Training and Development Manager - How to get into this job
Kaiwhakahaere Whakangungu/Whakapakari Tangata
Entry Requirements
To become a training and development manager you need to have extensive, relevant work experience in training and development.
Secondary Education
A tertiary entrance qualification is needed to become a training and development manager. Useful subjects include English and maths.
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A tertiary qualification in human resources, psychology, training and development, business studies or management is useful.
Training on the job
Many skills are gained on the job. Training and development managers may attend trainer courses, and are required to improve their skills through their employer. They must also keep up to date with the latest practices in training and human resources.
Useful Experience
Useful work experience for training and development managers includes:
- business management or human resources experience
- work involving contact with people
- teaching or other jobs that involve instructing people
- experience conducting staff training sessions
- experience in designing training strategies and materials
- work involving budgets, finance and planning.
