Organizational Learning

The Organization, Information & Learning Sciences Program of the University of New Mexico offers a Professional Development Certificate in organizational learning, which offers knowledge and skill development for professionals who are involved in organizational learning, organizational development, program development, and evaluation. The 12 credit-hour program consists of graduate level courses that provide external and internal consultants and professionals the latest skills and theories on organizational change and development.

The following are the three OILS courses required for this Certificate:

  • OILS 544: Program Evaluation
    Provides the student with a basic understanding of the evaluation process, the application of evaluations in determining the effectiveness and/or value of a learning experience both in the classroom and in the workplace.
  • OILS 542: Theory and Practice of Organizational Learning
    This course focuses on the theories and applications of organizational learning strategies and process. The relationship between individual and team learning to organizational learning will be addressed throughout the course.
  • OILS 554: Consulting and Project Management
    This course is an introduction to major approaches, concepts, and techniques used in the consulting industry.

Plus one other course from below:

  • OILS 540: Foundations of Human Resource Development
    This course is an introduction to major theories, concepts, skills, and techniques in human resource development.
  • OILS 510: Designing Knowledge Management Solutions
    Participants apply general principles and techniques for designing comprehensive knowledge management solutions that combine web-based technologies and organizational interventions. To put a theory into practice, participants utilize an iterative design process in developing a course project.

Questions about the MA Program? 

MA Program Contact

Christopher Larranaga
(505) 277-2137