with their take always from your session. Are able to execute and apply their learnings, successfully.


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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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