Training and Development Manager
What is a Training and Development Manager? Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
A Day in the Life of a Training & Development Manager
- 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.
- Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
- Train instructors and supervisors in techniques and skills for training and dealing with employees.
- Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
- Review and evaluate training and apprenticeship programs for compliance with government standards.
Training & Development Manager Required Skills
Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.
Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Related Job Titles
- Skills Trainer
- Development Associate
- Training Director
- Staff Training and Development Manager
- Apprenticeship Training Representative