This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering an array of short duration courses and seminars for management and professional development. Training for career development may be provided directly to individuals or through employers' training programs; and courses may be customized or modified to meet the special needs of customers. Instruction may be provided in diverse settings, such as the establishment or client's training facilities, educational institutions, the workplace, or the home, and through correspondence, television, Internet, or other means.

Areas include management development, professional development, and quality assurance training.