Cultivating leadership competencies and self-awareness to motivate and lead others through change and uncertainty is fundamental to talent development success. Participants will learn to positively influence individuals, build organizational relationships, and prepares practitioners to manage planned and unexpected change at the individual, team, and organizational levels.
The target audience for the Strategic Leadership in Talent Development Certificate is anyone involved in training and/or talent/human resource development, with an undergraduate degree, and is interested in learning more about effective leadership techniques, building collaboration skills, and managing change to improve organizational performance.
Advance your career by earning the Workforce DevelopmentSpecialist (WDS) certificate through the University of Wisconsin –Stout! Whether you are pursuing an undergraduate/graduatecertificate or registered apprenticeship, classes in the WDScertificate will help you build foundational training anddevelopment competencies, leverage technology to facilitatelearning, and manage change to improve individual, team, andorganizational performance. Online and asynchronous deliveryof courses allows greater flexibility to manage competingemployee and organizational priorities.
“Earn as you learn” by enrolling in the Workforce DevelopmentSpecialist (WDS) certificate and Wisconsin Department of Laborregistered apprenticeship. The WDS apprenticeship requires 144hours (9 college credits) of related instruction and provides 2000hours (one year) of paid on-the-job training for apprentices toapply their newly acquired knowledge and skills to developindi...
The Organizational Development and Conculting Certificate (ODCC) is designed to enhance your consulting abilities and increase your value as a strategic partner to drive positive change within organizations. The nine-credit ODCC combines theory and practical application to develop a comprehensive understanding of organizational development principles, strategies, and essential internal/external consulting skills. Certificate participants will gain the expertise to address organizational challenges, enhance individual/team/organizational performance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
The Oganizational Development and Consulting Certificate is ideal for professionals seeking to advance their careers in organizational development, change management, human resources, consulting roles, and/or individuals who are responsible for driving organizational change or improving team performance.
The Master of Science in Training and Talent Development (TTD) prepares professionals to successfully lead workplace learning, performance, and change at the individual, group, and organizational levels regardless of sector or industry. The custom instruction (CI) courses in the TTD program are delivered asynchronously online, allowing for greater flexibility to meet working adults' personal and professional lifestyles. The program also has an engaged Program Advisory Committee that provides valuable insight and guidance to influence the future direction of the curriculum and, ultimately, the talent development capabilities of the students who graduate from the program.
Ranked #4 in the U.S. News and World Report (2021), Key is the global public sector leadership program of choice because it challenges good managers to become extraordinary leaders who build an environment for organized success.
Established in 1975, the Key Executive Leadership Program is a graduate course of study in the skills, knowledge, and values needed by top-level public executives and offers participants the perspectives and competencies necessary for effective performance in high level executive work.
Ashland University's MBA program is designed to provide flexibility in terms of curriculum, learning style, and pace through the program. The curriculum is structured into a series of 30 credit hours, at minimum. For accelerated program options, the courses are completed over 6 sessions that span just under 12 months. The Ashland MBA Program is also available in a part-time format, and part-time students typically complete the program within two years. More than 12 specialization options are offered, with the ability for students to customize their own specialization. The Ashland University MBA program helps students develop their business acumen, ability to lead people and manage organizations effectively.
Ashland MBA Program Options
MBA: Human Resource Management
MBA students specializing in HR can create strategic human resource plans, initiatives, and activities to meet organizational needs and significantly impact the success of an organization. We’ve researched and designed specialized coursework covering the latest HR best practices and management strategies. Everything learned in the classroom is hands on and about applying theory. Key topic areas include creating and implementing strategic human resources initiatives; evaluating the effectiveness and financial impact of human resource activities; talent recruitment, training, development, management, reward and retention strategies; effective labor relations practices; and creating healthy, safe, and compliant work environments.
Organizational Training and Development Online Degree
This degree will give you the credential to move your career from “doing” to “teaching.” The program offers a great opportunity to study with your peers – adults with substantial work experience. Not only do you learn from the professor and curriculum, but also from the students’ real-world perspectives. And you can learn online from wherever you need to be and when it’s convenient for you.
Organizational Leadership Online Degree
This degree will give you the credential to advance your career in any company or industry, or to move your career in a new direction. The program offers a great opportunity to study with your peers – adults with substantial work experience. Not only do you learn from the professor and curriculum, but also from the students’ real-world perspectives. And you can learn online from wherever you need to be and when it’s convenient for you.
