Benefits Participants expand their knowledge with the latest information in the training field. The Certificate Program for the Training Specialist has been designed by an advisory board of UW faculty and leading corporate trainers in the Seattle area. This program was developed in cooperation with the American Society for Training and Development, and approved by the UW College of Education and Department of Speech Communication. Program instructors are practicing professionals who have teaching experience and expertise in the training field.
Courses are practical and require work-related projects.
This program provides an excellent opportunity for participants to network with other professionals involved with training. A permanent record of coursework is kept. In addition to organizational trainers, this program is appropriate for those who have professional or technical expertise in business, government and other organizations and have been asked to provide staff training. The program can accept a limited number of qualified applicants seeking a new career in training. Course Descriptions Classes are held on Saturdays at UW Educational Outreach in Bellevue.