Training and Development Managers

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What are Training and Development Managers

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

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Common Job Titles

Control Officer

Instructional Manager

Training Manager

E-Learning Manager

Executive Training and Development Managers

Financial Literacy Manager

Education and Training Manager

Manager of Staff Training and Development

Labor Training Manager

Education and Development Manager

Organizational Effectiveness Director

Organizational Development Manager

Personality & Work Styles

Dependability

Innovation

Leadership Orientation

Adaptability

Cooperation

Social Orientation

Intellectual Curiosity

Achievement Orientation

Initiative

Attention to Detail

Work Activities

Training and Teaching Others

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Getting Information

Working with Computers

Coaching and Developing Others

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Developing and Building Teams

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Work Environment

E-Mail

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

Telephone Conversations

Contact With Others

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Spend Time Sitting

Freedom to Make Decisions

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

Skills You Will Receive

Learning Strategies

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Speaking

Monitoring

Writing

Active Learning

Critical Thinking

Mathematics

Science

Other Attributes Important To Know

Oral Comprehension

Written Comprehension

Oral Expression

Written Expression

Fluency of Ideas

Originality

Problem Sensitivity

Deductive Reasoning

Inductive Reasoning

Information Ordering

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Project Management Specialists

Human Resources Specialists

Human Resources Managers

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

Technology/Tools Used

Document management software

Development environment software

Computer based training software

Web page creation and editing software

Graphics or photo imaging software

Data base management system software

Customer relationship management CRM software

Data base user interface and query software

Presentation software

Video conferencing software

Work Values

Relationships

Working Conditions

Achievement

Independence

Recognition

Support

Knowledge You Will Receive

Administration and Management

Administrative

Economics and Accounting

Sales and Marketing

Customer and Personal Service

Personnel and Human Resources

Production and Processing

Food Production

Computers and Electronics

Engineering and Technology

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree

Job Zone 4

Tasks Associated with This Career

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.