Workplace Performance Improvement
Workplace E-Learning and Performance Support
Workplace Instructional Design
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Workplace Performance Improvement
The Graduate Certificate in Workplace Performance Improvement is designed for individuals who wish to develop skills in diagnosing and solving performance problems in the workplace. This program emphasizes the practical application of process models, tools, and techniques to workplace performance improvement situations. See the application procedure.
WPI Graduate Certificate Requirements
| Graduate Certificate in Workplace Performance Improvement | Credits |
|---|---|
| OPWL 529 Needs Assessment OR OPWL 530 Evaluation (PREREQ 536) | 4 |
| OPWL 536 Foundations of Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning | 4 |
| OPWL 560 Workplace Performance Improvement (PREREQ 536, and 529 or 530) |
4 |
| OPWL 577 Change Management (PREREQ 536) |
3 |
| OPWL 578 Designing Sustainable Organizations (PREREQ 536) |
3 |
| Certificate requirements total | 18 |
Workplace E-Learning and Performance Support
The Graduate Certificate in Workplace E-Learning and Performance Support (WELPS) is designed for individuals who wish to develop skills in developing and managing e-learning and performance support in the workplace. This program emphasizes the competencies required to design, develop, and manage workplace e-learning and performance support systems. See the application procedure.
WELPS Graduate Certificate Requirements
| Graduate Certificate in Workplace E-Learning and Performance Support (WELPS) | Credits |
|---|---|
| OPWL 536 Foundations of Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning | 4 |
| OPWL 525 E-Learning Principles & Practices (PRE/COREQ 536) |
3 |
| OPWL 523 Rapid E-Learning Development (PRE/COREQ 536) |
3 |
| OPWL 550 Blended Learning for Performance Improvement (PRE/COREQ 536) |
3 |
| OPWL 551 E-Learning Content Design (PRE/COREQ 536) |
3 |
| Certificate requirements total | 16 |
Workplace Instructional Design
The OPWL department offers a graduate program leading to a certificate in Workplace Instructional Design (WIDe). The graduate certificate in WIDe emphasizes the knowledge and skills required to create instructional programs designed to improve employee productivity. The certificate in WIDe is intended for individuals who are interested in designing, developing, and delivering learning programs for business and industry, government agencies, the military, and nonprofit organizations. See the application procedure.
WIDe Graduate Certificate Requirements
| Graduate Certificate in Workplace Instructional Design (WIDe) | Credits |
|---|---|
| OPWL 536 Foundations of Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning | 4 |
| OPWL 535 Principles of Adult Learning | 4 |
| OPWL 537 Instructional Design (PREREQ: OPWL 536 & OPWL 535) |
4 |
| OPWL 538 Instructional Strategies
(OPWL Course substitution recommendation: |
3 |
| OPWL 547 Advanced Instructional Design for the Workplace (PREREQ: OPWL 537) |
3 |
| Certificate requirements total | 18 |