Human Performance Improvement Education
There are many different options available to the Human Performance Improvement and learing and development professional to help improve their skills. Some of the top educational opportunities in Human Performance Improvement are listed below. Some of the educational resources involve eLearning or online learning programs, some involve classroom graduate programs, some are online resources, while others are professional societies. All of these are targeted at helping instructional designers, corporate trainers, human resource professionals, elearning professionals and others gain the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Wether it is a certificate, a degree, or just some introductory classes you can find it through the recommendations below.
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INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT 
"Founded in 1962, the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) is the leading international association dedicated to improving productivity and performance in the workplace. ISPI represents performance improvement professionals throughout the United States, Canada, and 40 other countries. ISPI's mission is to develop and recognize the proficiency of our members and advocate the use of Human Performance Improvement. Assembling THE Performance Improvement Conference and other educational events like Principles & Practices and the ProSeries workshops, publishing books and periodicals, and supporting research are some of the ways ISPI works toward achieving this mission. "
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AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
ASTD began as a training and deveopment organization, but "In recent years, ASTD has widened its focus to connect learning and performance to measurable results. In 2000, the organization chose to refer to itself just by the letters ASTD, to recognize that the profession looks far beyond training in its quest to “create a world that works better.” ASTD has educational programs, resources, books, etc that are invaluable to the Human Performance Improvement professional.
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UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO ONLINE RESOURCE
"Professors at the University of Colorado put together this online resource full of links to models, professional papers, and numbers of other useful resources."
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"The Human Performance Improvement master's programs at UWF help individuals develop proficiencies in resolving performance problems in military, business and industry, and educational systems. Graduates of the program work in a variety of settings, partnering with management to achieve optimal employee performance. They often serve as performance consultants in human resource or training departments with a Human Performance Improvement focus."
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"The Instructional and Performance Technology (IPT) department is one of seven departments in the College of Engineering at Boise State University. It offers a Master of Science degree in IPT and two graduate certificates in Human Performance Improvement (HPT) and Workplace E-Learning and Performance Support (WELPS). IPT courses are offered both on campus and online, allowing professionals of Human Performance Improvement to earn their degrees and/or certificates by taking IPT on-campus courses only, or IPT online courses only, or a combination of both types."
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At this college you can earn university credit for education you do through ISPI. "Excelsior College helps busy working adults earn the degrees they need with flexible distance education programs. The College, formerly Regents College, was founded in 1971 on the fundamental philosophy that what you know is more important than where or how you learned it. We recognize that adult learners can attain college-level knowledge in many ways. Our name, which means "Ever Upward," depicts how, with over 130,000 graduates, we propel students just like you toward their goals. "
