Graduate Certificate in Workplace Learning
Purdue University’s fully online Graduate Certificate in Workplace Learning equips professionals in human resources, quality improvement and organizational leadership with skills in instructional design, educational technology and strategic assessment. This program builds a foundation in workplace learning and can also be applied toward the Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in Learning Design and Technology.
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Overview
Graduate Certificate in Workplace Learning
The fully online Graduate Certificate in Workplace Learning from Purdue University prepares professionals to design, assess, and implement workplace-based learning programs. Whether you work in human resources, quality improvement, organizational leadership or another industry, the program provides transferable skills in instructional design, educational technology and organizational evaluation. Courses emphasize practical strategies and the latest research in learning theory and instructional communication.
Students gain tools to improve employee performance and align professional development with organizational goals. By completing this program, students build a strong foundation in workplace learning methods that can be applied across diverse industries.
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Program Specifics
Applicants must submit a complete application along with the following materials:
- Completed application form
- Official transcripts from all higher education institutions attended, including a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Current resume
- Nonrefundable application fee
- International applicants must meet English Proficiency Requirements set by the Purdue Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars.
For additional admissions information, including priority admission deadlines, review the full application requirements.
More information on courses and faculty can be found at the program website.
REQUIRED COURSES (9 Credits)
- EDCI 52800 – Human Performance Technology
- EDCI 57200 – Learning Systems Design
- EDCI 57700 – Strategic Assessment and Evaluation
- Curriculum grounded in research-based professional competencies
- Focus on applying instructional theory to real-world contexts
- Students gain immediate, practical skills in instructional design, learner analysis, and human performance technology
- Access to technology badges that enhance knowledge of learning design and development tools
- Flexible admission with three entry points per year
A graduate certificate is a specialized credential that provides advanced knowledge in a specific field. Available to those with a bachelor’s degree, Purdue’s 100% online graduate certificates take less time than a full master’s degree program. They are valuable for individuals looking to quickly advance their careers or pivot to a new industry. Graduate certificates also can serve as a stepping stone toward a master’s degree since they allow students to earn academic credits that may apply to a future graduate program. Ask your enrollment counselor for details or learn more about graduate certificates here.
Career Outcomes
Top Job Titles
- Training and Development Specialists
- Self-Enrichment Teachers
- Training and Development Managers
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
Top Industries
- Elementary and secondary schools
- Colleges, universities and professional schools
- Musical instrument and supplies retailers
- Custom computer programming services
- Junior colleges
Source: Lightcast Analyst, Q3 2025 Data Set (Sept. 2025)
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