OLPD Certificates
OLPD Certificates
Develop a specific area of knowledge or skill set by pursuing a certificate. OLPD offers undergraduate certificates in Sales, Human Resource Development and Adult Education.
Certificates are opportunities to:
Provide additional recognition of professional expertise, particularly when combined with a degree.
Earn a credential that distinguishes you from other job candidates.
Obtain specialized knowledge and feel confident and self-assured in your work.
Sales Certificate
The Sales certificate will provide you with unique experiences in furthering your knowledge in sales education while developing practical skills for sales training. The Sales certificate curriculum embodies an important focus on education and human development as you will learn and apply critical models for sales education and training. Models for sales education include a focus on peer to peer instruction for the sales cycle. In this process, you will learn applications for teaching sales topics to a sales organization, and how to identify growth opportunities for further sales training.
Tip: Coursework for the Sales certificate closely aligns with BME coursework. BME majors who pursue the Sales certificate will take two 2-credit practical sales coursework to receive the Sales certificate. (BME students must still apply.)
Eligibility: All degree-seeking students at the University of Minnesota who have earned at least 60 credits are eligible to apply.
Human Resource Development Certificate
Human Resource Development is a growing field analyzing what organizations need in human capacity and what individuals need in order to feel capable and connected in their work. Our certificate focuses on the practical application of Human Resource Development theory and research.
Boost your organization's effectiveness through research-driven practices. Learn how to identify gaps in skills, knowledge, and technology for organizational units, and be able to understand and recommend a variety of development approaches and options.
Adult Education Certificate
Developing a practice of lifelong learning helps others to feel fulfilled and inspires social change. With a certificate in Adult Education, you can advise on workplace or public policy and provide knowledge of best practices.
This certificate prepares you with specialized skills and knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities adult learners face in educational growth, professional development, and personal enrichment. Learn about advanced strategies in teaching adults, and hone your own abilities in conveying facts and theories in a persuasive and motivational way.