Evelyn T. Stone College of Professional Studies

Graduate Certificate Descriptions
Training and Development

The TRDV Program offers a variety of Graduate Certificates to suit your interests and career goals.

Graduate Certificate in E-Learning

The Graduate Certificate in E-Learning provides you with the foundational knowledge and skills to effectively participate in the design, development and implementation of e-Learning programs. The program's project-based approach allows you to gain knowledge of and demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: instructional design theory and practice, e-Learning strategies, and online courseware design and development. All courses are offered on both campuses and online.

Required Courses (15 semester hours)

TRDV 400 Introduction to Training and Development

TRDV 450 Learning Technologies

TRDV 451 Instructional Systems Design

In addition, two courses from the following:

TRDV 432 E-Learning Strategy

TRDV 438 Blended Learning Solutions

TRDV 439 E-Learning Course Design

TRDV 453 E-Learning Course Production

Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design

Instructional design is a cornerstone in the field of training and development. This certificate will provide students with knowledge in the basics of instructional design. Areas of study include instructional systems design, evaluation research, needs assessment, return on investment, adult learning concepts and designing for online delivery. All courses are offered on both campuses and online.

Required Courses (15 semester hours)

TRDV 400 Introduction to Training and Development

TRDV 411 Instructional Methods and Delivery

TRDV 450 Learning Technologies

TRDV 451 Instructional Systems Design

In addition, one course from the following:

TRDV 422 Adult Learning Theory and Application

TRDV 434 Evaluation Research Method

TRDV 439 E-Learning Course Design

TRDV 441 Human Performance Technology

Graduate Certificate in Training and Development

Designed for professionals in the training and development field who would like to receive formal education in the subject as well as those who have an interest in the training and development field, but are not yet working in it. The graduate certificate may be taken to enhance a Master's degree or as a preliminary step toward attaining one. All courses are offered on both campuses and online.

Required Courses (15 semester hours)

TRDV 400 Introduction to Training and Development

TRDV 411 Instructional Methods and Delivery or TRDV 451 Instructional Systems Design

TRDV 450 Learning Technologies

In addition, two electives in the Training and Development curriculum.

Graduate Certificate in Performance Consulting

This certificate will provide students with cutting edge skills needed by performance consultants. The three required courses in the certificate form a foundation of knowledge that will prepare learners to assess organizational needs, identify and implement solutions, and generate support. Two elective course allows students to customize the certificate according to individual interests. All courses are offered on both campuses and online.

Required Courses (15 semester hours)

TRDV 400 Introduction to Training and Development

TRDV 424 Communication and Consulting Skills

TRDV 441 Human Performance Technology

In addition, two courses from the following:

TRDV 423 Team Building and Leadership Skills

TRDV 425 Project Management

TRDV 426 Organization Communication

TRDV 427 Organization Analysis and Design

TRDV 428 Workplace Diversity

TRDV 433 Managing Organizational Change

TRDV 435 Organization Development

Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching

Training and education delivered via the web is prevalent in organizations today. This certificate explores the pedagogy and provides skills and techniques needed to effectively deliver learning through an online medium. Areas of study include instructional design, online teaching theory and application and adult learning concepts. All courses are offered on both campuses and online.

Required courses (9 semester hours)

TRDV 401 Online Teaching Theory and Application

TRDV 422 Adult Learning Theory

TRDV 451 Instructional Systems Design

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