Master’s in Corporate Training and Communication
Elevate your career with Purdue's online master’s in Corporate Training and Communication. Learn strategic communication and instructional design, equipping you to create impactful training strategies for different audiences and organizations. Develop real-world expertise and position yourself for a career change or advancement.
Master’s in Corporate Training and Communication
Elevate your career with Purdue’s online master’s in corporate training and communication. Learn strategic communication and instructional design, equipping you to create impactful training strategies for different audiences and organizations. Develop real-world expertise and position yourself for a career change or advancement.
Master’s in Corporate Training and Communication Overview
Elevate your career with Purdue University’s online master’s in corporate training and communication. This program combines strategic communication, instructional design and technology to enhance training effectiveness.
Designed for professionals, it offers flexibility without career interruptions. Graduates gain interdisciplinary expertise, unlocking diverse career opportunities in corporate training and communication across industries. Explore learning theories, instructional design, e-learning and expert problem-solving.
Admission to this master’s program requires a bachelor’s degree in any field.
Master’s Degree Benefits
For many professionals, earning a master’s degree can provide a big return-on-investment. In addition to financial benefits like salary increases and promotions, master’s degrees also help professionals learn in-demand skills, which can improve their job prospects, help them pivot to a new industry, or help them stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.
Many employers value the advanced skills that master’s programs teach, and research shows that job candidates with master’s degrees have average salary increases from 25% to more than 75% in select fields. Ask your enrollment counselor for details on Purdue’s online master’s programs or learn more about the benefits of earning a master’s here.
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More information on courses and faculty can be found at the program website.
In addition to completing a capstone project or practicum applying what they learn, students complete courses in and gain a deeper understanding of:
- Learning theories and Instructional design
- Learning systems design
- Introduction to E-learning
- Strategic Communication
- Strategic Communication and Social Media
- Communication and Leadership
- Strategic Assessment and Evaluation
- Communication Research Methods
Source: LightcastTM (2025). Unique job postings for July 2024-25. Projected growth for years 2019-2029.
Top Job Titles
Corporate training and communication careers span a variety of roles focused on developing employee skills, enhancing organizational learning, and supporting professional growth. These include Corporate Training Manager, Adjunct Instructors, and Program Manager, each contributing to the design, delivery, and coordination of effective training programs. Additionally, Directors of Development and Corporate Trainer play key roles in advancing workforce capabilities and strengthening organizational performance.
Top Industries
Several major industries offer meaningful career opportunities for professionals in corporate training and communication. These include Higher Education, Corporate Training, and Management, all of which rely on skilled communicators and trainers to develop talent, improve organizational effectiveness, and support professional growth across diverse teams and departments.
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