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

Professional Portfolio: Begin with the End in Mind

Feb 01, 2012

Each student in the Graduate Program in Training and Development will leave us with a well-designed portfolio that documents the expertise  developed in our curriculum.   Many of our graduates have told us that their portfolio was essential to their landing a … Continue reading →

Join the Discussion: T & D, HPI and Social Justice

Jan 16, 2012

Welcome back - Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a federal holiday in the United States; the university is, of course, closed. To honor Dr. King, I’d like to begin a conversation about the role of Training & Development … Continue reading →

CCASTD is looking for volunteers

Jan 11, 2012

  E-Learning Instructional Designers – Storyboard production Looking for volunteers to create storyboards for e-learning. The need is for volunteers to develop 2 storyboards/lessons each. Lesson themes, learning goals, storyboard templates and an on-line volunteer support forum are all provided. … Continue reading →

Are you ready to train online in 2012?

Jan 11, 2012

Start the New Year right- sign up for a complimentary Webinar! The following free Webinars are being offered in January: Learning Technologies: Transforming your Workforce 3 Steps to Virtual Training Click on the “News and Events” page to register.

Why You Belong in the New E-Learning Course Development & Delivery Class

Oct 28, 2011

Guest Blogger: Daniel Harbecke To prepare future trainers for the e-Learning revolution, Roosevelt University is pleased to offer its latest cutting-edge course in technology: TRDV 453 E-Learning Course Development & Delivery. Designed to be an in-depth introduction to the tools … Continue reading →

A Change in the Assessment Deliverable?

Oct 10, 2011

Guest Blogger: Barbara Klein Writing assessments is one of the more labor-intensive work components inherent in the role of instructional and curriculum design. At the same time, it is most rewarding when this deliverable is in place and aligned to … Continue reading →

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