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What is an e-learning manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an e-learning manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $43.45 an hour? That's $90,372 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 7% and produce 2,900 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreE-Learning ManagerUS Average
Salary
7.1

Avg. Salary $90,372

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.1

Growth rate 7%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
2.9
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.50%

Asian 4.11%

Black or African American 11.21%

Hispanic or Latino 15.96%

Unknown 5.45%

White 62.78%

Gender

female 39.62%

male 60.38%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44
Stress level
6.1

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.2

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.2

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an e-learning manager

  1. Explore e-learning manager education requirements

    Most common e-learning manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    67.1 %

    Master's

    20.0 %

    Associate

    5.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific e-learning manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Learning Management System17.27%
    Subject Matter Experts11.09%
    ELearning7.53%
    Course Development5.39%
    Content Development5.29%
  3. Complete relevant e-learning manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New e-learning managers 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 an e-learning manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real e-learning manager resumes.
  4. Research e-learning manager duties and responsibilities

    • Work independently and as part of a team to achieve optimal learning retention on EMR systems within the hospital environment.
    • Provide storyboards of all training curriculum and prepare demonstrationpresentations for the client management team.
    • Design and develop diversity and ethics learning.
  5. Apply for e-learning manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an e-learning manager 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

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Average e-learning manager salary

The average e-learning manager salary in the United States is $90,372 per year or $43 per hour. E-learning manager salaries range between $56,000 and $145,000 per year.

Average e-learning manager salary
$90,372 Yearly
$43.45 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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