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Training & Development Certificate

Also offered as: Technology (Graduate)

Develop the skills to design, deliver, manage, and evaluate learning and workforce development initiatives. This graduate certificate prepares professionals to improve employee performance, support organizational success, and lead training and talent development programs across a variety of industries.

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Degree Level
Certificate
Delivery
Fully Online
Time to Degree
4 Semesters
Credit Hours
18 Total, 18 in Major
Careers
Managers, Training, Specialists
Training & Development Certificate students at EIU

Why Study Training & Development Certificate at EIU?

  • Designed for working professionals seeking to advance their expertise in training, talent development, workforce education, and organizational learning.
  • Develop practical skills in instructional design, learning assessment, performance improvement, and employee development that can be applied immediately in the workplace.
  • Learn from experienced faculty with expertise in talent development, organizational performance, workforce preparation, and adult learning.
  • Flexible graduate coursework allows students to build specialized knowledge while balancing professional and personal responsibilities.
  • Gain credentials that support career advancement in corporate training, human resources, workforce development, organizational development, and learning management roles.
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"From the moment I stepped onto campus, every professor, staff member, and student I encountered treated me with such genuine warmth and respect, as if I were already a valued member of their community. Despite not having officially joined the EIU family, I immediately felt a deep sense of belonging. The atmosphere was one of comfort and inclusivity, where everyone seemed genuinely invested in my success and well-being."
Abbey McCord
Training & Development Certificate | Class of 2025
Abbey McCord, Training & Development Certificate at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Design and develop training programs that address real organizational needs and workforce challenges.
  • Apply instructional design principles to create learning experiences for diverse workplace environments.
  • Analyze organizational performance gaps and recommend evidence-based improvement strategies.
  • Complete projects focused on workforce development, employee engagement, talent management, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with peers and faculty on applied learning activities that mirror professional training and development practice.
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Hands-On Experience, Training & Development Certificate students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The Training and Development Certificate at Eastern Illinois University prepares graduate students and working professionals to develop expertise in employee training, talent development, instructional design, workforce education, and organizational learning.

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$119,407
Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Human Resources Managers
  • Training & Development Managers
  • Human Resources Specialists

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Bright OutlookBright Outlook careers are ones with a promising future. They're expected to grow quickly, to have lots of job openings, or to be brand new and emerging. A career earns the label if it meets any one of these: projected growth of 5% or more, at least 75,000 projected openings, or New & Emerging status.
Grow Rapidly: Jobs in this career are expected to grow 5% or more over the next several years, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections.
Openings: Employers are expected to need at least 75,000 people for this career over the next several years. That count includes new jobs created by growth and spots opened when workers move on.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor Grow Rapidly / Openings
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)Job Zone 4: Considerable preparationMost of these careers require a four-year bachelor's degree. They also tend to build on several years of work-related experience or training.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit EnterprisingEnterprising interest typeYou like business and leadership. This type of work includes managing, selling, marketing and leading, including in politics or law.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

Financing Your Degree Under the 2026 Rules

Federal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:

Estimated total for this degree: ~$8,262 (tuition and fees)

  • ✓ That's only about 8% of the new $100,000 lifetime graduate borrowing limit - leaving room for whatever comes next in your career.
  • ✓ A typical full-time year here runs about $8,262 - well under the new $20,500 annual federal loan limit. Annual limits are reduced in proportion for part-time enrollment.
  • ✓ Working? If your employer offers it, they can provide up to $5,250 per year tax-free toward your education.

Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing. Students who borrowed for the same program before July 1, 2026 may have different limits.

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8% of lifetime limit

$8,262 total, just 8% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit

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Kelly Best
Graduate Coordinator - M.S. in Talent Development and Assistant Professor for the School of Technology
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1014 Klehm Hall
217-000-0000
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Gabe Grant
Professor and Chairperson
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1030 Klehm Hall
217-581-5762
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Billy Panther
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