Online Graduate Certificate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (I/O)
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Graduate Certificate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology Overview
Come back and move your career forward with an online I/O psychology certificate. Help organizations become strong environments where all employees can thrive and grow.
- Drive positive change in organizations by improving employee performance, attitudes, behaviors, and work-life balance.
- Master the principles related to workplace productivity, morale, management, and employee working styles.
- Complete a field placement to gain valuable real-world experience.
- Learn from instructors who are active professionals in the field.
Gain the Skills That Employers — and Employees — Need
- Use contemporary theories and information technologies to solve workplace challenges.
- Conduct research in the focal areas of psychology, and learn to leverage findings to help businesses improve.
- Analyze and apply theoretical and conceptual foundations of psychology to arrive at professional practice strategies.
- Evaluate ethical, legal, individual, and sociocultural implications of decisions within the field of psychology.
Get a Head Start on Your Master’s Degree
By completing this certificate, you’ll not only earn a valuable credential to make an immediate impact on your career, but you’ll also lay the groundwork for your next degree. Qualified credits can apply toward a Purdue Global master’s degree in psychology.
A Community of Support
Learn online, but not on your own. Join student organizations such as the Psychology Club, Psi Chi International Honor Society, and Autism Speaks U to build connections in your field. In addition, you can access the Graduate Resource Center for extra support.
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Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
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What Courses Will I Take?
This graduate certificate program offers a rigorous exploration of the theories, methods, and practice of I/O psychology.
Learn how to apply the principles of I/O psychology in business settings through the scientific study of employees, workplaces, and organizations.
Sample Courses
- Industrial/Organizational Theory and Development
- Organizational Management and Behavior
- Workplace Motivation and Attitudes
- Organizational Leadership: Management, Training, and Evaluation
- Human Resources Management
Program Requirements
1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours
Upcoming Start Dates
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
Ways to Save on Time and Tuition
Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.
Transfer Credits
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions.
Financial Aid
Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.
Grants and Loans
Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.
Corporate Partner Benefits
Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.
Military Tuition Reduction
Graduate tuition savings for military include a 17–30% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 14% per credit for veterans for graduate programs.
Prior Military Experience
Earn credit for your military training. We offer credit for ACE-evaluated training and CLEP and DANTES examinations.
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Possible Behavioral Interview Questions for This Field of Study
- Describe a time when you leveraged your understanding of team dynamics or employee motivation to improve performance or collaboration in the workplace. What strategies did you use, and what were the outcomes?
- Describe a situation where you had to develop or improve a training or development program. What steps did you take, and how did you measure its effectiveness?
- Tell me about a time you participated in an organizational review, such as a job analysis or employee feedback survey. How did you translate the findings into actionable strategies that supported business goals?
- Tell me about a time you helped an organization navigate a change initiative, such as a restructuring or culture shift. How did you support employee adaptation?
- Give an example of a time when you identified a gap in employee engagement or satisfaction. How did you address it, and what was the outcome?
Sample Skills Developed and Used in This Field
- Employee Relations
- Project Management
- Human Resource Management
- Performance Management
- Labor Law
- Data Analysis
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Research
- Digital Literacy
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Training and Development
- Organizational Development
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Analytical Thinking
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Prepare yourself for success with a graduate certificate in industrial/organizational psychology.
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