What is a director, learning services and how to become one

Key steps to become a director, learning services

1. Explore director, learning services education requirements

   Most common director, learning services degrees

   Bachelor's

   66.1 %

   Master's

   24.2 %

   Doctorate

   5.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific director, learning services skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Curriculum Development	15.13%
   Training Programs	12.53%
   Blended Learning	10.20%
   Instructional Design	9.27%
   Performance Management	6.12%

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3. Complete relevant director, learning services training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New directors, learning services learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a director, learning services based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real director, learning services resumes.

4. Research director, learning services duties and responsibilities

   • Manage RFP process to identify best-in-class e-Learning development providers.
   • Execute eLearning strategy to support company's learning strategy.
   • Direct instructional and creative design and production of interactive eLearning and classroom modules for telecommunications technology training.
   • Identify business opportunities and leverage information and relationships to find and gain access to decision makers and key influencers.

5. Get director, learning services experience

   Generally, it takes 4-6 years to become a director, learning services. The most common roles before becoming a director, learning services include teacher, director team lead and training manager.

6. Apply for director, learning services jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a director, learning services job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams