Courses
Courses
The online Graduate Certificate in Workplace Learning gives you a well-rounded approach to workplace learning, including topics in human performance technology (HPT), instructional communication, organizational evaluation, strategic assessment, workplace learning and development and more.
Because you can apply your knowledge and skills to a relevant role in any industry, this online graduate certificate benefits your career no matter what field you work in.
EDCI 52800 – Human Performance Technology
This course provides an introduction to human performance technology (HPT). It examines basic concepts and principles of human performance, the theoretical underpinnings of the field, research and application literature and various approaches to solving human performance problems. A systematic approach to the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of performance improvement interventions within organizations is emphasized.
Total Credits: 3
EDCI 57200 – Learning Systems Design
This course is an introduction to the principles of designing instructional materials and to instructional communication theory and techniques. Topics include objectives, student characteristics, media selection, communication variables, message design, and systematic evaluation.
Total Credits: 3
EDCI 57700 – Strategic Assessment and Evaluation
This course explores principles and techniques that can be used to carry out evaluations within an organization. The course also examines several aspects of conducting evaluations, including planning and designing an evaluation, developing appropriate instruments, using various methods to collect information, analyzing information obtained from those methods and communicating results and recommendations. This course is designed to help learners understand the multiple ways that evaluation is used in instructional systems and provides opportunities to design various types of evaluation instruments. A portion of the course will examine the study of learner assessment as part of the evaluation of instructional programs; however, the course’s focus is dedicated to the study of program evaluation.
Total Credits: 3
Careers
Explore Versatile Career Applications for Workplace Learning
With Purdue University’s online Workplace Learning Graduate Certificate, you can help employees develop skills, increase productivity and adapt to workplace changes. This in-demand expertise enables you to create a positive learning culture in the workplace and raise your salary potential in many roles.
For example, PayScale reports that Training Specialists earn an average base salary of $61,482 in 2024 — those with organizational development skills earned a 15% higher salary.1 Workplace learning skills can also enhance corporate trainer, learning consultant, learning specialist and training coordinator roles.
Additional Information
PayScale. “Average Training Specialist Salary.” August 26, 2024. Retrieved September 10, 2024, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Training_Specialist/Salary
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions decisions are based on individual experience and the applicant’s fit with the program.
Below are the materials required for this application. Visit the Office of Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars (OGSPS) website for more information about the requirements below.
- Resume
- Transcripts for every institution of higher education attended, including evidence of an awarded bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- A nonrefundable application fee is required in order for the application to be reviewed and considered for admission.
In addition to the items outlined in the Application Requirements section, international applicants must meet English Proficiency Requirements set by the Purdue Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars.
Please see our webpage on Graduate Application Helpful Tips. If you have any questions after reviewing this information, please reach out to the Office of Graduate Studies.
Graduate Application Steps
- Create an application account and log in to start your graduate application.
- Select the following options for the Workplace Learning Graduate Certificate program:
- Campus and Program Tab:
- Select a Campus: Purdue West Lafayette (PWL)
- Select your proposed graduate major: Curriculum and Instruction
- First Choice Program Details Tab:
- Please select an Area of Interest: Learning Design and Technology
- Please select a degree objective: Workplace Learning Graduate Certificate
- Primary Course Delivery: Distance (Online)
- Campus and Program Tab:
- Some sections of the application that are NOT required include the following:
- In the Additional Information section, faculty selections are not required. Faculty advisors are assigned by the program.
- Test Scores
- Upload required materials.
- International Applicants must meet English Proficiency Requirements set by the Purdue Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars.
- Once you are ready to submit your graduate application, please complete all sections and submit the application. The application must be fully submitted and the application fee paid in order for your application to be reviewed and considered for admission.
- Check the status of your submitted application by logging into the application portal.
Once your application is complete, you will receive an email from the Office of Graduate Studies indicating that your application is complete and will be submitted for review.
| Semester | Priority Application Deadline* |
|---|---|
| Spring | December 1 |
| Summer | April 1 |
| Fall | August 1 |
*Applications submitted after the priority deadline will still be considered.
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Cost
Program Costs
| Tuition* | Indiana Resident | Non-Indiana Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $450 | $670 |
| Credit Hours | 9 | 9 |
| Estimated Tuition Costs** | $4,050 | $6,030 |
Full-time Purdue-West Lafayette employees may be eligible for a 30% tuition discount. If applicable, indicate your PWL employee status when speaking to an admissions counselor.
Additional Information
*The program is billed per credit hour; depending on the number of credit hours will determine your per semester cost. Total Estimated Tuition Cost is based on the total required credit hours. Tuition costs are subject to increase based on approval by the Purdue University Trustees.
*Textbooks and course materials are not included
*Faculty and staff fee remissions are not valid with this program.
**The cost of attending Purdue varies depending on where you choose to live, enrollment in a specific program or college, food and travel expenses, and other variables. The Office of the Bursar website shows estimated costs for the current aid year for students by semester and academic year. These amounts are used in determining a student’s estimated eligibility for financial aid. You can also use our tuition calculator to estimate tuition costs.
Licensure
Licensure Information
This program does not lead to nor result in an educator license within or outside the State of Indiana. For licensure inquiries contact the College of Education, Office of Teacher Education and Licensure (OTEL).
program FACULTY
Learn From the Experts
The full-time Learning Design and Technology faculty at Purdue West Lafayette are internationally recognized leaders for their contributions to instructional design and learning technology research. They publish in top journals, present at global conferences, and shape the field through innovation and scholarship.
Dr. Erin Besser
Dr. Mary Bonhomme
Dr. Peg Ertmer
Dr. George Hanshaw
Dr. Carole Hruskocy
Dr. Hannah Kim
Dr. Nilufer Korkmaz
Dr. Jennifer Lee
Dr. James Lehman
Dr. Judith Lewandowski
Dr. Christopher Mong
Dr. Tim Newby
Dr. David Paredes
Dr. Dana Ruggiero
Dr. Shaun Scott
Dr. Heidi Watson-Held
Frequently asked questions
All three courses for this certificate can count toward the MSEd in Learning Design and Technology as well as the MSEd in Curriculum & Instruction Ed-Tech concentration. Two courses, EDCI 57200 and EDCI 57700, can be applied to the Corporate Training and Communication Master’s degree program.
A maximum of 3 credit hours may be transferred from other institutions toward the online Workplace Learning Graduate Certificate. Transfer credits must be from a graduate level course with a grade of B or higher and cannot come from another conferred degree. You should discuss any potential transfer credit with your enrollment counselor as soon as possible during the admissions process. A final decision on eligibility of transfer credit is made after review by program faculty and the Office of Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars.
Yes! Nearly all students complete the program while working full time. The academic experience varies by student; however, we generally recommend that students plan to spend 15-25 hours per week for each 3-credit course.
Purdue University’s online programs are just as rigorous and challenging as their on-campus counterparts. The main difference is the online format, which allows you the convenience to earn this certificate from anywhere in the world without temporarily relocating to complete a residential program
Coursework for this certificate is asynchronous, meaning that there are not specific times that you need to be in the course. However, interaction with your instructor and peers is a major component of our classes. As an online student at Purdue University, you’ll log into a virtual online classroom interface that includes areas for assignments, discussions, and more. Just like in a traditional classroom, you’ll complete coursework and interact with your instructor and classmates, but it will all be online. You can access and work on your coursework at any time—you just need to complete your assignments according to the schedule posted by your professor.
As an online student, you will have access to a multitude of support resources when you need help or guidance, starting with new student orientation to familiarize yourself with the online learning environment. Other services include a designated student services coordinator, help desk for technical issues, and more.
No, graduate certificates at Purdue DO NOT qualify for financial aid.
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