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Training and Development Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
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- 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.
A selection of source-listed tasks; duties vary by role and employer.
Interests involved in this work
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1.9 / 7
Investigative
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Helping people
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Skills to explore
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Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
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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.
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Instructing
Teaching others how to do something.
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Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
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Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
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Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
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Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
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Source preparation category: Job Zone 4 of 5 · 2024-08. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.
Related study fields
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O*NET-SOC code 11-3131.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.
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