What is an education and development manager and how to become one

Key steps to become an education and development manager

1. Explore education and development manager education requirements

   Most common education and development manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   67.0 %

   Master's

   18.9 %

   Associate

   9.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific education and development manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Training Programs	16.82%
   Education Programs	13.02%
   K-12	12.26%
   Staff Development	5.84%
   LMS	5.68%

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3. Complete relevant education and development manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New education and development 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 education and development manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real education and development manager resumes.

4. Research education and development manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage SDLC process, while participating in requirements gathering, functional documentation, data analysis, and implementation plans.
   • Provide oversight and direction on domestic and international projects impacting commercial markets, including conducting competitive assessments base on project results.
   • Develop content and deliver professional skills training including client development, professional responsibility, ethics, and legal practice skills.

5. Apply for education and development manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an education and development 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