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JOB REPORT / 11-3131 · 12 TASKS

Training and Development Managers.

Can AI do the work of Training and Development Managers?

Mostly it works alongside you. Here is what shifts, task by task.

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The parts of your job AI can already do most of:

  • Develop testing and evaluation procedures
  • Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training…
  • Prepare training budget for department or organization

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WHAT WE LOOKED AT

Your job, task by task.

12 of 12 tasks reviewed

We went through all 12 core tasks in this job, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Training and Development Managers actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

  1. TASK 01

    Develop testing and evaluation procedures.

    AI DOES

    Drafts quiz questions, rubrics, and scoring guides based on learning goals

    YOU DO

    Decide what skills actually matter and whether the evaluation fits real workplace needs

  2. TASK 02

    Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors.

    AI DOES

    Drafts survey questions, summarizes responses, and spots patterns in employee feedback data

    YOU DO

    Build relationships with managers and read unspoken workplace dynamics

  3. TASK 03

    Prepare training budget for department or organization.

    AI DOES

    Drafts budget templates, suggests cost benchmarks, and organizes line items by category

    YOU DO

    Weigh real priorities, negotiate with leadership, and make final calls on spending trade-offs

  4. TASK 04

    Review and evaluate training and apprenticeship programs for compliance with government standards.

    AI DOES

    Scans program documents, checks them against known regulations, and flags potential gaps

    YOU DO

    Make the final compliance judgment and own accountability for the decision

  5. TASK 05

    Train instructors and supervisors in techniques and skills for training and dealing with employees.

    AI DOES

    Drafts training guides, generates practice scenarios, and suggests proven coaching techniques

    YOU DO

    Lead live sessions and coach instructors through real human moments

  6. TASK 06

    Conduct or arrange for ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.

    AI DOES

    Drafts course outlines, finds learning resources, schedules sessions, and tracks completion data

    YOU DO

    Read learner needs, inspire growth, and adapt training in the moment

  7. TASK 07

    Coordinate established courses with technical and professional courses provided by community schools, and designate training procedures.

    AI DOES

    Drafts course alignment maps, suggests procedure frameworks, and compares curricula

    YOU DO

    Build school partnerships and decide which courses truly fit your team's needs

  8. TASK 08

    Conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job training for new hires.

    AI DOES

    Drafts onboarding schedules, writes orientation content, and suggests training plans

    YOU DO

    Show up in person, build trust with new hires, and adjust on the fly

  9. TASK 09SOURCE-BACKED TASK

    Develop and organize training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.

    AI DOES

    Generates draft content and formats training materials

    YOU DO

    Ensure clarity and learning outcomes

    About this analysis

    60% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

  10. TASK 10SOURCE-BACKED TASK

    Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.

    AI DOES

    Analyzes scores, feedback, and completion data

    YOU DO

    Judge teaching quality and growth needs

    About this analysis

    50% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

  11. TASK 11SOURCE-BACKED TASK

    Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.

    AI DOES

    Generates training content and suggests program structures

    YOU DO

    Choose methods that fit your people

    About this analysis

    38% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

  12. TASK 12SOURCE-BACKED TASK

    Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.

    AI DOES

    Analyzes performance data and suggests training gaps

    YOU DO

    Decide what skills truly matter

    About this analysis

    25% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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Wage and employment figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2025). Job outlook is from the BLS Employment Projections program, 2024–34. BLS data are in the public domain. BLS has not reviewed or endorsed this page.

Task collaboration data is from the Anthropic Economic Index, release 2025-03-27, used under the CC BY 4.0 license. Anthropic has not reviewed or endorsed this page.

How we describe AI use in each task is our own characterization, not a measurement of whether AI can replace this job. Microsoft note that their metrics "should not be misconstrued or misrepresented as measuring the ability of AI to replace jobs," and that there is more to an occupation than the sum of its tasks.