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HR > Training Manager

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Short Description:

A Training Manager is responsible for overseeing the development and execution of training programs within an organization. They lead a team of training specialists, assess the training needs of different departments, and ensure that training initiatives align with organizational objectives. Training Managers also design curricula, monitor employee progress, and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs to ensure continuous improvement. Strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to assess training needs and outcomes are essential for success in this role.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Prepare training budget for department or organization.
  • Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
  • Analyze training needs to develop or modify and improve existing training programs.
  • Conduct or arrange ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
  • Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
  • Conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job training for new hires.
  • Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors.
  • 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.
  • Develop testing and evaluation procedures.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Education and Training: Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and measuring training effects.
  • Communications and Media: Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. 
  • Learning Strategies: Select appropriate training/instructional practices and procedures when learning or teaching new things.
  • Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.
  • Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Coordination: Adjusting actions concerning others' actions.
  • Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Management of Personnel Resources: Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Job Zones

  • Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
  • Related Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to qualify.
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, or vocational training.
  • Job Zone Examples: Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants, sales managers, database administrators, teachers, chemists, environmental engineers, criminal investigators, and special agents.
  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: 2-4 years preparation (7.0 to < 8.0)

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