About this Program

This program is designed especially for military and civilian instructors and trainers. It is directed to those individuals who possess technical skills in the military, industry, career and technical centers, or community colleges and would like to become a trainer in their respective fields of interest.

Program Highlights

  • Available on-campus and online

  • Consists of seven courses for a total of 21 credit hours

  • Offered to students majoring in other disciplines

  • Combines discipline specific courses with technical courses on training and development

  • Graduates learn to assess performance issues and propose training solutions

  • Goal of graduates is to improve individual and organizational productivity

AT A GLANCE
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Degree Earned
Undergraduate Certificate
Delivery Modes
On-Campus

Careers

Check out these ideas from ODU Career Development Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Training and Development Specialists

$64,700 Median Salary

Design and conduct training and development programs to improve individual and organizational performance. May analyze training needs.

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Industrial Training at ODU?
Students entering the Undergraduate Certificate program in Industrial Training should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission.
  • An overall grade point average of 2.0 or above in all courses specified as a requirement for the certificate is required for the award of the certificate. Students must complete a minimum of six hours in upper-level courses required for the certificate through courses offered by Old Dominion University.

Transfer

At ODU, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...

Cost

Estimated rates for the 2023-24 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.

Active Duty Military Rate
Cost Per-Credit $250
Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit $393
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Cost Per-Credit $407
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit $1,073

Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ODU. For more information visit University Student Financial aid

Contact

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4115 EDUCATION BUILDING
NORFOLK, 23529