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Training & Development Certificate

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.
"I didn't expect to get real experience this early, but by my sophomore year I was already working on projects that felt like actual marketing work. It made me feel confident that I'm ready for what comes next."
Alex Wilcoxon
Marketing | Junior
Alex Wilcoxon, Marketing 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 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

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

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly · Openings
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Enterprising

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, so federal loans alone can cover tuition and fees.
  • ✓ Working? If your employer offers it, they can provide up to $5,250 per year tax-free toward your education - at EIU's rates, that can cover a good share of a part-time master's.

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.

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8% of lifetime limit

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

Connect With Us

Kelly Best
Graduate Coordinator - M.S. in Talent Development and Assistant Professor for the School of Technology
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Klehm Hall 1014
217-581-5762
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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
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
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