Training Manager

Typical Salary

£30,000 To £45,000

Typical Hours

37 to 39 a week

evenings / weekends attending events or appointments

How To Become a Training Manager

You can get into this job through:

a university course
an apprenticeship
working towards this role
applying directly
specialist courses run by professional bodies

College / University

There is no set entry route to become a training manager but you may find it useful to do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in:

business studies
human resources management
communications

1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma

2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

Apprenticeship

You may get into this role by doing a higher apprenticeship as a learning and development consultant.

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

You could start as a business administrator or training officer in a company's human resources department, and work your way up through training and promotion.

You could apply directly if you've got experience as a training officer. Most organisations will expect you to have an understanding of their industry.

Other Routes

You can study for professional qualifications in learning and development, either online or at a training centre approved by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. These may be useful when you apply for jobs.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
the ability to create the best conditions for learning or teaching new things
knowledge of English language
leadership skills
the ability to use your initiative
customer service skills
to be flexible and open to change
the ability to teach pupils how to do something
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day duties could include:

identifying priorities and drawing up training plans
producing training materials
working with external providers to develop specialist courses
managing and leading a team
updating training records
writing reports, keeping records, and working within budgets
making sure training is cost-effective

Working Environment

You could work at a training centre, at a conference centre or in an office.

Career Path & Progression

Career Path & Progression are not listed for this job.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Career tips

A background in teaching, lecturing in further education or as a skills assessor could be useful.

Professional and industry bodies

You can join the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development for professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.

Further information

You can find out more about becoming a training manager from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Restrictions & Requirements

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.