Performance Management Certificate

Certificate Overview

Advance your career as a human resources specialist, training professional, or researcher with this three-course certificate program. The curriculum covers the core competencies needed to practice as an industrial/organizational psychologist or human resources professional, including:

• An overview of job analysis, employee selection, and performance appraisal
• Methods for job analysis, competency modeling, and developing performance management systems
• Strategies for designing and evaluating organizational training programs

The Performance Management Certificate provides an introduction to the concepts and practices related to systems and technologies that help manage the performance of individuals in organizations. It is designed for professionals involved with recruitment, selection, placement, training, and performance management of employees and staff in organizations.

This certificate is a companion to the Master of Applied Industrial/Organizational Psychology degree. The credits completed as part of this certificate can be applied toward the degree after formal admission per University transfer policies. However, successful completion of the courses or certificate does not guarantee admission to the degree program.

Prerequisites

You can register for individual certificate courses as long as you meet the prerequisites.

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or business is required.
• Prior research experience or work in human resources is desirable, but not necessary.

Curriculum

To obtain the certificate, you must successfully complete the following three required courses for a total of 9 credits: