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.

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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.

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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

Earn ATD CPTD (or APTD if earlier in path) and Prosci Change Management to validate skills leaders expect.

Build a portfolio: leadership curriculum map, sample modules, facilitator guide, and an impact dashboard using real or anonymized data.

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.