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Training and Development Managers

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

$125,040
Median Pay
4-6 years
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Score 4/6: growing job demand means AI will assist but humans remain essential

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AI Exposure
Medium+1

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Job Growth
Growing+2

+6% projected (2024-2034)

Human Advantage
Moderate+1

EPOCH score: 14/25

Total Score4/6
Methodology: v2.0 - GPTs are GPTs / BLS / EPOCH Additive ScoringUpdated: 2026-01-09
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Key Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Train instructors and supervisors in techniques and skills for training and dealing with employees.
  • Develop and organize training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
  • Prepare training budget for department or organization.
  • Develop testing and evaluation procedures.
  • Conduct or arrange for ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

Bachelor's degree

Time to Job Ready

4-6 years

Based on Job Zone 4. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

Learning management systems (LMS)Microsoft OfficeE-learning authoring toolsVideo conferencingHRIS systemsTraining analytics

Key Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionFluency of IdeasDeductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityOriginalityProblem Sensitivity

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Compensation Details

$73,410
10th Percentile
$125,040
Median
$220,060
90th Percentile

Based on 41,540 employed workers

Also Known As

Apprenticeship ConsultantDevelopment AssociateDevelopment CoordinatorDevelopment DirectorE-Learning Manager (Electronic Learning Manager)Education and Development ManagerEducation and Training ManagerEmployee Development DirectorEmployee Development ManagerHR Trainer (Human Resources Trainer)

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 11-3131.00