Boise State Online
Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning
For more than 35 years, the Master of Science in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning has trained and educated professionals. Develop your instructional design skills and transform your instructional design projects into performance-based training and development. Expand your instructional design toolkit to include other essential skills such as:
- Needs assessment
- Evaluation
- E-learning design and development
- Performance improvement practices
- Portfolio development
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100% Online
Full- and part-time class schedules
$550 per credit
Boise State Accreditation
Boise State University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
Build a Successful Learning and Development Career with OPWL
The OPWL program’s competency-based approach ensures that you gain real-world experience by working on projects with actual clients. These projects provide valuable portfolio samples and help develop essential skills like project management, communication and the ability to explain your process and outcomes — giving you a competitive edge in the job market and supporting career transitions or advancements. You will also:
Prepare for essential careers in growing fields
Our intentional curriculum and experiential learning labs are designed to build in-demand skills and necessary knowledge to navigate and lead in dynamic organizational environments.
Learn from industry leaders
Experience unparalleled learning from our committed faculty who represent the best in their field. As experts and leaders, they are ready to provide personalized support, insights and guidance on your student journey.
Enhance your employability
Our emphasis on research opportunities, community building and portfolio development ensures a holistic education that goes beyond theoretical understanding.
Upcoming Application Deadlines
August
1
Classes start in August
December
15
Classes start in January
April
15
Classes start in May
Student Success Stories
The Master of Science in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning comes with a strong team of academic coaches, advisors and faculty to guide you on your educational journey and help you succeed while in school and after graduation. Hear what graduates have to say about the program.
“The other students in the program are equally — if not more — supportive [than the faculty]. You develop a community pretty quickly, and even though it’s online, you form relationships. You are going to have growth.”
- Rob Guerin
“I work in a huge health system, where some of my curriculum design decisions can affect thousands of people. However, I know they trust me to do this work because of the OPWL program and the evidence-based practices I employ. Every class has been relevant to my job.”
- Alexis Bolick
“The OPWL program has expanded my skill set so I’m not just viewed as an instructional designer, but colleagues come to me for all sorts of advice and guidance on other aspects of the business."
- Steven Zeller
Contact Us
Didn't find what you were looking for? Contact our enrollment and student success team for support by emailing us at OPWLGrad@boisestate.edu, calling (208) 426-5921 or texting (208) 297-7001.
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Graduate Certificates
Choose from four OPWL certificates to help you customize your learning experience. Complete as part of your master’s degree or as stand-alone certificates.
Graduate Certificate in Organizational Development
Develop a deep understanding of leadership, culture and systems thinking, including the principles and tools needed to drive organizational change.
Graduate Certificate in Workplace E-Learning Design and Development
Design, develop and manage e-learning programs with emerging technologies as part of workplace learning and performance improvement strategies.
Graduate Certificate in Workplace Instructional Design
Design, develop and deliver learning programs for business and industry, government agencies, the military and nonprofit organizations.
Graduate Certificate in Workplace Performance Improvement
Gain the tools and techniques to address performance gaps and implement change management projects that drive organizational growth.