Associate Technical Trainer, Data Centers

CBRE; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE seeks an Associate Technical Trainer in Data Centers to design, develop, and roll out high‑level training programs. You will partner with business units to identify needs and deliver solutions across resources, content, and platform operations.

Role focuses on training design, evaluation, governance compliance, and staying current with learning trends and best practices to support CBRE’s organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to analyze solutions using technical judgment and precedents.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products and financial calculations.
• Experience with Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD) and ADDIE methodology.
• Experience with Adobe Captivate and PeopleSoft is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and administer training programs in three areas: resources, content, and platform operations.
• Develop evaluation tools for learning platform offerings.
• Identify learning needs and propose solutions for CBRE.
• Suggest delivery methods to optimize knowledge transfer.
• Collaborate with SMEs to develop content and update curriculums.
• Manage communications and marketing for new courses and updates.
• Audit training programs to ensure governance compliance.
• Review metrics to evaluate learning effectiveness and drive goals.
• Stay current on learning trends and best practices.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Advanced math

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD)

Adobe Captivate

PeopleSoft

Excel

Job description

About the Role: As a CBRE Associate Technical Trainer in Data Centers, you will be responsible for partnering with business units or Lines of Business to identify learning needs and to provide appropriate solutions by designing, developing, and rolling out a variety of high-level programs. This job is a part of the Talent, Learning & Development functional area which focuses on developing, implementing, and evaluating employee development plans and programs to support organizational needs. This role can be located in either Westerville, OH or Indianapolis, IN.

What You'll Do:

• Create and administer training programs in three key areas: Learning Resources, Content and Curriculum Development, and Learning Platform Operations.
• Create evaluation and measurement tools for platform offerings.
• Identify needs and recommend smart solutions that meet CBRE learning demands. Facilitate these updates when needed.
• When needed, suggest, and implement solutions and delivery methods to optimize knowledge transfer.
• Partner with subject matter experts to develop content and update training materials, programs, and curriculums.
• Approve and manage communication and marketing plans for new courses and training updates.
• Assure through audits, evaluations, and reports, that all new content and learning programs are consistently administered in compliance with governance guidelines.
• Review training metrics and feedback to evaluate learning effectiveness that helps drive department goals.
• Remain up-to-date and savvy in learning industry trends, methodologies, and best practices and know how to put those into best practices.
• Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.
• Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. May convince to reach an agreement.
• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
• Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
• Intermediate skills with Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD) and the ADDIE method.
• Experience with Adobe, Captivate and PeopleSoft preferred.