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Job Description: Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
Training and Development Managers spend a lot of their time Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work. They are naturally good at Speech Clarity, Oral Expression, Written Expression, and Oral Comprehension. Training and Development Managers are typically characterized as being Enterprising and Social. They are usually very knowledgable about Education and Training, English Language, and Customer and Personal Service and are skilled at Learning Strategies and Speaking.
Work Activities
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Training and Teaching Others
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Coaching and Developing Others
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Getting Information
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Thinking Creatively
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Developing and Building Teams
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Staffing Organizational Units
Analyzing Data or Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Processing Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Selling or Influencing Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Documenting/Recording Information
Interacting With Computers
Assisting and Caring for Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Controlling Machines and Processes
Performing General Physical Activities
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Abilities
Speech Clarity
Oral Expression
Written Expression
Oral Comprehension
Speech Recognition
Deductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Originality
Problem Sensitivity
Fluency of Ideas
Information Ordering
Near Vision
Far Vision
Inductive Reasoning
Category Flexibility
Memorization
Mathematical Reasoning
Flexibility of Closure
Number Facility
Visualization
Selective Attention
Perceptual Speed
Speed of Closure
Finger Dexterity
Visual Color Discrimination
Auditory Attention
Time Sharing
Hearing Sensitivity
Trunk Strength
Depth Perception
Control Precision
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Manual Dexterity
Interests
Enterprising
Social
Conventional
Artistic
Investigative
Realistic
Knowledge
Education and Training
English Language
Customer and Personal Service
Personnel and Human Resources
Administration and Management
Clerical
Sociology and Anthropology
Sales and Marketing
Psychology
Communications and Media
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
Therapy and Counseling
Law and Government
Philosophy and Theology
Economics and Accounting
Public Safety and Security
Production and Processing
Telecommunications
History and Archeology
Foreign Language
Mechanical
Fine Arts
Design
Transportation
Geography
Engineering and Technology
Wages
Delaware
$122,410
New York
$114,130
New Jersey
$110,370
Massachusetts
$107,160
North Carolina
$101,870
California
$100,600
Rhode Island
$100,080
Pennsylvania
$98,370
Minnesota
$94,950
Virginia
$94,780
Maryland
$94,520
Washington
$93,310
Colorado
$92,390
New Hampshire
$90,770
Vermont
$90,390
Connecticut
$89,890
Georgia
$88,900
Florida
$88,450
Missouri
$87,380
Oregon
$87,170
Kansas
$86,390
Ohio
$86,170
Texas
$83,860
District of Columbia
$82,960
Wisconsin
$82,030
Michigan
$80,940
Nevada
$80,850
Iowa
$79,240
Nebraska
$78,560
Alabama
$78,380
Alaska
$77,970
Illinois
$77,320
Arizona
$75,960
Utah
$74,590
New Mexico
$73,480
South Carolina
$73,410
Arkansas
$72,220
Indiana
$71,140
North Dakota
$69,860
Maine
$67,530
Idaho
$67,010
Mississippi
$66,730
Louisiana
$65,890
Hawaii
$65,000
Kentucky
$64,980
Tennessee
$64,540
West Virginia
$63,870
Montana
$62,740
Oklahoma
$51,340
Puerto Rico
$50,430
Skills
Learning Strategies
Speaking
Instructing
Management of Personnel Resources
Monitoring
Active Learning
Active Listening
Management of Financial Resources
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Coordination
Time Management
Writing
Systems Evaluation
Persuasion
Judgment and Decision Making
Complex Problem Solving
Social Perceptiveness
Systems Analysis
Service Orientation
Negotiation
Management of Material Resources
Quality Control Analysis
Operations Analysis
Mathematics
Operation Monitoring
Troubleshooting
Programming
Science
Technology Design
Work Values
Relationships
Working Conditions
Achievement
Independence
Recognition
Support
Work Styles
Leadership
Initiative
Dependability
Cooperation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Innovation
Self Control
Stress Tolerance
Analytical Thinking
Achievement/Effort
Concern for Others
Persistence
Social Orientation
Independence
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Telephone
Electronic Mail
Contact With Others
Face-to-Face Discussions
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Work With Work Group or Team
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Time Pressure
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Sitting
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Public Speaking
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Physical Proximity
Level of Competition
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Duration of Typical Work Week
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Degree of Automation
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Consequence of Error
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Walking and Running
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Work Schedules
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Telephone
Electronic Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to High Places
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
Letters and Memos
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Contaminants
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Letters and Memos
Public Speaking
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Letters and Memos
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Time Pressure
Exposed to Radiation
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
-Related Work Experience-
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master
Master's Degree