What is a Training & Development Manager?

Training & Development Manager Job Description Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.

List of Training & Development Manager Job Duties

• Review and evaluate training and apprenticeship programs for compliance with government standards.
• Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors.
• Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job training for new hires.
• 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.

Things a Training & Development Manager Should Know How to Do

These are the skills Training and Development Managers say are the most useful in their careers:

Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Types of Training and Development Managers

• Apprenticeship Training Representative
• Training Development Director
• Learning Director
• Training Director
• Apprenticeship Consultant

Is There Job Demand for Training and Development Managers?

There were about 34,500 jobs for Training and Development Managers in 2016 (in the United States).

New jobs are being produced at a rate of 10.3% which is lower than average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 3,600 new jobs for Training and Development Managers by 2026. There will be an estimated 3,500 positions for Training & Development Manager per year.

The states with the most job growth for Training and Development Managers are New York, California, and Tennessee.

Watch out if you plan on working in West Virginia, Vermont, or South Dakota. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

How Much Does a Training & Development Manager Make?

Training and Development Managers Make between $63,600 and $192,970 a year. The median salary is $111,340.

How much do Training and Development Managers make in each U.S. state?

Annual Mean Salary by State

State	Annual Mean Salary
New Jersey	$158,080
New York	$153,180
District of Columbia	$149,950
Washington	$144,400
Virginia	$139,480
Delaware	$137,430
Maryland	$134,290
Connecticut	$134,240
Rhode Island	$133,660
California	$132,910
Massachusetts	$129,810
Texas	$129,390
New Hampshire	$127,690
Pennsylvania	$123,920
Colorado	$122,310
North Carolina	$120,170
Illinois	$116,960
Minnesota	$116,940
Georgia	$113,690
Alabama	$113,400
Arkansas	$113,370
Missouri	$110,280
Ohio	$109,900
West Virginia	$109,270
Kansas	$106,680
Michigan	$105,930
Oregon	$105,370
Hawaii	$104,180
South Carolina	$103,810
North Dakota	$103,670
Arizona	$99,720
Maine	$99,700
Kentucky	$98,890
Wisconsin	$98,770
Nevada	$98,250
Alaska	$98,200
Tennessee	$97,980
Florida	$96,990
New Mexico	$95,930
Nebraska	$95,540
Utah	$94,410
Oklahoma	$91,800
Iowa	$90,730
Indiana	$90,100
Vermont	$89,050
Mississippi	$88,590
Louisiana	$83,270
Idaho	$79,750

Tools & Technologies Used by Training and Development Managers

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Training and Development Managers may use on a daily basis:

• Learn.Com LearnCenter Talent Management Suite
• Microsoft Outlook
• JavaScript
• Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
• Blackbaud The Raiser’s Edge
• Oracle PeopleSoft

Who Employs Training and Development Managers?

Similar Careers

Those who work as Training and Development Managers sometimes switch careers to one of these choices:

• Chief Executives
• Emergency Management Directors
• Management Analysts

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics

College Factual

O*NET Online

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