Training manager

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

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• 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

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• equivalent entry requirements
• student finance for fees and living costs
• university courses and entry requirements

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

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

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

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• equivalent entry requirements
• guide to apprenticeships

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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