Organization Development and Change: Consulting Skills

To become effective OD consultants and OD practitioners hands-on experience is necessary. After completing the certificate program, students will have skills and competencies that can be applied to help the organizations they serve continuously improve and maximize potential as OD consultants and OD practitioners. All candidates are required to take the 12-credits of prescribed courses related to consulting skills for organization development and change.

1. OBTAIN KNOWLEDGE BASE: Students will obtain a critical knowledge base in organization development and change, appreciative inquiry, and process consultation.
2. LEAD GROUPS: Students will strategically lead both small group and large group change initiatives.
3. USE RESOURCES: Students will use various resources for developing, implementing, evaluating, and marketing organization development programs.
4. OBSERVE AND FACILITATE CHANGE: Students will observe group dynamics and facilitate change efforts.

Degree Requirements and Academic Credentials:
4-6 year Bachelor's Degree.
Official transcript; official certification of degree and date awarded; documents required in English only. Documents must be issued by the school with the official stamps and signature.

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