Overview

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. Through coursework in training systems, performance improvement, assessment and evaluation, instructional design, and strategic employee development, students gain the skills needed to design, deliver, and evaluate effective learning initiatives that support organizational success.

Students gain practical experience applying learning and development strategies to real-world workplace challenges while strengthening leadership, communication, and organizational effectiveness skills. The certificate pairs especially well with EIU's Master of Science in Talent Development program, allowing students to earn a valuable credential while expanding their expertise in learning, performance improvement, and workforce development. EIU's experienced faculty, flexible learning opportunities for working professionals, and career-focused curriculum help students build skills that are highly valued across business, education, healthcare, government, nonprofit, and corporate environments.

Degree: Certificate

Completion time: 18 Credit Hours

Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Resources

- Program Information in EIU Catalog
- Program Sheet
- Department Flyer
- Curriculum Sheet

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