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How a career/technical education teacher (postsecondary) can use AI, task by task

O*NET 25-1194.00: Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondaryMedian pay $63,820/year (BLS, May 2025)20 tasksJob Zone 3: Medium preparation

Teach vocational courses intended to provide occupational training below the baccalaureate level in subjects such as construction, mechanics/repair, manufacturing, transportation, or cosmetology, primarily to students who have graduated from or left high school. Teaching takes place in public or private schools whose primary business is academic or vocational education.

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Where AI fits in this job

AI-ready 23%AI-assist 58%Stays human 20%

Share of the job's tasks, weighted by how important and how frequent each task is (O*NET ratings). 6 AI-ready, 10 AI-assist and 4 human-led tasks out of 20. This measures where AI can help, not whether the job will disappear.

Information & paperwork
Thinking & planning
People & communication
Leading & teaching
Hands-on & physical

Shape of the job: importance of each kind of work activity (O*NET, 1 to 5).

🔒 Many of these tasks involve people's information. Remove names and identifying details before using AI, or use only a tool your employer has approved.

AI can draft these 6

AI produces a usable first pass. You review it, fix it and own it.

Prepare reports and maintain records, such as student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity details.

Weekly

AI writes the first draft from your notes; you check every fact.

Show prompt & steps

Give AI your rough notes, numbers or last version and it will turn them into a clean, well-structured first draft. You check every fact and figure before it goes anywhere.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a career/technical education teacher (postsecondary). Part of my job is to prepare reports and maintain records, such as student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity details.

Context: We use Medical condition coding software and Medical procedure coding software.
Report: [required report type]
Data: [paste, anonymized]

Draft the report. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

10-minute exercise: Student or instruction report

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you prepare reports (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Report] and [Data] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every fact, name and number against your source before it goes anywhere.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Importance 4.3/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.. Also involves: Maintain student records..

Develop curricula and plan course content and methods of instruction.

Monthly

AI drafts lesson plans, quizzes and practice scenarios.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 39% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft lesson plans, training outlines, quizzes and practice scenarios in minutes. You shape them around your learners and your standards.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a career/technical education teacher (postsecondary). Part of my job is to develop curricula and plan course content and methods of instruction.

Context: We use Course management system software and Learning management system LMS; the work draws on education and training, mechanical and engineering and technology.
Learners: [age, level]
Topic and time: [subject, sessions]

Plan activities with objectives, materials, timing and differentiation. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: Plan a unit or activity

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you develop curricula and plan course content and methods.
Step 2Fill in [Learners] and [Topic and time] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Teach one activity and note what worked.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.3/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Plan educational activities..

Prepare outlines of instructional programs and training schedules and establish course goals.

Monthly

AI drafts lesson plans, quizzes and practice scenarios.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 47% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft lesson plans, training outlines, quizzes and practice scenarios in minutes. You shape them around your learners and your standards.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a career/technical education teacher (postsecondary). Part of my job is to prepare outlines of instructional programs and training schedules and establish course goals.

Context: We use Learning management system LMS and Blackboard Learn; the work draws on education and training, mechanical and engineering and technology.
Course or unit: [subject, level]
What learners should be able to do: [rough goals]

Write measurable learning objectives using clear verbs, and an assessment idea for each. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: Write learning objectives

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you prepare outlines of instructional programs and training schedules.
Step 2Fill in [Course or unit] and your rough goals in [What learners should be able to do].
Step 3Share them with learners at the start of the unit.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Develop instructional objectives..

Develop teaching aids, such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials.

Monthly

AI turns complex material into plain-language handouts.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 65% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI is great at turning complicated material into plain-language guides, handouts, FAQs and how-tos for a specific audience. You check it's accurate.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a career/technical education teacher (postsecondary). Part of my job is to develop teaching aids, such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials.

Context: We use Learning management system LMS and Blackboard Learn; the work draws on education and training, mechanical and engineering and technology.
Course: [subject, level]
Platform: [LMS, website]

Plan a module structure, multimedia pieces and accessibility checks. Use plain language, one everyday analogy, and the questions people are most likely to ask with short answers.

10-minute exercise: Online course materials

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you develop teaching aids.
Step 2Fill in [Course] and [Platform] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check accessibility (captions, alt text) before publishing.

Rules, prices and policies change. Make sure AI is working from your current official version.

Importance 3.9/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Create technology-based learning materials..

Review enrollment applications and correspond with applicants to obtain additional information.

Monthly

AI handles forms, records and routine paperwork for you to verify.

Show prompt & steps

Forms, records, data entry, scheduling and routine paperwork are where AI saves the most time. It drafts, sorts, extracts and reformats while you verify.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a career/technical education teacher (postsecondary). Part of my job is to review enrollment applications and correspond with applicants to obtain additional information.

Context: We use Medical condition coding software and Medical procedure coding software.
Process: [recruitment, registration, placement]
Steps: [describe]

Organize a checklist and student-facing instructions. Point out anything missing or inconsistent and suggest a template I can reuse.

10-minute exercise: Enrollment process

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you review enrollment applications. Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Process] and [Steps] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Save the template and use it on the next one. Time both.

Personal, financial and health data shouldn't go into AI tools unless your employer has approved one for it.

Importance 3.6/5 · O*NET work activity: Perform student enrollment or registration activities..

Arrange for lectures by experts in designated fields.

A few times a year

AI drafts the plan, schedule or checklist for you to adjust.

Show prompt & steps

Describe the goal, the people and the constraints, and AI drafts the plan, schedule or checklist. You adjust it to what you know about real life on the ground.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a career/technical education teacher (postsecondary). Part of my job is to arrange for lectures by experts in designated fields.

Context: We use Google Classroom and Microsoft Excel; the work draws on education and training, mechanical and engineering and technology.
Program: [courses, guest lectures]
Constraints: [rooms, learner availability]

Draft a schedule maximizing attendance. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

10-minute exercise: Course scheduling

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you arrange for lectures.
Step 2Fill in [Program] and [Constraints] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Cross out anything that won't work on the ground and ask AI to revise with your corrections.

AI doesn't know your people, your site or your history. Treat its plan as a starting point to react to.

Importance 3.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Schedule instructional activities..

AI can help you prep these 10

AI speeds up the prep, drafting or thinking. The core of the task is still yours.

Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids, such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.

Daily

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 24% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a career/technical education teacher (postsecondary). Part of my job is to present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids, such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.

Context: We use Learning management system LMS and Blackboard Learn; the work draws on education and training, mechanical and engineering and technology.
Topic: [describe]
Learners: [describe]

Plan a lesson mixing lecture, demonstration, practice and discussion. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: Mix of teaching methods

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you present lectures (today). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Topic] and [Learners] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Swap one AI example for a real story from your own work. Real stories are what people remember.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Apply multiple teaching methods..

Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.

Daily

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a career/technical education teacher (postsecondary). Part of my job is to observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.

Context: We use Learning management system LMS and Blackboard Learn; the work draws on education and training, mechanical and engineering and technology.
Assignment: [paste the prompt and rubric]
Sample work: [paste one anonymized submission]

Apply the rubric to the sample with reasons for each score and draft feedback. Then suggest a comment bank for common issues.

10-minute exercise: Grade faster and fairer

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress (today). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Paste the [Assignment] rubric and one anonymized piece into [Sample work].
Step 3Compare its scores with yours. Keep the comment bank, keep the grading yours.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Evaluate student work.. Also involves: Monitor student performance..

Provide individualized instruction and tutorial or remedial instruction.

Daily

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 21% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a career/technical education teacher (postsecondary). Part of my job is to provide individualized instruction and tutorial or remedial instruction.

Context: We use Learning management system LMS and Blackboard Learn; the work draws on education and training, mechanical and engineering and technology.
Student need: [topic, exam, performance]
Time: [minutes]

Plan a diagnostic question, targeted practice and a confidence check. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: Tutoring session

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you provide individualized instruction and tutorial or remedial instruction (today).
Step 2Fill in [Student need] and [Time] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3End with one thing the student can do on their own.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.3/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Tutor students who need extra assistance..

Determine training needs of students or workers.

Daily

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 47% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a career/technical education teacher (postsecondary). Part of my job is to determine training needs of students or workers.

Context: We use Learning management system LMS and Blackboard Learn; the work draws on education and training, mechanical and engineering and technology.
Learners: [class, patients, trainees]
Evidence: [paste test results, observations, notes, anonymized]

Identify learning needs by topic and learner group, suggest supports, and a plan to check progress.

10-minute exercise: Learning needs assessment

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you determine training needs of students or workers (today). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Learners] and [Evidence] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Pick one need and plan a short lesson for it.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.2/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Assess educational needs of students..

Integrate academic and vocational curricula so that students can obtain a variety of skills.

Weekly

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a career/technical education teacher (postsecondary). Part of my job is to integrate academic and vocational curricula so that students can obtain a variety of skills.

Context: We use Learning management system LMS and Blackboard Learn; the work draws on education and training, mechanical and engineering and technology.
Trade skill: [describe]
Learners: [level]

Plan a lesson combining theory, demonstration and supervised practice, with a safety briefing. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: Vocational lesson

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you integrate academic and vocational curricula (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Trade skill] and [Learners] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every learner can do it safely before moving on.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Teach vocational courses..

Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.

Weekly

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a career/technical education teacher (postsecondary). Part of my job is to administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.

Context: We use Learning management system LMS and Blackboard Learn; the work draws on education and training, mechanical and engineering and technology.
Course and unit: [subject, level]
Outcomes to test: [what learners should know or do]

Draft a short assessment: mixed question types, an answer key, a marking rubric, and how results map to outcomes.

10-minute exercise: Assessment design

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you administer oral, written and performance tests (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Course and unit] and [Outcomes to test] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every answer in the key and cut any question you wouldn't ask.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.3/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress..

Select and assemble books, materials, supplies, and equipment for training, courses, or projects.

Weekly

AI gets you up to speed; confirm findings with records or people.

Show prompt & steps

AI can get you up to speed fast and suggest where to look, but you need to confirm findings against real sources, records or people.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a career/technical education teacher (postsecondary). Part of my job is to select and assemble books, materials, supplies, and equipment for training, courses, or projects.

Context: We use DOC Cop and iParadigms Turnitin; the work draws on education and training, mechanical and engineering and technology.
Course: [subject, level]
Needs: [textbook, lab equipment, budget, accessibility]

Suggest criteria and candidate materials to evaluate. I'll verify every title exists. Give sources I can check and say clearly when you're unsure.

10-minute exercise: Choose course materials

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you select and assemble books, materials and supplies (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Course] and [Needs] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Open two of the sources it gives and confirm the key claim before you use it.

AI can invent sources and citations. Open every link and confirm it says what the AI claims.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Select educational materials or equipment.. Also involves: Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products..

Conduct on-the-job training classes or training sessions to teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, or methods of designated subjects.

Weekly

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a career/technical education teacher (postsecondary). Part of my job is to conduct on-the-job training classes or training sessions to teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, or methods of designated subjects.

Context: We use Learning management system LMS and Blackboard Learn; the work draws on education and training, mechanical and engineering and technology.
Trade skill: [describe]
Learners: [level]

Plan a lesson combining theory, demonstration and supervised practice, with a safety briefing. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: Vocational lesson

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you conduct on-the-job training classes or training sessions (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Trade skill] and [Learners] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every learner can do it safely before moving on.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Teach vocational courses..

Acquire, maintain, and repair laboratory equipment and tools.

Weekly

AI preps the paperwork; approving and paying stay with you.

Show prompt & steps

AI can prep the paperwork, extract details from documents and make checklists. Approving, paying and verifying stay with you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a career/technical education teacher (postsecondary). Part of my job is to acquire, maintain, and repair laboratory equipment and tools.

Context: We use Medical condition coding software and Medical procedure coding software.
Materials: [parts, supplies]
Data: [paste counts]

Organize inventory with reorder flags. Point out anything missing or inconsistent and suggest a template I can reuse.

10-minute exercise: Materials inventory

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you acquire, maintain, and repair laboratory equipment and tools (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Materials] and [Data] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Save the template and use it on the next one. Time both.

Personal, financial and health data shouldn't go into AI tools unless your employer has approved one for it.

Importance 4.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products..

Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field, and integrate relevant information into training programs.

A few times a year

AI explains and quizzes you; confirm against official sources.

Show prompt & steps

AI can explain new developments and quiz you. Confirm what you learn against official sources.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a career/technical education teacher (postsecondary). Part of my job is to participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field, and integrate relevant information into training programs.

Context: The work draws on education and training, mechanical and engineering and technology.
Event: [training, conference, professional meeting]
What I want from it: [skills, contacts, answers]

Prepare a primer on the main topics, 5 questions to ask, and a one-page template for notes and actions.

10-minute exercise: Make a meeting or training count

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you participate in conferences and seminars.
Step 2Fill in [Event] and [What I want from it] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Turn one action into something you do the following week.

AI's knowledge has a cutoff date. For new regulations and standards, always confirm against the official source.

Importance 3.9/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge..

These stay human 4

They need your hands, your presence or your accountable judgment. Lean into them: they get more valuable as routine work is automated.

📏 Measured in this job (O*NET work context): Contact with others: constant contact with others · Face-to-face discussions: once a week or more but not every day · Physical closeness to others: moderately close (at arm's length) · Dealing with the public: very important

Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.

Daily

Leading people runs on trust. AI can prep the paperwork around it.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can prep the paperwork around leading: meeting agendas, feedback drafts, rotas, briefings and difficult-conversation rehearsals.

Prep prompt

I work as a career/technical education teacher (postsecondary). Part of my job is to supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.

Context: The work draws on education and training, mechanical and engineering and technology.
Situation: [grades, misconduct, attendance, no names]
Goal: [support or discipline outcome]

Help me plan the conversation, the support options, and how to document it. Give me the key message in 2 sentences, how people might react, and how to respond to each.

10-minute exercise: Student performance follow-up

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment (today). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Situation] and [Goal] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Use the plan and record the outcome.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Monitor student performance..

Supervise independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work, or other training.

Daily

Leading people runs on trust. AI can prep the paperwork around it.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can prep the paperwork around leading: meeting agendas, feedback drafts, rotas, briefings and difficult-conversation rehearsals.

Prep prompt

I work as a career/technical education teacher (postsecondary). Part of my job is to supervise independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work, or other training.

Context: The work draws on education and training, mechanical and engineering and technology.
Lab: [teaching, food science]
People: [students, technicians]

Plan safety briefing, checkpoints and feedback. Give me the key message in 2 sentences, how people might react, and how to respond to each.

10-minute exercise: Supervising lab work

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you supervise independent or group projects, field placements and laboratory (today).
Step 2Fill in [Lab] and [People] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Afterward, note one thing people responded to and one thing you'd change.

Importance 4.2/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Supervise laboratory work.. Also involves: Supervise student research or internship work..

Advise students on course selection, career decisions, and other academic and vocational concerns.

Weekly

Human connection. Use AI only before and after, to prepare.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: Use AI before and after, not during. Prepare talking points, practise a hard conversation, or turn your notes into a follow-up.

Prep prompt

I work as a career/technical education teacher (postsecondary). Part of my job is to advise students on course selection, career decisions, and other academic and vocational concerns.

Context: The work draws on education and training, mechanical and engineering and technology.
Who: [student, mentee; no names]
Topic: [courses, career, research]

Prepare questions to understand their goals, options to discuss, and next steps. Then play the student.

10-minute exercise: Advising session

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you advise students (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Who] and [Topic] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3End with one concrete next step they own.

📊 People already use AI around this task (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026). The task itself stays human-led.

Importance 3.9/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Advise students on academic or career matters..

Serve on faculty and school committees concerned with budgeting, curriculum revision, and course and diploma requirements.

A few times a year

Leading people runs on trust. AI can prep the paperwork around it.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can prep the paperwork around leading: meeting agendas, feedback drafts, rotas, briefings and difficult-conversation rehearsals.

Prep prompt

I work as a career/technical education teacher (postsecondary). Part of my job is to serve on faculty and school committees concerned with budgeting, curriculum revision, and course and diploma requirements.

Context: The work draws on education and training, mechanical and engineering and technology.
Committee: [board, department, governing body]
Agenda item: [describe]
My view: [what I'll argue for]

Prepare my position in 2 sentences, the strongest counter-arguments, questions to ask, and what I'll vote or decide based on.

10-minute exercise: Committee meeting prep

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you serve on faculty and school committees.
Step 2Fill in [Committee], [Agenda item] and [My view] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Read the papers yourself before the meeting.

Importance 3.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Serve on institutional or departmental committees..

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Skills to build

From O*NET's ratings of how important each skill is in this job, matched to which part of the work it supports.

Stays human Deepen these

They power the human-led work, which is the part of the job AI can't take over.

  • Persuasionimportance 3.0/5
    Used in: Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Negotiationimportance 3.0/5
    Used in: Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Time Managementimportance 3.0/5
    Used in: Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Systems Analysisimportance 2.8/5
    Used in: Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

With AI Use these to work with AI

When AI does the first draft, these are the skills you use to brief it and check what comes back.

  • Reading Comprehensionimportance 3.9/5
    Used in: Training and Teaching Others
  • Monitoringimportance 3.6/5
    Used in: Training and Teaching Others
  • Critical Thinkingimportance 3.8/5
    Used in: Training and Teaching Others
  • Writingimportance 3.6/5
    Used in: Training and Teaching Others

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Getting into this job

Associate's degree is most common (42% of workers)

  • High school or less 2%
  • Certificate or some college 23%
  • Associate's 42%
  • Bachelor's 20%
  • Graduate degree 12%
  • On-the-job training: 3–6 months
  • Related experience: 4–6 years
  • Professional certification: important (4.3/5)

What workers in this job report, from O*NET surveys (typical values).

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