Training and Development Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
Also known as: Apprenticeship Consultant, Development Associate, Development Coordinator, Development Director, E-Learning Manager (Electronic Learning Manager), Education and Development Manager, Education and Training Manager, Employee Development Director, ...
Annual Salary
Median annual wage (May 2024)
Job Outlook
Projected growth, 2024–2034 (Faster than average)
What You'd Do
- Conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job training for new hires.
- Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
- Develop testing and evaluation procedures.
- Conduct or arrange for ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors.
- Develop and organize training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
- 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.
- Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
- Review and evaluate training and apprenticeship programs for compliance with government standards.
- Train instructors and supervisors in techniques and skills for training and dealing with employees.
- Prepare training budget for department or organization.
- Coordinate established courses with technical and professional courses provided by community schools, and designate training procedures.
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Knowledge Areas
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Salary data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024. Outlook data: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034.
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