Applied Industrial Organizational Psychology Certificate Program
Recognized as the nation’s leading graduate school dedicated exclusively to psychology, The Chicago School excels in providing advanced learning opportunities to professionals like you all over the world. One such opportunity is our online-blended Certificate in Applied Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology.
Consisting of eight-week online learning sessions taken over the course of five months, the Industrial Organizational certificate program allows you the flexibility and convenience of obtaining your certificate without infringing on your existing professional and personal responsibilities.
Dedicated exclusively to psychology and related behavioral sciences, a Certificate in Applied I/O Psychology will give you an opportunity to enhance your existing expertise with the following marketable skills:
• How to honestly assess weaknesses and design appropriate remedies at the individual and
organizational level
• How to align leadership development with organizational strategy
• How to network, resolve conflict, and influence strategy within an organization
• How to initiate cross-cultural dialogue and develop organization-wide strategies
The Chicago School’s Certificate in Applied I/O Psychology program is comprised of the following three courses:
EIO 510 Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
This course explores organizations at the individual level, examining the relationship between employees and managers, as well as employees and teams. Students examine the factors that drive productivity and success in organizations, including motivation, diversity, work stress, conflict and negotiation, decision-making, personality, and attitudes.
EIO 511 Organizational Culture & Design (3 credits)
This course explores organizations at the organizational level, examining the relationship between culture and organization design, as well as structure and environment. Students study the impact of change in strategy and technology, environmental turbulence and organizational maturity, and organization development as a means to advance the changing nature of organization. Supporting topics include corporate ethics, life cycle and control, organizational climate, and globalization. Students also develop an organizational change strategy for a company in turmoil.
EIO 525 Management and Leadership (3 credits)
Management and leadership is the heart of organizational life. This course examines how managers and leaders create results by empowering culture and organizational commitment. It leads with the premise that there is no ideal leadership style and that an effective style depends on realistic assessment of the organizational culture, life cycle, and market environment. Students apply management and leadership theory to their own work environment, evaluating how specific situations can be effectively addressed.
Career Applications of the Certificate in Applied I/O Psychology
Ideal for professionals who are seeking to expand their knowledge of the growing industrial and organizational psychology field and apply it to the workplace, our online-blended Certificate in Applied I/O Psychology program is perfectly suited for human resources specialists/supervisors, corporate managers, recruiters, trainers, and staffing professionals who possess a bachelor’s degree.
Empower yourself by powering your future. Let a Certificate in Applied I/O Psychology from The Chicago School help you Transform Yourself, Transform Your World in as little as five months. Call 866-907-4209 and speak to one of our admissions counselors today or request more information.
In just a few months, you can get the training you need to make a difference in your career and your future. For details on what you’ll need to enroll in our psychology certificate programs, visit the Psychology Certificate Programs FAQ.
