instruktor

Instruktor is a person who teaches or trains others in a particular field. The term is used in several languages, including Polish, German, Czech, and Norwegian, and generally corresponds to the English word "instructor" or "trainer." It derives from Latin instruere, meaning to arrange, equip, or teach.

Typical duties depend on the domain but commonly include planning curricula or training programs, delivering instruction, supervising practice, giving feedback, and ensuring safety. In many contexts an instruktor acts as a coach or mentor, focusing on skill development and practical application rather than scholarly research.

Qualifications for an instruktor vary by field. Some domains require formal certifications, licenses, or training credentials (for example driving instructors, flight instructors, scuba instructors), while others rely on demonstrated expertise and experience. Core responsibilities usually involve assessing learners, tailoring instruction to needs, maintaining records, and staying current with safety standards and best practices.

In language use, the word has cognates across many European languages, with orthographic variants such as Instruktor, instruktor, or instruktør depending on the language. The English equivalent is instructor; related terms include teacher, coach, and trainer.