r/training
This subreddit is dedicated to learning professionals. People who are involved in education in the corporate world as opposed to academia…
How to think about r/training
The community focuses on professionals involved in corporate training and adult learning, including trainers, instructional designers, and e-learning specialists. It serves as a platform for sharing best practices, resources, and insights specific to the corporate education sector. The strict moderation against fitness-related content distinguishes it from other training-focused groups, ensuring discussions remain relevant to professional development and instructional methodologies.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Members typically include corporate trainers, instructional designers, and e-learning professionals, often with a background in education or human resources. The community attracts individuals who are eager to enhance their skills and share knowledge about adult learning techniques. The vibe is collaborative and professional, with a focus on practical advice and innovative training solutions.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes case studies, instructional strategies, and discussions about new training technologies. Members appreciate detailed, well-researched posts that offer actionable insights. Posts that stray into fitness or unrelated topics are quickly downvoted or removed, maintaining a focused dialogue. The community encourages regular contributions, with active discussions often occurring around trending topics in corporate training.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as overt self-promotion is generally unwelcome. Instead, they can engage by sharing valuable resources, insights, or tools that genuinely benefit the members. Thought leadership articles, case studies, and participation in discussions can help build credibility. Brands should avoid hard-selling tactics and instead focus on fostering relationships through meaningful contributions to the community's discussions.
Top keywords
What r/training talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/utdiscant
- u/Jasong222
- u/Ethantp
- u/ishan_needs_answers
- u/2pal34u
- u/CapptainCcino
- u/Jealous_Sink_9009
- u/Be-Wise-
- u/yankeecandlebro
- u/quasimanda
- u/ayat0315
- u/HandspeedJones
- u/winfrajos
- u/deXander27
- u/australianriptide
- u/DadBodThaGod
- u/oh_man_pizza
- u/LoganTheWyrmLord
- u/mugglewayne
- u/dueduedue_itnow
- u/PeteJonn
- u/GerundDMC
- u/elalph
- u/MDLearning
- u/amriteshallied
- u/smbale
- u/ishwor2020
By votes
- u/Jasong222
- u/utdiscant
- u/Ethantp
- u/ishan_needs_answers
- u/2pal34u
- u/CapptainCcino
- u/Jealous_Sink_9009
- u/Be-Wise-
- u/yankeecandlebro
- u/quasimanda
- u/ayat0315
- u/HandspeedJones
- u/winfrajos
- u/deXander27
- u/australianriptide
- u/oh_man_pizza
- u/mugglewayne
- u/dueduedue_itnow
- u/PeteJonn
- u/DadBodThaGod
- u/LoganTheWyrmLord
- u/GerundDMC
- u/elalph
- u/MDLearning
- u/amriteshallied
- u/smbale
- u/ishwor2020
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/waterydesert
- u/Beeb294
- u/rednail64
- u/tophermeyer
- u/down2biz
- u/Selipnir
- u/87ihateyourtoes_
- u/HungGarRaven
- u/Ronoh
- u/SawgrassSteve
- u/aFaustianbargain
- u/Ethantp
- u/dsjunior1388
- u/TrainerNaGamer
- u/Sweatsock_Pimp
- u/XeniaGaze
- u/mlassoff
- u/Left0602
- u/winter83
- u/knightmare9zulu
- u/Ivycolon
- u/Cypher_Shadow
- u/mrverbeck
- u/dcaspy7
- u/All_in_your_mind
- u/xQQ2520
- u/Iliketogrowstuf
- u/Jodingers
- u/Girl_in_the_Mirror
- u/popop213
- u/MaleficentTea4146
- u/cool_side_of_pillow
- u/efh0002
- u/Fatslabtrapstacks
- u/PitchforkJoe
- u/ed40carter
- u/mugglewayne
- u/Jasong222
- u/androo303
- u/ajaybjay
- u/yourstrulylucas
- u/LoganTheWyrmLord
- u/Gloomy_Delay_3410
- u/Cruel_Irony_Is_Life
- u/DisShitIsWak
- u/derganove
By votes
- u/Beeb294
- u/down2biz
- u/waterydesert
- u/tophermeyer
- u/dsjunior1388
- u/Cypher_Shadow
- u/rednail64
- u/HungGarRaven
- u/efh0002
- u/Fatslabtrapstacks
- u/aFaustianbargain
- u/Selipnir
- u/TrainerNaGamer
- u/87ihateyourtoes_
- u/Ronoh
- u/androo303
- u/Sweatsock_Pimp
- u/XeniaGaze
- u/mlassoff
- u/Left0602
- u/mrverbeck
- u/All_in_your_mind
- u/Iliketogrowstuf
- u/Jodingers
- u/Girl_in_the_Mirror
- u/PitchforkJoe
- u/mugglewayne
- u/Jasong222
- u/yourstrulylucas
- u/LoganTheWyrmLord
- u/SawgrassSteve
- u/winter83
- u/knightmare9zulu
- u/derganove
- u/Ethantp
- u/Ivycolon
- u/dcaspy7
- u/xQQ2520
- u/popop213
- u/MaleficentTea4146
- u/cool_side_of_pillow
- u/ed40carter
- u/ajaybjay
- u/Gloomy_Delay_3410
- u/Cruel_Irony_Is_Life
- u/DisShitIsWak
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FAQ
r/training — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/training have?
r/training has approximately 12,340 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/training created?
r/training was created on August 26, 2009 (17 years ago).
What is r/training about?
The community focuses on professionals involved in corporate training and adult learning, including trainers, instructional designers, and e-learning specialists. It serves as a platform for sharing best practices, resources, and insights specific to the corporate education sector. The strict moderation against fitness-related content distinguishes it from other training-foc…
What subreddits are similar to r/training?
Communities similar to r/training include r/elearning, r/instructionaldesign.
Who are the most active posters on r/training?
The most frequent posters on r/training include u/utdiscant, u/Jasong222, u/Ethantp.
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