Why ODU for Industrial Training?

Advance your career with an Industrial Training certificate and master the skills needed to train and develop employees effectively! 

This program equips you with the knowledge and skills to design and deliver valued training programs that improve industrial processes, safety standards and technical operations.

Coursework in this certificate may count toward an OSHA 10 certification, enhancing your readiness for the workforce.

Enhance your career in manufacturing, engineering and other technical fields with the skills to improve both individual and organizational performance.

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Who should earn an industrial training certificate?

You already have an area of technical expertise. Our coursework prepares both civilians and military service members to step into new roles as trainers and instructors.

If you've been asked to develop and deliver training programs on-the-job, or you want to be equipped to answer that need, this certificate program is for you!

Looking for a bachelor's degree? Check out our online Training Specialist bachelor's program. You can also add training courses to your bachelor's degree as an online minor.

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Program Information

Total
21 Credit Hours

Topics include:

  • Workforce Supervision
  • Instructional Systems Development
  • Instructional Methods in Occupational Studies
  • Communication Technology
  • Technology and Society
  • Industrial/Organizational Psychology
  • Interpersonal Relations

See Course Descriptions in ODU's Undergraduate Catalog

Access course materials online from any location. Many classes don't have a scheduled meeting time, so you can fit class into your personal schedule. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times.

All courses follow an accelerated eight-week format.

Total
21 Credit Hours

Topics include:

  • Workforce Supervision
  • Instructional Systems Development
  • Instructional Methods in Occupational Studies
  • Communication Technology
  • Technology and Society
  • Industrial/Organizational Psychology
  • Interpersonal Relations

See Course Descriptions in ODU's Undergraduate Catalog

Access course materials online from any location. Many classes don't have a scheduled meeting time, so you can fit class into your personal schedule. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times.

All courses follow an accelerated eight-week format.

Cost & Aid

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In-state Virginia Residents
$408 per credit hour*
Out-of-State Students
$439 per credit hour

Active duty military students may qualify for a discounted undergraduate tuition rate.

These tuition rates are effective Fall 2024 and subject to change. 

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* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

Careers in Industrial Training

Training specialists are valued by many organizations. Their most common tasks include presenting information, directing structured learning experiences, and managing group discussions and group services.

Training specialists also may arrange on-the-job training for new hires and conduct workshops or training for veteran employees.

People who successfully complete this certificate can go on to hold full-time positions or work as consultants in roles such as the ones below.

Training and Development Specialists
Growth
11.5%
Median Salary
$64,340
Human Resources Specialists
Growth
7.9%
Median Salary
$67,650
Training and Development Managers
Growth
7.3%
Median Salary
$125,040

Undergraduate Certificate Enrollment

Our dedicated enrollment team will guide your transition to ODUGlobal.

Contact us if you have questions about admission requirements, transferring credits, or application deadlines.

Ready to Apply?

To this certificate by itself, you will apply to ODU as a non-degree seeking undergraduate student.

Already an ODU student? Talk to your advisor about adding this certificate to your plan of study.

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