Director of Corporate Training & Leadership Development

Career Guide
Leads company-wide learning and leadership programs that build manager and executive capabilities. Sets strategy, designs curricula, oversees delivery and technology, and measures impact to support business goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define enterprise learning strategy aligned to business priorities
  • Design and oversee leadership development curricula and pathways
  • Build measurement frameworks and report program impact to executives
  • Select and manage LMS/LXP, vendors, and learning budget
  • Lead facilitators and instructional designers; scale train-the-trainer
  • Partner with HRBPs and executives on succession and talent plans

Career Progression

Can Lead To
Senior Director of Learning & Development
VP of Talent Development
Chief Learning Officer (CLO)
Transition Opportunities
Director of Organizational Development
Director of Talent Management
HR Business Partner Leader
Management Consultant (Leadership/Change)

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills
Enterprise-wide learning strategy and portfolio governanceLeadership development curriculum design for different levelsLearning impact measurement and analyticsFacilitation and executive coachingLMS/LXP ecosystem management and vendor governance
Development SuggestionsDesign and run a pilot leadership program end-to-end—needs assessment, curriculum, facilitation, and ROI report. Complement with a CPTD or Prosci course and implement a measurement plan (e.g., Kirkpatrick) in your current role.

Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range
Entry Level$120,000
Mid Level$160,000
Senior Level$210,000
Growth Trend
growing

Companies Hiring

Major Employers
AmazonDeloitteMicrosoft
Industry Sectors
TechnologyProfessional Services & ConsultingHealthcareFinancial Services

Recommended Next Steps

1
Earn ATD CPTD (or APTD if earlier in path) and Prosci Change Management to validate skills leaders expect.
2
Build a portfolio: leadership curriculum map, sample modules, facilitator guide, and an impact dashboard using real or anonymized data.
3
Join and present at a local ATD chapter; conduct 5 informational interviews with CLOs/VPs to benchmark tech stacks and KPIs, then apply insights to a measurable pilot in your organization.