The Business of Learning, Bonus Episode: How to Advance Your L&D Career

Moving into higher-level or executive positions in learning and development (L&D) requires strategic thinking, business alignment and a clear understanding of what senior L&D roles truly entail. From building the right competencies to navigating common career roadblocks, L&D professionals need a roadmap for stepping into roles like chief learning officer (CLO) or vice president of learning. In this episode of The Business of Learning, we spoke with Amy DuVernet, Ph.D., CPTM, vice president of learning products at Training Industry, to explore what it takes to grow your L&D career into executive leadership. Tune in now to hear insights on: Key higher-level L&D job titles to know The core skills and competencies required to step into executive positions The role certifications and professional development programs can play in career advancement Common roadblocks L&D professionals face when pursuing higher-level roles — and how to overcome them

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The Business of Learning, Bonus Episode: How to Advance Your L&D Career is an episode from The Business of Learning by Training Industry, Inc..

This episode is 28:59 long.

This episode was published on Dec 16, 2025.

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