Training & Development

The Graduate Program in Training and Development prepares tomorrow’s leaders in the growing field of workplace learning and performance. Our students develop a highly marketable skill set and are prepared to take an integral role in reshaping tomorrow’s workforce. As you interact with expert faculty and practitioners, you will develop cutting-edge skills linked to a wide array of career opportunities in corporate training, e-learning, performance improvement, consulting and organization development. We offer the following programs:

• Master of Arts (MA) in Training and Development
• Master of Arts (MA) in Human Performance Improvement
• Graduate Credential in Training and Development
• Graduate Credential in E-Learning
• Graduate Credential in Instructional Design
• Graduate Credential in Online Teaching
• Graduate Credential in Human Performance Improvement  

Our classes are taught by a dedicated group of full-time professors and industry leaders who use analytical and creative approaches in a highly energizing, constructivist format. You will be called upon to solve real-life problems and develop the capability to hit the ground running in your chosen profession. Courses are mapped to ASTD Competencies, so you are assured of receiving the most relevant curriculum that transfers
to the workplace.

You can earn your master’s degree or credential by taking courses on campus in downtown Chicago, in northwest suburban Schaumburg or fully online. Plus, you can complete any of these programs on a part-time or accelerated full-time basis.

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Current T&D News

Social Protection in Europe: How it Affects Quality of Work and Employment

May 22, 2012

Guest Blogger: Asma Hashmi In a recent trip to various cities in Europe, including Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and London, I learned that  European countries have laws protecting employee rights, even if employees aren’t doing work that’s up to par.  Employees … Continue reading →

Designing Cost-Effective Performance Solutions

May 14, 2012

Matching needs to economic solutions is a fine art.  Kirsten Blom shows you how. By Kirsten Blom After conducting a needs analysis for a client, what’s the first thing you think about when starting the design process? Aside from figuring out … Continue reading →

“Says Who?” Evidence-Based Learning as a Best Practice

Apr 30, 2012

“That’s just school!” A statement expressed numerous times by numerous individuals for numerous reasons. I’ve certainly heard it. My guess is that you have, too. You may have even said it yourself, “That’s fine, because there are times when that … Continue reading →

Are you techno-literate?

Apr 23, 2012

By Kathleen Iverson In the past, technology was for e learning designers and not part of the required skill repertoire for trainers, OD practitioners, HPI professionals, and the rest of us.   But today and in the foreseeable future, skill in … Continue reading →

Complimentary Webinar Three Must-Dos for Virtual Training

Apr 12, 2012

Virtual Training: Preparing for Success Date: Thursday, April 19, 2012 Time: 9:00 AM Pacific / 12:00 PM Eastern When rolling out virtual training to your workforce, how can you ensure it goes smoothly? Join Training magazine on Thursday, April 19, … Continue reading →

You’re Invited to “Careers in HPI and OD”

Mar 22, 2012

The Graduate Program in Training and Development presents “Careers in Human Performance Improvement (HPI) and Organization Development (OD)” on April 3 from 6-8:30 at the Gage Building (18 S Michigan Ave), 2nd floor commons. Judith Hale, President of the International … Continue reading →

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