How Can I Successfully Transition into L&D at 40? Seeking Insights on Industry Trends and Growth Paths

I am Bharat, a postgraduate in English and Psychology with two teacher training certifications. I have been a teacher and trainer of English for 17 years. Recently, I joined a pharma company as a trainer of English. After entering this industry, I realized that being an 'L&D trainer' could be a promising career. Consequently, I started pursuing an MBA through distance learning and am also planning to join ISTD for a diploma course.

Training trends in the industry

Kindly enlighten me on the training trends of the industry as I want to enter at 40 years of age. How does the L&D department view such a candidate?

Equipping myself for growth in the L&D arena

How should I equip myself to grow in the L&D arena?

You are on the right track. Keep updating yourself on industry trends. A key area to focus on, based on your profile, could be communication and industrial psychology.