Our Certificate in Organisational Psychology offers a comprehensive introduction to the field, combining traditional and modern psychological theories to deepen your understanding of workplace dynamics.
Through this program, you will:
Explore key psychological principles and their real-world applications
Gain insights into organisational behaviour theories for effective team and project management
Build self-confidence and empower yourself to apply these concepts in diverse professional settings
This Certificate emphasizes the practical value of organisational psychology in fostering collaboration, improving productivity, and driving success across industries. Whether you’re managing teams, leading projects, or simply seeking to enhance your understanding of workplace behaviour, this program provides the tools to make a lasting impact.
Introduction: Introduction to Psychology, History of Psychology, Recruitment and selection, Training and Development, Job satisfaction and motivation.
Leadership and Power in the workplace: Leadership and Power in the workplace, Leadership Theory and Styles. Work Groups and Work Teams, Career management, Workplace stress/ Health and well-being.
Diversity and culture: Diversity and culture, The role and impact of technology on workers, Business ethics.
Personality and Values in OB: How is personality determined? The Big Five personality traits and links to OB. The MBTI personality framework Holland’s personality-job fit theory and other assessment tools used in OB. The importance of emotional intelligence in work performance.
Managerial applications of motivational concepts: Towards a definition of motivation Contrast hierarchy of needs theory; Theory x and Theory Y, ERG Theory, McClelland’s needs theory of motivation Applications of equity and expectancy theory Goal-setting and MBO Employee recognition programmes, skill-based plans, flexible benefits Implications for managers of motivational theories – an integrated approach.
The dynamics of group behaviour and team effectiveness: Tuckman’s model of group formation Gersick’s punctuated-equilibrium model A model of group behaviour How to create effective teams.
All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Lifelong Learning reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the programme.
