Training and Development Certificate
Technology

About the Certificate in Training and Development

Certificate Program Mission: This certificate program is designed to prepare professionals who can function as effective trainers in private or public agencies and organizations. Graduates of the certificate will be able to analyze, design, lead, andevaluate learning and performance improvement efforts that contribute to organizational achievement. The certificate aims to employ hands on experiences that allow students to identify and solve organizational problems related to the effective use of human resources.

Certificate Admission Requirements: To be eligible for admission to the certificate program, applicants must meet all of the requirements for admission to the Graduate School (see “Admission to Graduate Degree and Certificate Programs”).  OPD 4840- Training Program Development will be required for students with no training or human resource development backgrounds. This course will be required in first semester if no equivalent course has been taken.

Degree Audit: The graduate plan of study is the EIU Degree Audit, which is generated automatically in the Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) at the time of degree or certificate candidacy. Modifications of the standard EIU Degree Audit are submitted by the graduate coordinator to the certification officer in the Graduate School at the time modifications are approved. The Degree Audit serves as an unofficial summary of requirements for the program. Degree and certificate candidates are advised to review the comprehensive summary of the Degree Audit process specified on the “Requirements for All Degree and Certificate Candidates” section of the Graduate Catalog. Individual programs may require candidates to submit plans of study in addition to the Degree Audit, candidates should consult with the program coordinator.

Course/Curriculum Requirements

Core Coursework: 12 hours

OPD 4840 - Training Program Development will be required for students with no training or human resource development backgrounds. This course will be required in 1^st semester if no equivalent course has been taken.

• TEC 5203 - Analysis of Training and Development Issues. Credits: 3
• TEC 5283 - Instructional Systems Design Credits: 3
• TEC 5293 - Strategic Employee Development Credits: 3
• TEC 5443 - Assessment and Evaluation in Workforce Preparation. Credits: 3

Electives

Electives: 6 credit hours

• OPD 4840 - Training Program Development. Credits: 3

• Required in the first semester if no equivalent

• TEC 5213 - Work Performance Technology. Credits: 3
• TEC 5233 - Training Systems Management. Credits: 3
• TEC 5223 - Instructional Technology. Credits: 3
• TEC 5343 - Multimedia and Web Technology. Credits: 3
• OPD 4800 - Strategies and Processes of Teaching and Training. Credits: 3
• OPD 4855 - Web-Based Training and Instruction Credits: 3
• OPD 4860 - Facilitating Learning and Project Groups. Credits: 3
• OPD 4890 - Accelerated Learning and Training. Credits: 3

Courses Applicable toward a Specific Concurrent or Future Degree Program

This certificate can be used towards the completion of the Master of Science in Technology within the School of Technology. Additionally similar courses are required to obtain the Work Performance Improvement certificate within the School of Technology.