Also called: Learning systems administrator
Manages the software platforms where employees or students take courses.
LMS administrators configure systems like Canvas, Workday Learning, or Cornerstone, upload courses, fix login problems, build reports, and connect learning data to HR systems.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in IT, education technology, or business.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Information Technology, Instructional Technology.
Growing about average. Steady.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI and smarter platforms automate uploads, reporting and help-desk fixes, so fewer admins are needed.
Classes: AP Computer Science Principles, Computer applications, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 15-1299.
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