What You'll Learn
The Organizational Behavior Graduate Certificate helps you navigate the complexities of human dynamics in the workplace. You’ll explore the factors that drive individual and organizational performance — preparing you to lead, manage, and collaborate more effectively.
Through the graduate certificate, you’ll build:
- An understanding of human behavior in a variety of organizations through communication, motivation, group dynamics, leadership, power, performance management, technology, and organizational design and development.
- A foundation in interpersonal effectiveness, organizational conflict resolution, talent recruitment, training, labor relations, and legal issues.
- Knowledge in focused topic areas, such as change management, self-and-team management, and leadership communication.
Courses
The Organizational Behavior Graduate Certificate requires four courses:
- 1 organizational behavior course
- 1 conflict management course
- 2 elective courses
Searching and Registering for Courses
Available course options vary by term. You can browse options for fall, spring, or summer in the certificate course search within the DCE Course Search & Registration platform.
Career Outcomes
Organizational behavior certificate earners report confidence in their preparation and meaningful career impact.
In fact, nearly half of certificate earners report career growth even before completing the program.
Download: Organizational Behavior Graduate Certificate Fact Sheet
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91%
Said the certificate prepared them for their next career steps
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15%
Earned a promotion while pursuing the certificate
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19%
Reported increased job responsibility while enrolled
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11%
Changed careers while a student
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75%
Work in a related field
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97%
Would recommend the program
Build a Stackable Credential Pathway
Stackable credential pathways allow you to earn multiple credentials by completing courses that meet overlapping requirements. Of certificate earners, 56% stacked certificate courses toward a degree.
Microcertificate to Certificate Pathway
The two-course Advanced Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Microcertificate stacks to the Organizational Behavior Graduate Certificate.
Certificate to Degree Pathway
The Organizational Behavior Graduate Certificate can stack to either the:
Stackable pathways offer an efficient, cost-effective way to earn short-term credentials to help fill immediate skill gaps and acquire specialized knowledge while building a foundation for long-term success that showcases your expertise in the field.
Learn how to plan a stackable credential pathway.
Earning Your Certificate
Most of our certificates can be completed online, and no formal application process is required to pursue a certificate.
To meet the requirements for the certificate, you must:
- Complete the four certificate courses for graduate credit.
- Earn at least a B grade in each course.
- Complete the courses within three years.
Learn more about pursuing a certificate and the process of requesting your certificate.
Engaging in the program compelled me to adopt a mindset of critical thinking and encouraged me to delve deeper into complex business challenges and effectively communicate my ideas and strategies.
Cost
Affordability is core to our mission. When compared to our continuing education peers, it’s a fraction of the cost.
| Our Tuition (2025–26 rate) | $3,440 per course |
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| Average Tuition of Peer Institutions | $5,476 per course |
| Average Total Cost | $13,760 |
