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Training And Development Manager

Training and Development Managers lead corporate learning, employee upskilling and performance improvement programs across organisations in India. They combine instructional design, delivery and evaluation to align training with business goals and often work with HR, L&D vendors and business leaders.

Salary range
₹4.5–30 LPA
Job growth
high
Work type
Hybrid
Paths to entry
3 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Choose subjects that improve communication and understanding of human behaviour (English, psychology where available)
  • Participate in leadership roles in school clubs to practise organising sessions
  • Start an online blog or short videos explaining topics to build teaching skills

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Training And Development Manager

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

BBA / BA (Psych) → MBA (HR)
Commerce

Undergraduate in business or psychology followed by an MBA (HR) is a common route to senior T&D roles.

  1. Now
    Commerce Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG or CAT
  3. Degree
    BBA / BA in Psychology (3 yrs) → MBA (HR) (2 yrs)
  4. Colleges
    Christ University Bengaluru · Lady Shriram College Delhi · St Xaviers College Mumbai
  5. Career
    Training And Development Manager
B.Com → MBA / PGDM (HR)
Commerce

Commerce graduates with HR internships and a top PG management degree move quickly into T&D leadership.

  1. Now
    Commerce Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG or CAT
  3. Degree
    B.Com (3 yrs) → MBA / PGDM (HR) (2 yrs)
  4. Colleges
    Srcc Delhi · St Xaviers College Mumbai · Xlri Jamshedpur
  5. Career
    Training And Development Manager
Work experience + Certifications (lateral entry)
Any Stream

Many T&D managers start as HR generalists or trainers and upskill via short courses and certifications.

  1. Now
    Any Stream Stream
  2. Exams
    —
  3. Degree
    PG Diploma in HR / Certification courses (SHRM, HRCI) or MBA (HR)
  4. Colleges
    Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai · Xlri Jamshedpur · IIM Bangalore
  5. Career
    Training And Development Manager

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
CUET UG
NTA
Class 12 (any stream)MediumMay-Jun
CAT
IIMs
Bachelor's degree 50%+Very HardNov

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

Christ University Bengaluru
Lady Shriram College Delhi
St Xaviers College Mumbai
IIM Ahmedabad
Srcc Delhi
Xlri Jamshedpur
IIM Bangalore
Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.