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Training and Development Manager

Mid-level

Also known as: Apprenticeship Consultant, Development Associate, Development Coordinator, Development Director

Human Resources & ConsultingBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
Training and DevelopmentLearning and DevelopmentHuman ResourcesOrganizational DevelopmentInstructional DesignManagementBusiness AdministrationLeadership

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

In-demand software
Learning management system LMSMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPoint

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.

Projected growth

+6.4%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

4,100

per year (US)

Jobs today

50,200

in 2025 → 53,500 (2035)

Typical entry education

Bachelor's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
Moderate
Time spent sitting
High
Working outdoors
Low
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
Low
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

This field is experiencing expansion with increasing job opportunities and career advancement potential. Market demand is rising, with new positions being created.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will increasingly automate administrative tasks in training, such as scheduling, content delivery, and progress tracking, allowing managers to focus more on strategic planning and content curation. It will also enable personalized learning paths and data-driven insights into training effectiveness. This shift requires managers to leverage AI tools for enhanced efficiency and impact.