Occupation · SOC 11-3131
Training and Development Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
Median wage
$127,090
$75,810–$219,990
Projected growth
+6.0%
Average growth
Annual openings
270
per year
Employed (US)
44,960
Job Zone 4
Typical preparation
Considerable preparation
Stackable credential programs
2,810 mapped
Core skills
Learning StrategiesSpeakingReading ComprehensionInstructingActive ListeningWritingSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringCoordinationCritical ThinkingActive LearningService OrientationPersuasionManagement of Financial ResourcesJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingTime ManagementManagement of Personnel ResourcesSystems EvaluationSystems AnalysisOperations AnalysisNegotiationMathematicsManagement of Material ResourcesQuality Control AnalysisTechnology DesignOperations MonitoringScienceProgrammingTroubleshootingRepairingOperation and ControlInstallationEquipment SelectionEquipment Maintenance
Knowledge areas
Education and TrainingEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementPersonnel and Human ResourcesCustomer and Personal ServiceCommunications and MediaPsychologyComputers and ElectronicsAdministrativeDesignSales and MarketingSociology and AnthropologyMathematicsEconomics and AccountingProduction and ProcessingTherapy and CounselingLaw and GovernmentTelecommunicationsPublic Safety and SecurityEngineering and TechnologyPhilosophy and TheologyForeign LanguageFine ArtsGeographyTransportationMedicine and DentistryMechanicalHistory and ArcheologyBuilding and ConstructionPhysicsFood ProductionChemistryBiology
Technology & tools
Adobe AcrobatAdobe ActionScriptAdobe CaptivateAdobe DreamweaverAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe PresenterAgileView Software SmartViewAlchemy Systems SISTEMApache CassandraArticulate Rapid E-Learning StudioBeeline Learning Management System LMSBlackbaud The Raiser's EdgeBlackboard softwareBlatant Media Absorb LMSBrainshark Rapid LearningCaliban Mindwear HyperGASPCisco WebexCobent Learning and Compliance Suite LCSCommon CurriculumComputer Generated Solutions Learning Management SystemCornerstone OnDemand Cornerstone LearningDazzlersoft DazzlerMaxEZ LCMSEedo Knowledgeware Eedo Force TenElearningForce JoomlaLMSEpic SystemsFlexTraining Total e-Learning SolutionFlying PopCornFreeze.com Ovation Studio ProFunEducation Outstart TrainerG-Cube Solutions Wizdom Web LMSGeoMetrix Data Systems Training PartnerHP TrimHunterStone THESISICS Learning Group Inquisiq EXIkonami AT-Learning ToolInspired eLearning iLMSIntelladon Enterprise Knowledge Platform EKPIntelligent Information Conversion Technologies MeritScholar
Representative tasks
Training and Teaching OthersCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesWorking with ComputersGetting InformationCoaching and Developing OthersEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsDeveloping and Building TeamsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkGuiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesDeveloping Objectives and StrategiesThinking CreativelyInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersDocumenting/Recording InformationProcessing InformationScheduling Work and ActivitiesAnalyzing Data or InformationIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsSelling or Influencing OthersEstimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or InformationCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationMonitoring and Controlling ResourcesStaffing Organizational UnitsPerforming Administrative ActivitiesAssisting and Caring for OthersInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesDrafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and EquipmentHandling and Moving ObjectsPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicControlling Machines and ProcessesRepairing and Maintaining Electronic EquipmentOperating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Competency framework
Skill expectations by proficiency level.
emerging
Training needs data — collect and compile under supervisor guidance using structured surveys and intake forms within a department or business unit.Existing training manuals and educational materials — review and flag outdated content for revision under the direction of a senior training manager.Orientation sessions for new hires — assist in facilitating and coordinating logistics within an HR or L&D department setting.Computer-based training software and presentation tools — operate and prepare basic course content under direct supervision in a corporate training environment.Instructor and participant feedback forms — distribute, gather, and summarize responses following scheduled training events.Training program schedules and calendars — organize and maintain using document management software within an established departmental workflow.Active listening and note-taking — apply during management interviews and needs-assessment meetings to capture key inputs for senior staff review.Training budget line items — track expenditures against approved allocations under the oversight of a department manager.On-the-job training arrangements for new employees — support coordination by liaising between supervisors and HR teams in a structured onboarding process.Multimedia visual aids and slide decks — draft and format using graphics and presentation software following templates provided by senior instructional staff.
developing
Training needs analyses — conduct using survey instruments, production data, and management interviews to identify skill gaps across assigned business units.Instructor performance — evaluate using established rubrics and observation protocols, providing written feedback and improvement recommendations to program leads.Classroom and blended training programs — design and deliver with reduced oversight, selecting appropriate methods such as workshops, demonstrations, or e-learning for the target audience.On-the-job training programs for new hires — independently arrange and monitor, adjusting pacing and content based on observed learner progress in operational settings.Training manuals and multimedia course materials — develop and revise using document management and computer-based training software, ensuring alignment with current job requirements.Supervisors and frontline instructors — train in foundational facilitation techniques and adult learning principles within a departmental coaching context.Department training budgets — prepare draft proposals and justify line items to management, incorporating cost estimates for vendors, materials, and technology.Video conferencing and web-based platforms — configure and manage to deliver virtual training sessions across geographically distributed teams.Training program effectiveness — assess by analyzing post-training performance metrics and participant evaluations, recommending iterative modifications to curriculum owners.Projected workforce changes and process updates — monitor and translate into revised training content in coordination with operations and HR business partners.
proficient
Comprehensive training needs assessments — lead autonomously by synthesizing survey data, management consultations, and performance analytics to drive enterprise-wide program development.Full training program lifecycle — manage from design through delivery and evaluation, applying classroom, on-the-job, conference, and e-learning modalities tailored to diverse workforce segments.Instructor and facilitation teams — evaluate performance systematically and provide targeted coaching, resulting in measurable improvements in delivery quality and learner outcomes.Complex, non-routine training challenges — resolve by applying critical thinking, inductive reasoning, and adult learning theory to develop innovative instructional solutions in dynamic organizational environments.Training budget for a full department or organization — prepare, defend, and manage, making independent trade-off decisions across vendor contracts, technology licenses, and internal staffing costs.Management and senior leadership — advise through structured consultations and data-driven presentations on emerging skill gaps, workforce readiness risks, and L&D investment priorities.Instructional content libraries — author and curate across multiple formats—manuals, video modules, and web-based courses—using authoring tools, CRM software, and database management systems.Orientation and onboarding programs — design and continuously improve at scale, coordinating across departments to ensure new hires reach productivity benchmarks efficiently.Training effectiveness evaluation frameworks — develop and implement using Kirkpatrick or comparable models, translating evaluation results into actionable program improvements across the organization.Cross-functional training coordination — lead by aligning L&D initiatives with projected production process changes, regulatory requirements, and strategic business objectives.
advanced
Organizational learning strategy — define and champion at the executive level, aligning training and development investments with multi-year workforce planning and business transformation goals.Enterprise-wide training needs assessment processes — architect and institutionalize, embedding systematic gap analysis into the organization's talent management and succession planning cycles.Training and development function — build, lead, and continuously evolve, establishing governance structures, quality standards, and performance metrics that guide the entire L&D department.Instructional leadership pipeline — develop by mentoring training managers and senior instructors, creating structured pathways for professional growth within the training organization.Organizational culture of continuous learning — cultivate by influencing senior leaders, modeling adaptive learning behaviors, and embedding development practices into performance management systems.Multi-million-dollar training budgets — oversee and optimize at the organizational scale, applying management of financial resources principles to maximize return on learning investment.Cutting-edge training technologies and methodologies — evaluate and sponsor adoption of, including AI-driven personalization, immersive simulations, and advanced LMS platforms, positioning the organization as an industry leader in workforce development.Complex organizational change initiatives — partner with C-suite and HR executives to design change-readiness and capability-building programs that sustain transformation across large, diverse workforces.Cross-industry and professional networks — represent the organization within, sharing thought leadership on best practices in training and development to elevate organizational reputation and attract top L&D talent.Enterprise training policy and standards — establish and govern, ensuring legal compliance, ethical practice, and equity in learning access across all levels and functions of the organization.
Also known as
39 alternate job titles map to this occupation.
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