Program Overview
This Training and Talent Development Certificate Program equips HR professionals with the knowledge and skills to excel in performance improvement. Through focused coursework, participants gain a comprehensive understanding of training principles, instructional design, leadership development, and talent management strategies. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and application, preparing graduates for careers in training and development, human resources, and related fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
This certificate program equips early and mid-career HR professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field of performance improvement.
- Build competency: Learners will engage in the Instructional Systems Development (ISD) process to design and assemble a training or education project ready for implementation.
Program Description:
The Training and Talent Development certificate comprises 4 courses, totaling 12 credits. These credits can be applied towards obtaining the M.P.S. in I/O Psychology or the M.A. in Learning and Performance Technology.
Outline:
- LAPT 602 - Instructional Systems Development: This course delves into the ISD process, covering needs assessment, instructional design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Participants will apply these principles to create a training or education project.
- LAPT 671 - Principles of Training and Development: This course explores the theoretical foundations of training and development, including adult learning theory, motivation, and transfer of learning. Participants will gain insights into effective training design and delivery methods.
- PSYC 668 - Talent and Leadership Development: This course focuses on the identification, assessment, and development of talent within organizations. Participants will learn about leadership theories, talent management strategies, and succession planning.
- PSYC 670 - Industrial Organizational Psychology: This course provides a broad overview of the field of I/O psychology, covering topics such as personnel selection, training and development, performance management, and job design.
Assessment:
Assessment methods may include various approaches, such as:
- Exams: Written examinations to assess knowledge and understanding of key concepts.
- Assignments: Individual and group projects, case studies, and presentations to demonstrate application of learning.
- Participation: Active engagement in class discussions and activities.
Teaching:
- Teaching methods: The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, case studies, simulations, and guest speakers.
- Faculty: The program is taught by experienced faculty with expertise in training and development, I/O psychology, and related fields.
- Unique approaches: The program emphasizes hands-on learning and application through the ISD project, providing participants with practical experience in designing and developing training solutions.
Careers:
- Potential career paths: Graduates of the program may pursue careers in various roles related to training and development, such as:
- Training and Development Manager
- Instructional Designer
- Learning and Development Specialist
- Human Resources Generalist
- Talent Management Specialist
- Opportunities: The program prepares graduates for opportunities within organizations across diverse industries, including:
- Corporations
- Government agencies
- Non-profit organizations
- Educational institutions
Other:
- The program can be completed in one year, with courses offered in a flexible format.
- The program provides networking opportunities with faculty, peers, and industry professionals.
