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  1. Occupations
  2. Training and Development Managers

Training and Development Managers

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

SOC: 11-3131.00

Common Job Titles

  • L and D Director (Learning and Development Director)
  • Learning Manager
  • Training Director
  • Training Manager

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Training and Development Managers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

44,960

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $75,810. 25th percentile: U.S. $96,110. 50th percentile: U.S. $127,090. 75th percentile: U.S. $169,310. 90th percentile: U.S. $219,990. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$75,810
10% of workers earn the following or more$219,990
Workers on average earn$140,590

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Education and Training4.9/5
  • English Language4.4/5
  • Administration and Management4.2/5
  • Personnel and Human Resources4.0/5
  • Customer and Personal Service3.9/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Apache Cassandra
  • Cisco Webex
  • Epic Systems
  • JavaScript
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft Visual Basic
  • Microsoft Word
  • Oracle PeopleSoft

Technology Skills

  • Adobe ActionScript
  • Adobe Captivate
  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Adobe Presenter
  • AgileView Software SmartView
  • Alchemy Systems SISTEM
  • Articulate Rapid E-Learning Studio
  • Beeline Learning Management System LMS
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Desktop computers
  • Laptop computers
  • Liquid crystal display LCD video projectors
  • MP3 players
  • Personal computers
  • Universal serial bus USB flash drives
  • Videoconferencing equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

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  • Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare 11-9031.00

Moderately Similar

  • Social and Community Service Managers 11-9151.00
  • Human Resources Managers 11-3121.00
  • Project Management Specialists 13-1082.00
  • Human Resources Specialists 13-1071.00
  • Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary 11-9032.00

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  • Special Education Teachers, Elementary School 25-2056.00
  • Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten 25-2055.00
  • Education Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1081.00
  • Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1194.00
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  • Education Administrators, Postsecondary 11-9033.00
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  • Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School 25-2023.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • CertificateLeadershipIssuer: Florence-Darlington Technical College
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in Human Resource ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in Business ExchangeIssuer: Troy University
  • Doctoral DegreeDoctor of Philosophy in Global LeadershipIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in Human Resource ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Business AdministrationIssuer: Troy University
  • CertificateBusiness Office AccountingIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • CertificateEntrepreneurshipIssuer: Paris Junior College