OLI: Post-Graduate Certificate in Organizational Learning and Impact | Professional Studies

Lead learning, change and growth in your organization

Every organization depends on people who can help others learn, grow and adapt. This program is for those people, whatever their job title. You will build practical skills in teaching adults, designing inclusive learning, leading teams, coaching, and making change stick, and you will earn recognition along the way.

Five online courses. Up to three credentials.

Who Should Take This Program?

This program is built for professionals who guide, develop or influence others at work, including:

Workplace leaders and managers who want to develop their teams and lead with confidence
Coaches and mentors who support colleagues, clients or students
Trainers, facilitators and educators in corporate, nonprofit, health and community settings
Human resources and people and culture professionals who design onboarding, training and development
Change-makers who want to lead equity, inclusion, well-being or digital initiatives in their organization
Higher education and health sciences professionals, and those working in international education

If your work involves helping people learn, perform or change, this program is for you!

What You Will Gain

Skills to design and deliver learning that works for adults, in person and online
Tools to build inclusive, accessible experiences for diverse teams and audiences
Confidence to coach, mentor and lead others
A specialization in the area that matters most to your career
Credentials you can add to your resume and LinkedIn profile as you earn them

How the Program Works: Stack Your Credentials

Starting in Fall 2026, each course you complete builds toward a credential. You do not need to commit to the full program up front. Start with two courses and keep going when you are ready.

1. Foundations

Complete 2 Core courses, earn a badge in Foundations in Adult Pedagogy

2. Specialize

Complete an additional 2 courses in one of 4 specializations, earn an Advanced Certificate

3. Complete

Complete 1 Elective course, earn a Post-Graduate Certificate in Organizational Learning and Impact

That's five courses in total, and three credentials instead of one!

Complete the two core courses and earn your badge. Take two more courses in Digital Teaching and Learning and earn your Advanced Certificate. Add one elective and graduate with the Post-Graduate Certificate.

You are in control. The advanced certificates are optional. If you would rather build your own path, complete the two core courses and choose any three electives. You will still earn the Badge and the Post-Graduate Certificate.

Students who enrolled before Fall 2026 can also receive the stacked credentials. The new certificate and course names apply to students who enroll from Fall/Winter 2026 onward.

Choose Your Specialization

	Best for	Courses
Digital Teaching and Learning	Those who train, coach, or teach in virtual and blended settings	PROS692: Adult Pedagogy for Today’s Learners PROS698: Teaching in Digital Environments
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion	Leaders and changemakers building inclusive, globally aware workplaces	PROS675: Transforming Workplaces through Equity and Inclusion PROS696: Intercultural Communication & Global Competence
Workplace Wellbeing	HR professionals and managers who support healthy, engaged teams	PROS662: Health and Well-being in the Workplace PROS694: Introduction to Human Resources
Teaching in Higher Education	Instructors, advisors and staff in colleges and universities	PROS692: Adult Pedagogy for Today’s Learners PROS695: Teaching in Higher Education

Delivery Method

This certificate program is delivered entirely online, allowing participants to learn with the flexibility to study at times that fit their schedules. The program combines self-paced learning with structured coursework and fosters a supportive learning community where participants can share ideas, experiences, and perspectives. Throughout the program, participants will also have opportunities to connect and engage with instructors through scheduled virtual interactions and support sessions.

Professional Development

Students who complete the Post-Graduate Certificate will be eligible to receive advanced standing in the laddering option offered by the Faculty of Education.

The Faculty of Education at Queen’s University has designed the laddering option as a customizable graduate experience that includes three different credentials. Laddering allows you to progress through successive credentials while carrying forward course credits. Students can receive three credentials: a Post-Graduate Certificate, a Graduate Diploma in Education, and a Professional Master of Education. If you follow the laddering system, you can earn all three credentials with fewer classes overall.

Program Fees

Can$3,250

Program fees include:

access to the two core courses and three elective courses
timely feedback from a subject-matter expert on assignments
participation in discussion forums
a badge in Foundations in Adult Pedagogy (Queen’s University)
an Advanced Certificate, if you complete a specialization pathway (Queen’s University)
a Post-Graduate Certificate (Queen’s University)

Curriculum

We suggest a maximum of 2 courses per session, as anything greater would create a heavy workload

Core Courses (2/2 required)

Complete both courses to earn the Badge in Foundations in Adult Pedagogy.

PROS690: Foundations of Workplace Teaching and Learning

Can$650.00 85 Hours Online Next Session: Winter 2027

PROS691: Designing Inclusive Learning Experiences (UDL)

Can$650.00 85 Hours Online Next Session: Fall/Winter 2026

Elective Courses (3/8 required)

Choose any three. If you are following a specialization, your two pathway courses count toward your electives, and one more elective completes the Post-Graduate Certificate.