What does a Training Manager do?
The primary duty of a Training Manager is to create strategies to improve the skills, productivity, quality of work and performance of employees. They are expected to establish the training and development needs of an organisation’s employees. Training Managers also promote training initiatives that build employees’ job effectiveness. They also develop training strategy, oversee its execution and measuring the impact on employee performance.
Training Manager skills and qualifications
A successful Training Manager candidate will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications needed to perform duties effectively, these include:
- Experience as a Training Manager or in the human resources industry
- Experience developing and implementing training programmes
- Knowledge of various training methods including coaching, workshops, classroom training, mentoring and e-learning programmes
- Ability to track the performance of training programmes, write reports and recommend strategies for improvement
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Outstanding IT and leadership skills
- Strong organisation, planning and time management skills
- Attention to detail and critical thinking skills
Training Manager experience requirements
Training Managers require extensive experience to be considered for employment. Employers usually require Training Manager candidates to have a background in their industry. Experience in human resources or employee development positions is a plus. In some industries, the Training Manager candidate must have held several positions in various roles across the employer’s field to understand their training needs.
Training Manager education and training requirements
A Training Manager candidate can qualify for th role with a degree or higher national diploma in business studies, human resources management or communications. Some employers consider candidates with a Learning and Development Consultant higher apprenticeship. In some organisations, they promote an experienced employee in the human resources department to the Training Manager position. Many companies also accept Training Officers with relevant industry experience. It helps if the candidate has a background in teaching or lecturing. Training Manager candidates can get additional professional training from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
Training Manager salary expectations
According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for Training Manager candidates is £36,641 per year. Actual pay may depend on the qualifications, experience, employer, location, exact job duties, specification and industry.
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