About the Organization Development Program

Today’s workplace presents challenges we have never faced before. The global economy generates both new markets and increased competition. Revolutionary technologies promise superior products and services, and require organizations to make the right choices for customers and employees. Antioch University New England’s Organization Development (OD) Certificate Program empowers you with the skills, tools, and values to help leaders and their organizations thrive in today’s turbulent environment.

• The theoretical knowledge, technical skills, and self-awareness to become an effective and successful OD consultant, or add OD skills to your current consulting practice.
• The experience and confidence to begin, or expand, your OD consulting practice.

Designed for Working Professionals

The certificate program is carefully designed to meet the needs of working professionals. The program is designed to be completed in one year and includes a mix of workshops and online communication that enables learners to continue to work full-time while enrolled in the program.

Supervised Consulting Project.

A supervised consulting project is an essential component of your program. You work with clients to help them with real issues. This work includes client contracting, data collection and feedback, creating action plans, and delivering interventions.

Support continues after graduation.

The program design includes the use of the cohort model, learning with colleagues who are learning with you from the beginning through the end of the program. The community you join at Antioch New England remains with you after graduation. In addition to the cohort networking group, you have the ongoing support of a faculty mentor who will coach you to help you achieve your professional goals.

Program Delivery

• Begins in Fall
• 1 weekend a month
• 9 to 12 months to complete

Graduate Credits

You may be eligible to transfer earned credits to other graduate degree programs, depending on the degree program requirements. Contact the prospective graduate program that you are interested in for more information.

Admissions Requirements

Application requirements include completion of a written application, official transcripts, personal statement, résumé, two letters of recommendation, and a faculty interview. In addition, candidates should have some understanding of organizational systems and dynamics, which can be demonstrated through prior work experience or course work.

For more information, please contact Peter Smith, MBA, OD Certificate Program Director, or Jennifer Fritz in Admissions. You may also use the links on the left of this page to complete an inquiry request, apply online, download the Application and the Recommendation Form, or find tuition information. If you prefer, you can also contact Admissions at 1.800.553.8920.