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Training and Development Managers

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

Other names for Training and Development Managers: Apprenticeship Consultant, Apprenticeship Training Representative, Development Manager, Director of Education, Director of Educational Services, Director of Employee Development, Director of Staff Development, E-Learning Manager, Education and Development Manager, Education and Training Manager, Employee Development Manager, Head of Training and Development, Human Resources Consultant (HR Consultant), Human Resources Trainer, Knowledge Manager, Labor Training Manager, Learning Manager, Manager of Staff Training and Development, Manpower Development Specialist Manager, Organizational Development Director, Skills Trainer, Staff Development Coordinator, Training Administrator, Training and Development Coordinator, Training Consultant, Training Development Director, Training Director, Training Executive, Training Manager, Workforce Development Program Director,

What do Training and Development Managers do?

  • Conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job training for new hires.
  • Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
  • Develop testing and evaluation procedures.
  • Conduct or arrange for ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
  • Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors.
  • Develop and organize training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
  • 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.
  • Review and evaluate training and apprenticeship programs for compliance with government standards.
  • Train instructors and supervisors in techniques and skills for training and dealing with employees.
  • Coordinate established courses with technical and professional courses provided by community schools and designate training procedures.
  • Prepare training budget for department or organization.

Do you enjoy these?

  • Desktop computers
  • Notebook computers
  • Liquid crystal display projector
  • MP3 Players or Recorders
  • Personal computers
  • High capacity removable media drives
  • Videoconferencing systems

Technology used

  • Project management software
  • Office suite software
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software
  • Graphics or photo imaging software
  • Word processing software
  • Charting software
  • Presentation software
  • Web page creation and editing software
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Desktop publishing software
  • Web platform development software
  • Computer based training software
  • Internet browser software
  • Electronic mail software
  • Video conferencing software