Professional Development Opportunities Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Practice Architect, Retail/Consumer Packaged Goods, Google Cloud

Company: Google

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 14, 2025

You will orchestrate across contributing teams including solutions, services, partners, product engineering, marketing, and GTM stakeholder organizations in…

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Artificial Intelligence Tech Lead - Remote Work

Company: BairesDev

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 14, 2025

You'll establish and document best practices, transfer knowledge across teams, serve as a point of contact for upper management, and interact with key…

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Transporation Security Officer

Company: Department of Homeland Security - Transportation Security Administration

Location: Peoria, IL

Posted Jul 14, 2025

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Unarmed Security Officer #247

Company: Stark Security Inc

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 14, 2025

Make guests aware of rules that must be adhered to. Occasional – reaching, stooping, climbing, balancing, driving, bending, twisting, handling paperwork.

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Construction Crew Lead

Company: ALFF CONSTRUCTION LLC

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 14, 2025

Have own tools for routine tasks. Strong hands-on skills in at least two trades: HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, or carpentry.

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Senior Accountant/Bookkeeper

Company: STANLEY ZILBER & ASSOCIATES, PC

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 14, 2025

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant/Bookkeeper. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Construction Accounting…

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Psychiatrist

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: North Chicago, Illinois

Posted Jul 14, 2025

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Chef Sous

Company: The Metropolitan

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 14, 2025

Organize and help in the service of all activities concerning ala carte, employee meals and private dining rooms. 2-3 years as line cook.

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Residential Lead Painter / Project Manager

Company: Classet

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 14, 2025

5+ years of management experience in a residential painting, construction, or drywall field. We offer customers everything they need in a painting contractor,…

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Copywriter HYBRID — FULL-TIMECHICAGO

Company: Edelman

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 14, 2025

High-level concepting, tactical program ideation and copywriting for a wide range of brand experiences, social content and marketing deliverables that generate…

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Accountant

Company: Corporate Leadership Center, NFP

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 14, 2025

Assist with the annual audit, including preparing supporting information, answering questions and reviewing annual reports and Form 990.

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PRN Retail Pharmacist (Howard Brown CHC)

Company: Cardinal Health

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 14, 2025

Participates in supervision of technical staff. Immunization Certification or willing to become a certified immunizer within 90 days of hire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for Professional Development roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level Learning Specialists earn $50k–$70k, mid‑level L&D Managers command $80k–$110k, and senior L&D Directors receive $120k–$160k. Executive roles such as VP of Learning can exceed $200k, especially in large tech firms.
What skills and certifications are most valued in PD positions?
Key skills include proficiency with LMS platforms like Cornerstone, SAP Litmos, or Moodle; instructional design frameworks (ADDIE, SAM); microlearning authoring in Articulate 360 or Captivate; data‑analytics tools (Excel, Tableau, Power BI); and video production. Certifications such as ATD Associate, CPLP, CILIP, or Microsoft Certified: Learning Designer boost marketability.
Are Professional Development jobs available for remote work?
Yes. Instructional Designers, Learning Technologists, and Training Specialists frequently work remotely or in hybrid models. Corporate Trainers and Learning & Development Managers may require occasional on‑site presence for workshops or pilot programs.
What career progression paths exist within PD roles?
Typical advancement moves from Training Coordinator to Instructional Designer, then to L&D Manager, followed by Director of Learning, and finally VP of Learning or Chief Learning Officer. Each step adds responsibility for strategy, analytics, and budget oversight.
What industry trends are shaping the future of Professional Development?
AI‑driven adaptive learning, microlearning on mobile, learning analytics dashboards, gamification, and skill‑marketplace platforms are elevating PD. Companies are also prioritizing continuous learning cultures to close skill gaps in data science, cybersecurity, and cloud management.

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