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Learning tech professionals work collaboratively with talent development teams to implement, integrate, and maintain systems that support the learning initiatives in organizations. These professionals know that technology advancement means change is a constant and not every new platform will meet the needs of their organizations. They must stay current with advances in technology and have innate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. A customer service mindset is very helpful for professionals in these roles.
Learning Technology Roles by Level
Learning Technology
Individual Contributor
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Individual contributors in the learning technology field are often providing tech support and stakeholder enablement. They are the go-to professionals for an organization's learning technology platforms including the LMS and other digital tools.

Crossover careers:Project Management
Average Salary Range: $75,000-99,999
Common Job Titles:
  • LMS Administrator
  • Learning Technology Specialist
  • Learning Technologist
Learning Technology
Project/Program Lead
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Learning tech program or project leads will be hands-on practitioners supporting and overseeing learning tech projects. They manage projects and milestones, and support implementation and integration efforts.

Crossover careers:Project Management
Average Salary Range: $90,000-110,000
Common Job Titles:
  • Learning Technology Project Manager
  • LMS Project Manager
  • Technology Program Coordinator
  • Senior Learning Technologist
Learning Technology
People Leader
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People leaders in learning tech oversee the work of a learning tech team and its projects. People leaders often work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders within the TD function and other business units to ensure all tech platforms that support learning and performance improvement efforts are serving the needs of the business.

Average Salary Range: $100,000-124,999
Common Job Titles:
  • Learning Technology Manager
  • LMS Manger
  • Learning Technology Operations Manager
Learning Technology
Department Head
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Professionals who serve as department leads in learning tech have oversight for the people and projects associated with the implementation, integration, and operations of all learning technology platforms.

Average Salary Range: $125,000-149,999
Common Job Titles:
  • Director of Learning Technology
  • VP of Learning Technology
  • Head of Digital Learning and Transformation
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