Why ODU for Industrial Training?

Advance your career by becoming a leader in workforce development. Designed for professionals who already possess deep subject matter expertise, our online certificate equips you with the knowledge and skills to train, mentor, and build capacity in others.

This program enhances your ability to design, deliver, and evaluate effective learning programs that drive individual and organizational performance. You'll learn real-world strategies applicable across sectors.

Whether you work in business, healthcare, education, government, or the military, this certificate helps you translate your knowledge into high-impact training initiatives.

Courses in this certificate follow an accelerated eight-week format.

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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

Courses in this program follow an accelerated 8-week format.

Many classes don't have a scheduled meeting time, so you can fit class into your personal schedule. You will access course materials and complete assignments online. The instructor may schedule specific deadlines for assignments or specific times to take exams.

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

Courses in this program follow an accelerated 8-week format.

Many classes don't have a scheduled meeting time, so you can fit class into your personal schedule. You will access course materials and complete assignments online. The instructor may schedule specific deadlines for assignments or specific times to take exams.

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

Whether you work in business, healthcare, education, government, or the military, this certificate helps you translate your knowledge into high-impact training initiatives—empowering you to lead with confidence in any professional setting.

Training specialists often present information to learners or stakeholders, direct structured learning, and manage group training services. They may arrange on-the-job training for new hires and conduct workshops or training for veteran employees.

Students who successfully complete this certificate can use their education immediately in full-time positions or consulting work.

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

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 take courses for this certificate, you must apply to ODU as a non-degree seeking student.

Already studying with ODUGlobal? Talk to your student success director about adding this certificate to your degree plan.

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