COIP Certificate in Organizational and Industrial Psychology

About the Course

Industrial-Organizational (I/O) Psychology is a field in which psychologists apply strategic and practical thinking to areas including corporate strategy, stakeholder relations, and organization design and operations. The specialty of I/O is characterized by the scientific study of human behavior in organizations and the workplace. It focuses on deriving principles of individual, group and organizational behavior and applying this knowledge to the solution of problems at work. As the workplace continues to become more interconnected at a global level, successful employees need to utilize culturally appropriate assessment and intervention skills to help organizations solve problems, enhance performance, and manage the complexities of today’s business environment.
The distinct focus of I/O psychology is on human behavior in work settings. Therefore, the populations affected by the practice of I/O psychology include individuals in and applicants to business, industry, labor, public (including non-profit), academic, community and health organizations. This training will provide a foundational overview of business psychology components as well as an opportunity to practice skills and receive expert feedback.