The Organizational Learning and Instructional Technology Program of the University of New Mexico offers a professional development certificate in organizational learning, which offers knowledge and skill development for professionals who are involved in organizational learning, organizational development, program development and evaluation. The 12 credit-hour program consists of graduate level courses that provide external and internal consultants and professionals the latest skills and theories on organizational change and development.
The following are the three OLIT courses required for this Certificate:
- OLIT 508: Program Evaluation (3) Required
Provides the student with a basic understanding of the evaluation process, the application of evaluations in determining the effectiveness and/or value of a learning experience both in the classroom and in the workplace.
- OLIT 514: Theory and Practice of Organizational Learning (3) Required
This course focuses on the theories and applications of organizational learning strategies and process. The relationship between individual and team learning to organizational learning will be addressed throughout the course.
- OLIT 541: Organizational Consulting Theory and Practice (3) Required
An introduction to the field of consulting. Covers conceptual knowledge of models to increase organizational effectiveness, consultant role responsibilities and needs assessment, and evaluation techniques used in consulting practices.
Plus one other course from below:
- OLIT 540: Foundations of HRD and Instructional Technology
(Introduction to Organizational Learning and Instructional Technologies) (3)
Foundations of HRD (training, organization, and career development) and its role in facilitating individual, group, and organizational learning. Students will also be introduced to instructional technologies that facilitate learning.
- OLIT 545: Leadership and Management of Organizational Learning
(Administration of Training & Development Programs) (3)
Focuses on the leadership and management issues of supporting learning in organizations. Emphasis is on leading and managing learning and training practices and relevant research on organizational learning.
- OLIT 507: Designing Knowledge Management Solutions (3)
This is a course on the application of general principles and techniques for managing knowledge workers and their work. After taking this course, students will be able to design, develop, and deliver interventions to support the creation, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge in organizations.
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