To determine whether professionals in business, industry, health professions, agencies, and the military are receiving the training they need to work as instructional designers and trainers, a 54-item survey was prepared based on competencies perceived necessary by a group of university professors. Items ranged from basic demographic data to the skills required by the respondent's job. Of the 267 survey instruments mailed to professional personnel, 66 usable surveys were returned. Percentages of professionals who considered each item a priority are summarized in table form. A comparison of university curricula with the data indicates that many university curricula need to be examined and revised to meet the needs of professional trainers and instructional designers. Many of the identified gaps could be filled by including courses in areas dealing with human relationships and overseeing projects or programs. The survey is included, and responses are summarized in one lengthy table. (SLD)