Overview
The Work Performance Improvement Certificate prepares graduate students and working professionals to improve individual, team, and organizational performance through evidence-based strategies in training, consulting, leadership, and organizational development. The program focuses on identifying performance gaps, analyzing organizational challenges, and implementing solutions that enhance productivity, effectiveness, and workplace success.
Students develop skills in performance consulting, change management, strategic employee development, leadership, organizational improvement, coaching, mentoring, and team development. The certificate is ideal for professionals interested in talent development, workforce development, human resource development, organizational leadership, consulting, and performance improvement roles across a variety of industries.
Coursework emphasizes practical application through the analysis of real-world workplace issues, development of performance improvement strategies, and implementation of solutions designed to improve organizational outcomes. Students learn to evaluate performance needs, facilitate organizational change, improve workforce effectiveness, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
At Eastern Illinois University, students benefit from experienced faculty, flexible learning opportunities designed for working professionals, and a curriculum grounded in applied practice. The certificate provides a valuable credential that demonstrates expertise in performance improvement and helps graduates advance their careers while making meaningful contributions to organizational success.
Degree: Certificate
Completion time: 18 Credit Hours
Resources
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