Learning Development Manager Internships

Learning development manager internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience designing and facilitating real training programs, mentorship from working learning and development practitioners, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Healthcare & Medical Services lead hiring activity, with Peckham, US Modules, and City of Chesapeake among the employers posting roles now.

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Overview

Open roles6
Top stateMichigan
Top employerPeckham
Top cityLansing, MI
Work type60% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Peckham
Human Resources Intern - Learning and Development
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Human Resources Intern - Learning and Development
Peckham
Lansing, Michigan
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
On-Site
1,001-5,000

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The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
Student Opportunities - Learning & Development Internship - Fall 2026 (Hybrid)
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The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
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Student Opportunities - Learning & Development Internship - Fall 2026 (Hybrid)
The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
Fairfield, Ohio
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Hybrid
1,001-5,000

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City of Chesapeake
Fall Intern - Human Resources - Learning and Development
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City of Chesapeake
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Fall Intern - Human Resources - Learning and Development
City of Chesapeake
Chesapeake, Virginia
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
On-Site
1,001-5,000

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Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
Learning & Development (HR/Training) Intern - Fall 2026
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Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
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Learning & Development (HR/Training) Intern - Fall 2026
Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
East Lansing, Michigan
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Hybrid
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
501-1,000

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Pathways of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Learning and Development Intern
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Pathways of Southwestern Pennsylvania
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Learning and Development Intern
Pathways of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Washington, Pennsylvania
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
On-Site
501-1,000

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Learning Development Manager Internship Market

Who's Hiring

Peckham
Peckham1 open role
U
US Modules1 open role
City of Chesapeake
City of Chesapeake1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

Tips for Your Learning Development Manager Internship Search

Apply earlier than the role seems urgent

Large employers with structured L&D cohort programs recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before December. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Starting your search in September and checking listings consistently through spring puts you inside every relevant hiring window.

Build a portfolio before you need one

Hiring teams for learning development manager interns want evidence, not just credentials. Create two or three finished, documented projects, such as an e-learning module built in Articulate or Rise, a facilitation guide, or a training needs analysis, and make them reviewable via a shared link. That portfolio gives recruiters something concrete to assess when your work history is limited.

Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time

Campus career fairs surface structured L&D programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Your professors and career center staff may know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.

Practice your intern interview out loud before you apply

Learning development manager intern screens often include a short instructional design scenario or a case question asking how you would approach a training gap. Practice answering out loud and explaining your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final solution you arrive at.

Target structured L&D internship programs early

Larger employers often run formal learning and development rotational or cohort internship programs built to train people new to the field. These programs cycle interns through instructional design, facilitation, and learning technology functions in a single term. They recruit early, fill fast, and are competitive, so identify the ones that fit your timeline and apply in the first wave.

Set your work-type filter before you start searching

On-site roles are 60% of the learning development manager internships listed here. Decide what arrangement you can commit to before you start reviewing listings, then filter by location and work type so you're not sorting through roles you cannot take. Applying to the right pool from the start saves time and keeps your focus sharp.

Learning Development Manager Internships: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a learning development manager internship?

Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a portfolio with documented training modules, instructional design samples, or facilitation guides that give recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications to companies running open roles with campus career fairs, where L&D recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.

Can a learning development manager internship turn into a full-time job?

Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for learning development manager interns is delivering measurable results on real projects, demonstrating adaptability across different learner groups, and aligning your timeline with the team's headcount cycle. Position for a return offer by treating every assignment seriously, but keep applying to full-time roles in parallel rather than counting on one outcome.

When should I apply for learning development manager internships?

Earlier than most students expect. Large employers, particularly those running structured L&D cohort programs, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller companies, nonprofits, and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings consistently from early fall through spring gives you the widest window.

Are learning development manager internships paid?

Most professional learning development manager internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show pay where the employer discloses it. Larger corporations and technology companies tend to offer stronger compensation, while nonprofit and government internships vary widely. Review each listing directly for the employer's disclosed range or stipend structure.

What should a learning development manager internship resume include?

Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three documented projects with the authoring tools used, such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, or Canva, and link to the finished modules, facilitation guides, or training plans so reviewers can assess your actual work. Add relevant coursework in instructional design, organizational psychology, or adult learning theory. Keep the whole document to one page.

Are there remote learning development manager internships?

Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 40% of the learning development manager internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract a national applicant pool, so apply early once you decide what arrangement works for your situation. Filter by work type to see only the remote or hybrid openings without sorting through roles you cannot take.

What is a learning and development rotational internship?

Some larger employers run structured L&D rotational internship programs that cycle participants through instructional design, facilitation, needs analysis, and learning technology teams over a single summer or semester. These programs target candidates new to the field and are designed to build a broad skill base quickly. They recruit early, attract strong applicant pools, and fill their cohorts fast, so identify the programs that fit your timeline and apply in the first wave.

Can international students get learning development manager internships?

Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.

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