Training and Development Managers

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

Also called: Education and Development Manager, L and D Director (Learning and Development Director), Learning Manager, Organizational Development Manager (OD Manager), Staff Development Director, Staff Training and Development Manager, Training and Development Coordinator (T and D Coordinator), Training and Development Director (T and D Director), Training Director, Training Manager, Apprenticeship Consultant, Development Associate, Development Coordinator, Development Director, E-Learning Manager (Electronic Learning Manager), Education and Training Manager, Employee Development Director, Employee Development Manager, HR Trainer (Human Resources Trainer), Knowledge Manager, L and D Program Manager (Learning and Development Program Manager), Labor Training Manager, Leadership Development Director, Learning Director, Learning Officer, Learning Specialist, Manpower Development Manager, Onboarding Manager, Safety And Training Manager, Sales Training Manager, Staff Development Coordinator, Technical Training Director, Training and Development Manager (T and D Manager), Training Coordinator, Training Development Director, Training Executive, Training Supervisor, Workforce Development Director, Workforce Development Program Director

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What the worker does

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.

Skills, machines and equipment

Learning Strategies
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Speaking
Instructing
Writing
Monitoring
Social Perceptiveness
Coordination
Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Persuasion

Education and training

Most frequently reported education in the O*NET survey: Bachelor's Degree (71.43% of responses). This is survey context, not a universal hiring requirement. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

O*NET Job Zone 4: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified. This is broad occupational preparation context; confirm the requirements for a specific employer or apprenticeship.

Apprenticeships

Ask an employer or registered apprenticeship sponsor about current programs, eligibility, training and pay. A career profile does not confirm that a program is available.

Salary reference

101,850–176,870 USD per year · United States · 2025. Source: BLS OEWS via O*NET · 25th–75th percentiles · SOC 11-3131.

Occupational-group wage references are not guaranteed pay for this specialty or an employer's offer.

Career advancement

Suggested development: build experience in safety leadership, staff development, budgeting, and continuous improvement before seeking responsibility for a larger department or plant.
Possible next steps include broader operations or multi-site leadership; vacancies, qualifications, and advancement are employer-specific, not guaranteed.

How Do I Get This Job?

Review the skills and responsibilities above.
Most frequently reported education in the O*NET survey: Bachelor's Degree (71.43% of responses). This is survey context, not a universal hiring requirement. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
O*NET Job Zone 4: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified. This is broad occupational preparation context; confirm the requirements for a specific employer or apprenticeship.
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Sources and limitations

O*NET® 31.0 Database, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, under CC BY 4.0. ShopFloor adapted occupational grouping, selected manufacturing-relevant occupations, and retained seven legacy guide titles. Specialties and alternative titles are grouped under O*NET occupations; these occupations can also occur outside manufacturing. Source: https://www.onetcenter.org/database.html. No wage, vacancy, certification, or video data is implied. ShopFloor advancement suggestions are general editorial guidance, not O*NET findings or guaranteed career progression. BLS wage ranges, when available, are national 25th–75th percentiles for the source occupational grouping, across industries; they are not local, apprentice, entry-level, or specialty-specific offers.

Training and Development Managers