Whether you work in human resources, are a business owner or have an interest or desire to work as an organisational psychologist, this course will teach you how to apply psychological principles in the workplace.
The Certificate of Industrial and Organisational Psychology is an online professional development program that will provide you with the psychological knowledge and skills required to improve organisational effectiveness and the quality of work life in organisations.
In this online organisational psychology course you will explore theories of psychology and behaviour, discover how employees think, how to improve the performance of teams and individuals and how to increase effectiveness and productivity in the workplace.
On completion of this course you will have gained the competencies required to effectively analyse organisations and their people and devise strategies to recruit, motivate, develop and inspire change.
Course Structure
Unit: Industrial Psychology
Unit 1 – Introduction
- Free will versus determinism
- Developmental and interactive expressions of behaviour
- Nature versus nurture
- Influence of environment on learning behaviour
- Modelling and conformity
- Conditioning involves certain environmental factors which encourage learning to take place
- Classical conditioning
- Operant conditioning
- Reinforcement and punishment
Unit 2 – Understanding the employees thinking
- Sensation and perception
- Thinking and day dreaming
- The gestalt approach
- Unconscious and conscious psychic elements
- Explaining behaviour
- Knowledge of brain processes
- Personal interpretation of a given situation
- Terminology including: mating, curiosity, maternal, acquiring, repulsion, constructiveness, rivalry, laughter, fighting, walking, swallowing, play, imitation, sleep, modesty, domineering, religion, self asserting, sneezing, thirst, cleanliness, workmanship, parenting, food seeking, flight, collecting, sympathy.
Unit 3 – Personality and temperament
- Mature & immature temperaments (e.g. Sanguine, melancholic, choleric, phlegmatic)
- Emotional types
- Fear
- Intelligence
- Knowledge
- Deviation, etc
Unit 4 – Psychological testing
- The application form
- Psychological test
- The interview
- Intelligence tests
- Laws of learning
- Devising tests
- Selecting appropriate tests
Unit 5 – Management and managers
- Qualities of managers
- Understanding morale
- Discipline
- Training, etc
Unit 6 – The work environment
- Noise
- Space
- Light
- Temperature
- Speed of Work, etc.
- Accidents
- Breakages
- Fatigue etc
Unit 7 – Motivation and incentives
- Maslow’s model of self-actualisation
- Security
- Money
- Ambition
- Companionship
- Social reinforcement
- Labour wastage, etc
Unit 8 – Recruitment
- Ways of seeking applicants
- Types of interview
- Ways of selecting staff
Unit 9 – Social considerations
- Group behaviour
- Conformity
- Industrial groups
- The Hawthorne effect
Unit 10 – Abnormalities and disorders
- Psychosis
- Neurosis
- Personality disorders
- Variance
- Partial disability (e.g. Arm, leg injuries; epilepsy, digestive disorders etc.)
- The psycho neurotic
Study Hours
Estimated duration 50 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
LOVED IT! I really enjoyed the “stay at your own pace” approach
S. Shone, Bexley North, NSW | Certificate of Industrial and Organisational Psychology
Amazing, I felt that the assignments are made specifically to test a real understanding of the subject, it was a positive experience, highly recommended
C. Medrano, Blacktown, NSW | Certificate of Industrial and Organisational Psychology
I found the course both interesting and challenging.
The subject matter was fit for purpose and I can apply my new skills in my current role
A.Dal Bon, Wollongong, NSW | Certificate of Industrial and Organisational Psychology
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
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Enrolling Multiple Staff?
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Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and Direct Deposit.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
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