Program Overview

Workplace Learning and Instruction Advanced Certificate

Overview

Successful businesses thrive on employees who are both motivated and skilled. Workplace learning improves business performance by leveraging the human capital of an organization.

Description

The advanced certificate in workplace learning and instruction is a four-course advanced certificate that provides professionals with the competencies required to develop highly effective learning materials that drive strategic employee development, boost performance, and manage the employee development efforts of an organization.

What is a Graduate Certificate?

A graduate certificate, also called an advanced certificate, is a selection of up to five graduate level courses in a particular area of study. It can serve as a stand-alone credential that provides expertise in a specific topic that enhances your professional knowledge base, or it can serve as the entry point to a master's degree.

Curriculum

Typical Course Sequence

• First Year
  • EDLI-730: Theories of Learning (3 credits) This course examines the physiological, psychological, and socio/cultural factors related to learning and development of humans throughout the life cycle, as appropriate for the organization's needs.
  • Choose one of the following:
    • EDLI-733: Instructional Design (3 credits) The process of instructional design is both an art and science.
    • Approved Graduate Elective (3 credits)
  • EDLI-755: Learning Assessment and Evaluation (3 credits) In a learning environment assessing the accomplishment of learning outcomes involves designing evaluation instruments, collecting data regarding performance, and calculating the overall impact of learning.
  • EDLI-756: Learning Design and Technology (3 credits) Learning in the 21st century requires creating an engaging and exciting learning experience whether you are interested in online, classroom-based or blended, and delivery for a school, college or training environment.

Approved Graduate Electives

• EDLI-723: Group Dynamics and Facilitation Skills
• EDLI-750: Strategic Career Development
• EDLI-751: Career Counseling Techniques
• EDLI-752: Assessments and Measurements in Human Resource Development
• EDLI-753: The Student Experience in Higher Education
• EDLI-754: Critical Systems in Higher Education
• EDLI-757: Organization and Leadership in Higher Education
• EDLI-758: Design for On-Line

Admissions and Financial Aid

Application Details

To be considered for admission to the Workplace Learning and Instruction Adv. Cert. program, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

• Complete an online graduate application.
• Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.
• Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) is recommended.
• Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Submit a personal statement of educational objectives.
• Submit two letters of recommendation.
• Entrance exam requirements: None
• Submit English language test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic), if required.

English Language Test Scores

International applicants whose native language is not English must submit one of the following official English language test scores.

• TOEFL: 88
• IELTS: 6.5
• PTE Academic: 60

Cost and Financial Aid

An RIT graduate degree is an investment with lifelong returns. Graduate tuition varies by degree, the number of credits taken per semester, and delivery method. View the general cost of attendance or estimate the cost of your graduate degree.

A combination of sources can help fund your graduate degree. Learn how to fund your degree.