Training supervisor vs program supervisor

The differences between training supervisors and program supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a training supervisor, becoming a program supervisor takes usually requires 4-6 years. Additionally, a program supervisor has an average salary of $45,460, which is higher than the $38,093 average annual salary of a training supervisor.

The top three skills for a training supervisor include basic math, math and customer satisfaction. The most important skills for a program supervisor are autism, social work, and developmental disabilities.

Training supervisor vs program supervisor overview

	Training Supervisor	Program Supervisor
Yearly salary	$38,093	$45,460
Hourly rate	$18.31	$21.86
Growth rate	8%	8%
Number of jobs	45,171	65,551
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 60%
Average age	44	40
Years of experience	4	6

What does a training supervisor do?

A training supervisor is an individual tasked to plan the curriculum and prepare lessons for new employees' training. Training supervisors coordinate locations and times for the training and sessions. They are the ones who set goals for employee performance and schedule deadlines in compliance with the company vision and mission. It is their job to organize workflow in the organization and make sure that employees do understand their duties and responsibilities. They must be proficient both in verbal and written communication skills.

What does a program supervisor do?

A program supervisor is an individual who coordinates and monitors the scheduling and technical performance of company programs. Program supervisors aid in negotiating contracts and are responsible for any contractual changes. They recommend changes to the plans to improve process efficiency and develop solutions to any program problems. Program supervisors work under a manager's supervision and the role requires a bachelor's degree with relevant job experience. They are also independent at the same time and can collaborate with other staff members.

Training supervisor vs program supervisor salary

Training supervisors and program supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Training Supervisor	Program Supervisor
Average salary	$38,093	$45,460
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $54,000	Between $37,000 And $54,000
Highest paying City	Menlo Park, CA	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	California	California
Best paying company	Schneider Electric Industrial Services	Sephora
Best paying industry	Construction	Government

Differences between training supervisor and program supervisor education

There are a few differences between a training supervisor and a program supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Training Supervisor	Program Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 60%
Most common major	Business	Psychology
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	SUNY at Binghamton

Training supervisor vs program supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between training supervisors' and program supervisors' demographics:

	Training Supervisor	Program Supervisor
Average age	44	40
Gender ratio	Male, 57.8% Female, 42.2%	Male, 37.0% Female, 63.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.8% Unknown, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 5.9% White, 59.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% Asian, 6.3% White, 65.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	12%	14%

Differences between training supervisor and program supervisor duties and responsibilities

Training supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage the problem identification and resolution process regarding hospital-wide Cerner issues and monitor progress toward resolution.
Educate providers and billing staff on changes in Medicare claims.
Subject matter expert for the training program reports (LMS).
Study and project PC resource requirements including personnel, software, equipment and facilities.
Stay current with changes on Medicare policies and procedures for the accurate processing of claims.
Assist in creating class courses, rosters, and schedules for trainers and load within the LMS.

Program supervisor example responsibilities.

Conduct daily clinical documentation audits, manage consumer financial accounts, provide oversight and approval for all treatment and discharge planning.
MAP (medication administration), first aid, and CPR certify.
Train staff on CPR first aid.
Maintain state compliance (HIPAA, HUD, DDS, and Medicaid).
Develop curriculum for kids classes and adult classes.
Update and maintain timekeeping system with employee files.

Training supervisor vs program supervisor skills

Common training supervisor skills

Basic Math, 56%
Math, 14%
Customer Satisfaction, 13%
Leadership, 11%
Safety Procedures, 1%
Training Programs, 1%

Common program supervisor skills

Autism, 8%
Social Work, 7%
Developmental Disabilities, 7%
Mental Health, 7%
Work Ethic, 7%
Oversight, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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