Training and Development Manager

O*NET: Training and Development Managers·11-3131.00

The Verdict:Training managers design programs blending analysis, content, and live delivery tailored to company culture and learner needs. AI generates materials and aids planning but cannot facilitate interactive sessions or adapt to group dynamics in real time. The role evolves toward overseeing AI-augmented learning, with human oversight enduring amid rising demand for upskilling.

Top shield:Human Necessity72

Top risk:Physical Presence5

Resilience Score

/100

Moderate Risk

How is this scored?

Task Resilience

How much of this role's daily work remains beyond AI and robotic automation.

30% of score

Physical Presence

The degree to which this job needs a human present — hands-on, in the field, or in the room.

20% of score

Human Necessity

How important the unique human edge is — for trust, accountability, or judgment.

15% of score

Regulatory Shield

How strong the legal requirement is for a human in this job (by law, licensing, or credentials).

13% of score

Technological Maturity

How far AI remains from performing this role's core functions.

10% of score

Displacement Evidence

The volume of jobs in this field being eliminated by AI or automation right now.

12% of score

Score last updated: February 2026Full methodology

Avg Salary

Median annual wage from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 release.

$127k

Job Growth (10yr)

Projected change in total number of jobs (not salary) from 2024–2034. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections.

+5.8%

AI Exposure

Percentage of this role's analyzed tasks that AI can handle autonomously or nearly so. 3 of 12 tasks are classified as AI-exposed.

25%

Low exposure

Task Analysis

This role has a mixed AI profile.
3 tasks are automatable, 42% reward AI fluency, and 4 remain human-essential.

AI Can Handle This3 tasks

Tasks AI can do autonomously or nearly so

Develop and organize training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.

Prepare training budget for department or organization.

Develop testing and evaluation procedures.

AI Leverage5 tasks

Master these tools — humans who do outperform those who don't

Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.

Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.

Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors.

Review and evaluate training and apprenticeship programs for compliance with government standards.

Human Advantage4 tasks

Tasks requiring trust, presence, or novel judgment

Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.

Conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job training for new hires.

Train instructors and supervisors in techniques and skills for training and dealing with employees.

Conduct or arrange for ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.

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