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Training and Development Manager jobs are open across corporate, healthcare, government, and education sectors, from entry-level program coordinator to senior director, with specializations in instructional design, leadership development, and learning technology. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at GCU is home to dedicated faculty and leaders who are deeply committed to inspiring and guiding students. Our faculty are dynamic mentors, devoted to fostering academic, spiritual, and personal growth in every student they serve. As experts in their fields, they are not only passionate educators but also collaborative partners who enrich the college experience for all.
If you are driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact and help others discover their purpose, consider joining our mission by becoming an instructor at GCU. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers fulfilling opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, in-person courses at our Phoenix campus. If you are a motivated educator eager to provide high-quality instruction in a modern, collaborative environment with smaller class sizes, we would love to hear from you.
Why Work at GCU:
- Education Benefits and Tuition Assistance
- 401(k)
- Employee Perks and Discounts
- Gym and Fitness Center
- Canyon Health & Wellness Center
GCU Traditional Campus - Phoenix, AZ:
- Instruction for our Spring Semester begins on January 4, 2027, and ends on April 25, 2027 – Final Course Grades are due on May 2, 2027
Course: Training and Development
This course is designed to help students develop an understanding of training and development in an organizational setting with a particular focus on teaching communication skills and learning the art and science of designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating training and development programs. Training and development as a career field is a significant focus.
What You Will Do:
- Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions
- Engage students in learning course objectives and topics
- Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom
- Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University
What You Will Bring:
Professional or Teaching experience required
- Preferred: PhD Communication with an emphasis in Training and Development
- Minimum: Master's in Communication with 9 graduate credits in Training and Development
- Exceptions may be granted to individuals with a Master's in any field with 9 graduate credits in Training and Development AND substantial teaching/work experience
Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:
- Your unofficial transcript reflecting degree earned with 9 graduate credit hours in the areas listed above
- Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees
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Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at GCU is home to dedicated faculty and leaders who are deeply committed to inspiring and guiding students. Our faculty are dynamic mentors, devoted to fostering academic, spiritual, and personal growth in every student they serve. As experts in their fields, they are not only passionate educators but also collaborative partners who enrich the college experience for all.
If you are driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact and help others discover their purpose, consider joining our mission by becoming an instructor at GCU. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers fulfilling opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, in-person courses at our Phoenix campus. If you are a motivated educator eager to provide high-quality instruction in a modern, collaborative environment with smaller class sizes, we would love to hear from you.
Why Work at GCU:
- Education Benefits and Tuition Assistance
- 401(k)
- Employee Perks and Discounts
- Gym and Fitness Center
- Canyon Health & Wellness Center
GCU Traditional Campus - Phoenix, AZ:
- Instruction for our Spring Semester begins on January 4, 2027, and ends on April 25, 2027 – Final Course Grades are due on May 2, 2027
Course: Training and Development
This course is designed to help students develop an understanding of training and development in an organizational setting with a particular focus on teaching communication skills and learning the art and science of designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating training and development programs. Training and development as a career field is a significant focus.
What You Will Do:
- Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions
- Engage students in learning course objectives and topics
- Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom
- Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University
What You Will Bring:
Professional or Teaching experience required
- Preferred: PhD Communication with an emphasis in Training and Development
- Minimum: Master's in Communication with 9 graduate credits in Training and Development
- Exceptions may be granted to individuals with a Master's in any field with 9 graduate credits in Training and Development AND substantial teaching/work experience
Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:
- Your unofficial transcript reflecting degree earned with 9 graduate credit hours in the areas listed above
- Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees
#gcu #highered #faculty #phoenix #communication #digitalmedia #training #development #INDLOPESUP
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Energy
- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in training and development manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, education, organizational development, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering employee training programs at scale
- Proficiency with a learning management system such as Cornerstone, Workday Learning, or similar platforms
- Instructional design skills including needs analysis, curriculum development, and evaluation frameworks
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) or equivalent certification preferred
- Strong facilitation skills for in-person and virtual instructor-led training across employee levels
Tips for Your Training and Development Manager Job Search
Quantify learning impact on your resume
Hiring managers want numbers, not duties. Replace vague bullets with outcomes: completion rates you improved, programs you built from scratch, or the number of employees you trained across a rollout. Generic descriptions of facilitation skills won't move you past the first screen.
Tailor your credentials to the sector
A CPTD or SHRM credential signals credibility in corporate settings, while government and healthcare roles often weight formal education more heavily. Check the credentials listed most frequently in job postings for the sector you're targeting before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists training and development manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by LMS or platform named
Many training and development manager postings name a specific learning management system like Cornerstone, Workday Learning, or SAP SuccessFactors. When you search, filter by those tools to surface roles where your platform experience is a direct match instead of a nice-to-have.
Prepare a teaching demonstration before interviews
Many employers ask finalists to deliver a short training segment or present a sample learning module. Prepare a 10-minute facilitation example from a real program you've built. Interviewers remember candidates who show them instructional design thinking, not just describe it.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Before accepting an offer, clarify the team size, budget authority, and whether you'll be building programs or maintaining existing ones. Training and development manager roles vary widely in autonomy, and a low-budget maintenance role and a build-from-scratch position can carry the same title.
Training and Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most training and development managers?
The companies hiring the most training and development managers right now include K&G Petroleum, NYC Health + Hospitals, and Akima, with the largest share of openings in New York, Texas, and Alabama, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, large retailers, and financial services firms consistently post high volumes of these roles year-round.
How many training and development manager jobs are remote?
About 44% of training and development manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for virtual facilitation skills. Roles focused on instructional design, e-learning development, and learning technology management tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions that require on-site facilitation or hands-on leadership coaching are more likely to be in-person.
How do you become a training and development manager?
Most training and development managers start in a facilitation, HR coordinator, or instructional design role and move into management after demonstrating the ability to design programs, not just deliver them. Earning a recognized credential such as the CPTD and building a portfolio of programs with measurable outcomes accelerates the transition. Experience managing at least one direct report or leading a cross-functional project is often the deciding factor for a first management hire.
Can you get a training and development manager role with little experience?
Breaking into a training and development manager role with limited experience is possible if you can show program ownership rather than just participation. Volunteer to own a training initiative at your current job, build a sample curriculum for a real skills gap you've observed, and document results. Employers in rapidly growing companies or nonprofits with lean HR teams are more likely to hire a motivated candidate into a first management role than established enterprises with structured career ladders.
What does the training and development manager interview process look like?
The interview process for a training and development manager role typically includes a phone screen with HR, a competency-based interview with a hiring manager or HR director, and a final-round panel that often includes a practical component. That practical component frequently involves presenting a sample training plan, delivering a short facilitation segment, or walking through a program you've designed. Some employers add a case study asking you to diagnose a skills gap and propose a learning solution.
Where can I find and apply to training and development manager jobs?
You can find and apply to training and development manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. The listings cover roles in corporate, healthcare, government, and education sectors at multiple levels of seniority. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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