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Training and Development Managers Summary
                        
            
                                                        
                                                                
                        
            
            
            
                            
                                                
                                                
                                                
                                                
            						
							
				                                                
                                            




            			Training and development managersTraining and development managers work with specialists to design curriculums.							
						Quick Facts:     Training and Development Managers2023     Median Pay
            						$125,040     per year
										$60.12     per hourTypical Entry-Level Education
                                    Bachelor's degreeWork Experience in a Related Occupation
                                    5 years or moreOn-the-job Training
                                    NoneNumber of Jobs, 2022
                                    41,300Job Outlook, 2022-32
                                    6% (Faster than average)Employment Change, 2022-32
                                    2,700What Training and Development Managers Do
                                                
                        
                        
Training and development managers plan, coordinate, and direct skills- and knowledge-enhancement programs for an organization’s staff.
            
                        Work Environment
                        
Training and development managers work in nearly every industry. They typically work full time, spending much of their day with people. Some work more than 40 hours per week.
            
                                                How to Become a Training and Development Manager
                                                
                        
Training and development managers typically need a bachelor’s or master’s degree and related work experience.
            
                        Pay
                        												                            																				    														The median annual wage for training and development managers was $125,040 in May 2023.									                                					
						
            
                        Job Outlook
                        						
												Employment							of training and development managers is projected to grow							 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.
						About 3,500 openings for training and development managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
            			
            			 Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
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 What Training and Development Managers Do 
            

			Training and development managersTraining and development managers teach training methods to specialists.			
Training and development managers plan, coordinate, and direct skills- and knowledge-enhancement programs for an organization’s staff.
Duties
Training and development managers typically do the following:
Oversee training and development staff
Assess employees’ needs for training
Align training with the organization’s goals
Create and manage training budgets
Develop and implement training programs
Review and select training materials from a variety of vendors
Update training programs to ensure that they are relevant
Teach training methods and skills to instructors and supervisors
Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and instructorsTraining and development managers oversee training programs, staff, and budgets. They are responsible for creating or selecting course content and materials for training programs. Training may be in the form of a video, self-guided instructional manual, or online application and delivered in person or through a computer or other hand-held electronic device. Training also may be collaborative, with employees informally connecting with experts, mentors, and colleagues, often through social media or other online medium. Managers must ensure that training methods, content, software, systems, and equipment are appropriate.
Training and development managers typically supervise a staff of training and development specialists, such as instructional designers, program developers, and instructors. Managers teach training methods to specialists who, in turn, instruct the organization’s employees—both new and experienced. Managers direct the daily activities of specialists and evaluate their effectiveness. Although training and development managers primarily oversee specialists and program operations, some also conduct training courses.
Training and development managers often confer with managers of other departments to identify training needs. They may work with top executives and financial managers to identify and match training priorities with overall business goals. They may also prepare training budgets and ensure that expenses stay within budget.
 Work Environment
			training and development managers imageTraining and development managers may meet with training vendors to choose training materials.			

	    
				
	
	
	
	
	
	
	    					 Training and development managers held about 41,300 jobs in 2022. The largest employers of training and development managers were as follows:
        Professional, scientific, and technical services
                13%Management of companies and enterprises
                13Educational services; state, local, and private
                12Finance and insurance
                10Healthcare and social assistance
                9Training and development managers typically work in offices. Some travel between a main office and regional offices or training facilities. They spend much of their time working with people and overseeing training activities.
Work Schedules
Most training and development managers work full time during regular business hours. Some work more than 40 hours per week.
 How to Become a Training and Development Manager

			Training and development managersMost candidates need a combination of education and related work experience to become a training and development manager.			
Candidates typically need a combination of education and related work experience to become a training and development manager. Although many positions require a bachelor’s degree, some jobs require a master’s degree.
Education
Many positions require training and development managers to have a bachelor’s degree, but some jobs require a master’s degree. Although training and development managers come from a variety of educational backgrounds, these workers commonly have a bachelor’s degree in business, communications, social science, or a related field.
Some employers prefer or require training and development managers to have a master’s degree with a concentration in training and development, human resources management, organizational development, or business administration (MBA).
Training and development managers may also benefit from studying instructional design, behavioral psychology, or educational psychology.
Work Experience in a Related Occupation
Related work experience is essential for training and development managers. Many positions require work experience in management, teaching, or training and development or another human resources field. For example, some training and development managers start out as training and development specialists. Some employers also prefer experience in the industry in which the company operates.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
Although it is not required for training and development managers, certification may show professional expertise. Some employers prefer to hire candidates who have certification, and some positions require it.
Many professional associations for human resources professionals offer classes to enhance the skills of their members. Some associations, including the Association for Talent Development and the International Society for Performance Improvement, specialize in training and development and offer certification programs. The Society for Human Resource Management offers general human resources certification.
Important Qualities
***Business skills.***Training and development managers must understand business operations in order to match training with business goals. They also need to be able to plan and adhere to budgets.
***Collaboration skills.*** Training and development managers need strong interpersonal skills for working with staff, trainees, subject matter experts, and organization leaders. They accomplish much of their work through teams.
***Communication skills.*** Training and development managers must clearly convey information to diverse audiences. They also must be able to effectively instruct their staff.
***Critical-thinking skills.*** Training and development managers use critical-thinking skills when assessing classes, materials, and programs. They must identify the training needs of an organization and make changes and improvements as required.
***Decision-making skills.*** Training and development managers must select or create the best training programs to meet the needs of an organization. For example, they must review available training methods and materials and choose those that best fit each program.
***Collaboration skills.*** Training and development managers need strong interpersonal skills because delivering training programs requires working in concert with staff, trainees, subject matter experts, and the organization’s leaders. They also accomplish much of their work through teams.
***Instructional skills.***Training and development managers need to understand the fundamentals of teaching and lesson planning. In addition to developing training, they may lead courses or seminars.
***Leadership skills.*** Managers are often in charge of a staff and programs. They must be able to organize, motivate, and instruct those working for them.
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                Training and Development ManagersMedian annual wages, May 2023Operations specialties managers$136,170  Training and development managers$125,040  Total, all occupations$48,060Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy.Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
 

	
	



		
	
	
	
The median annual wage for training and development managers was $125,040 in May 2023. 


The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $73,410, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $220,060.





		
	    					 In May 2023, the median annual wages for training and development managers in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:	
        Professional, scientific, and technical services
                $149,700Management of companies and enterprises
                133,640Finance and insurance
                127,160Healthcare and social assistance
                108,060Educational services; state, local, and private
                105,660Most training and development managers work full time during regular business hours. Some work more than 40 hours per week.
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                Training and Development ManagersPercent change in employment, projected 2022-32Operations specialties managers11%  Training and development managers6%  Total, all occupations3%Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy.Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program
            
            
			 
	
	
	

			Employment				of training and development managers is projected to grow				 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.
			
			About 3,500 openings for training and development managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
			
			 Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
			Employment
	
			
In many occupations, employees are required to take continuing education and skill development courses throughout their careers, creating demand for workers who develop and provide training materials.
Innovations in training methods and learning technology are expected to continue throughout the decade, particularly for organizations with remote workers. Organizations use social media, visual simulations, mobile learning, and social networks in their training programs. Training and development managers need to continue modifying training programs, allocating budgets, and integrating these features into training programs and curriculums.
In addition, as companies seek to reduce costs, training and development managers may be required to structure programs to enlist available experts, take advantage of existing resources, and facilitate positive relationships among staff. Training and development managers may use informal collaborative learning and social media to engage and train employees in the most cost-effective way.
			

                        Employment projections data for     training and development managers, 2022-32
                Occupational Title
                        SOC Code
                        Employment, 2022
                        Projected Employment, 2032
                        Change, 2022-32
                        Employment by IndustryPercent
                        NumericSOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program**Training and development managers**
			11-3131
			41,300
			44,000
			6
			2,700
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 Contacts for More Information
								
For more information about training and development managers, including certification, visit
Association for Talent Development
International Society for Performance Improvement
For information about human resources management careers and certification, visit
Society for Human Resource Management
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                                        Training and Development Managers
 Suggested citation: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S.  Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Training and Development Managers, 
        	 at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/training-and-development-managers.htm (visited *May 21, 2024*).
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