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Training and Development Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.

Median salary

$127,090

Typical range

$76k – $220k

Job outlook

+6% (faster than average)

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Education

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree

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Typical progression

  1. Training and Development Managers Intern

    Internship

    $37,905

    ~4 mos to advance

  2. Junior Training and Development Managers

    Entry / Junior

    $75,810

    ~2 yrs to advance

  3. Training and Development Managers

    Established

    $127,090

    ~3 yrs to advance

  4. Senior Training and Development Managers

    Senior

    $173,540

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Key skills

A typical day

  • Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
  • Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
  • Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
  • Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors.
  • Conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job training for new hires.

Fields of study

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