Organizational Development Programs

Department of Human Development and Consumer Sciences

The programs listed here can be tailored to meet your organization's needs. If you are interested in re-designing any of the programs below, contact Manzur Vasquez at 713-743-4692

To register for any of these programs, visit the Continuing Education Website.

Trainer Certificate Program

The Trainer Certificate Program is a blended face-to-face and online course for professionals who are emerging and/or experienced trainers.

In this program you will learn:

  • strategic approaches to training design
  • developing interactive content
  • measuring learning outcomes
  • delivering a positive learning experience

The program is offered as a project-based workshop delivered in 4 modules (2½ days per module-8 total).

Additional online activities and virtual group meetings will be assigned (4 cumulative hrs every other week).

Course includes dynamic online functions and materials: discussions, chat, quizzes, flashcards, crossword puzzles, etc..

Any of these modules fulfills the 15hrs of the Train the Trainer requirements to obtain the "Registered Trainer Level" in the Texas Early Care and Education Career Development System (TEECEC).

Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP)

The ASTD Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) Campus Program prepares professionals to take ASTD's CPLP Certification Examination. The CPLP provides participants with a systematic approach to reviewing the knowledge, attitudes and skills needed for learning and performance professionals.

E-Learning Certificate Series

  • 4 learning modules (can be taken separately)
  • Articulate, Captivate, Web Conferencing (Adobe Connect), Learning Management Systems (Moodle)
  • Project-based instruction with some supporting materials provided
  • Saturdays 9am-4pm

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Students will leave with a functional understanding of both general and ad-hoc methods for designing and launching courses.

Certificates of completion are awarded to those taking all 4 modules in one year.

To register, visit the Continuing Education Website.

Facilitation Certificate: Managing Group Processes

This course is organized in a "blended" format where parts of this class are completed online in between our face-to-face meetings. Participants will gain an understanding of current research and practice on facilitator roles, techniques and methods that can be used to support and guide small group processes.

  • Discuss current research and trends in small group and team facilitation.
  • Describe the role of human resource development professionals as group facilitators.
  • Explain facilitator competencies and issues that concern small group facilitation processes.
  • Plan and use facilitative techniques and methods appropriate for small group and team settings.
  • Reflect and assess individual and group effectiveness in facilitative settings.

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Participants gain a formal understanding of facilitator roles, technique and methods. Participants gain a solid research and practice foundation.

To register, visit the Continuing Education Website.

Certificate in Strategic Foresight

The Strategic Foresight program is offered as a 5-day, project-based, face-to-face workshop. Participants learn to anticipate disruptive change and work towards the creation of transformational change, in order to influence the future of their organizations, companies and communities. Participants can obtain the Certificate if they complete a project within a given number of weeks after the program delivery.

Designing Organization Development Interventions - 2.4 CEUs

Apply behavioral science knowledge and practices to improve individual, group and organization effectiveness. Learn to identify, evaluate and design appropriate interventions to move an organization to a desired future state. Includes a selection of readings and discussions.

Instructor: Dr. Consuelo Waight

Certificate in Retailing and Consumer Science

Are you seeking to enhance your skills, extend your current capabilities, or prepare for a job promotion? A Certificate in Retailing and Consumer Science from one of the country's premier programs will get you that competitive edge in your career.

The department of Human Development and Consumer Science, currently offers five undergraduate certificate programs for professional advancement and/or an academic foundation for participants who wish to transition to the bachelor's degree.

For more information on any of these call 713-743-4637, or e-mail: kawelsh@uh.edu