Training

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• a college course
• an apprenticeship
• working towards this role
• applying directly
• specialist courses run by professional bodies

University

This role is open to graduates from a wide range of subjects. It can be particularly useful to do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in subjects like:

• business studies
• human resources management
• communications
• psychology

Postgraduate qualifications accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development may improve your chances of getting into this role, though are not essential.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
• 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

For more information

• equivalent entry requirements
• student finance for fees and living costs
• university courses and entry requirements

College

You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Courses include:

• Level 3 Certificate in Learning and Development
• Level 3 Award in Facilitating Learning and Development
• Level 4 Diploma in Learning and Development

For more information

• funding advice
• search for courses

Apprenticeship

You may train by doing an advanced apprenticeship as a learning and development practitioner.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

For more information

• equivalent entry requirements
• guide to apprenticeships

Work

You could start as an assistant in a human resources, recruitment or training department and work your way up.

Direct application

You can apply directly to employers or set up your own training company. Experience in training or teaching will be helpful.

Other routes

You can take professional qualifications in learning and development to get into this job, either online or at a training centre approved by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

More information

Professional and industry bodies

You can join the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development for professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.

Further information

You can find out more about becoming a training officer from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

With experience, you could become a senior training officer or training manager.

You could also become a freelance trainer or consultant.

You can join the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development for professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.

You can find out more about becoming a training officer from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.