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The Academic I/O Certification is a cutting-edge program designed exclusively for I-O Psychology practitioners eager to spearhead change in academic settings. Whether you’re an experienced professional looking to scale your impact or a practitioner re-entering academia, this certification equips you with the tools, knowledge, and strategies to drive meaningful transformation in educational institutions.  

Take the next step in your career as a trusted leader, consultant, and coach in academia.  

This program is tailored for I-O Psychology practitioners who want to bring evidence-based practices to academic institutions, including universities, K-12 education systems, and beyond.  

If you're ready to apply your expertise to help academic leaders and organizations evolve, this is the program to elevate you.  

By completing the Academic I/O Certification, you will:

• Gain advanced I-O Psychology skills tailored to academic environments.  
• Navigate the complexities of higher education (Higher Ed 101) and K-12 systems with confidence.  
• Build equity-focused, inclusive academic work cultures through coaching and leadership development.  
• Master change management strategies to execute impactful initiatives within educational organizations.  
• Grow as a consultant with enhanced project management, client engagement, and strategic solutions.  
• Evaluate and implement HR systems to align compliance, efficiency, and decision-making with education-sector requirements.  

You’ll graduate as a thought leader and practitioner who’s ready to shape the academic landscape while fostering supportive environments where both leaders and teams thrive.  

• Base Certification: $3,000 | 6 months  
• Base Certification + Hogan Certification: $5,350 | 8 months  

The Academic I/O Certification offers a blended learning experience with 22 total sessions (8 "S" core sessions and 14 "A" advanced sessions). Here’s a breakdown of the program modules designed to strengthen your ability to thrive in academia:  

1. Impact Academic Systems with Advanced I-O Knowledge: Gain insights and skills to influence and improve the culture, policies, and leadership within academic institutions.  
2. Tailored Coaching Expertise: Cultivate a deep understanding of coaching frameworks to train academic leaders to foster equity and belonging.  
3. Navigate Complex Ecosystems: Master academic ecosystems from K-12 institutions to advanced university environments and beyond.  
4. Execute Lasting Change: Implement evidence-based change management strategies to create impactful solutions for faculty, staff, and students.  
5. Consult with Confidence: Enhance your consultant toolkit to lead projects, translate data storytelling into strategies, and deliver client-ready solutions.  
6. Prepare for Critical HR Challenges: Equip yourself to approach HR issues in education with ethics, compliance, and big-picture strategies.  

Ready to take the first step? Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you achieve your goals. We look forward to hearing from you!

• Define your unique strengths and position as an I-O psychologist in higher education.  
• Learn to map career pathways in academia and identify potential roles (2-Hour S).  

• Higher Ed 101 & K-12 101 for a thorough understanding of the educational terrain.  
• Build competencies for evidence-based academic leadership.  
• Understanding the Infrastructure for Change Management. 
• Moving from department (Faculty and Staff) to college (Deans, Provost, and VPs) to university (Board of Regents) 
• Moving Through Traditions into Transitions Proper intervention development and setting 
• Resilience model: This Transition within Higher Ed is a stride not a sprint

• Coaching Foundations Workshop (2-Hour S).  
• Individual coaching and leadership development techniques.  
• Coaching skills to create equitable, supportive cultures within academia.  

• Learn to design training programs for leadership buy-in and lasting cultural impact.
• Transition teams from learning initiatives to continuous implementation cycles.  

• Expertise mapping, client engagement, and project management skills (1-Hour S).  
• Build stronger client relationships and guide leaders toward actionable solutions.  

• Design and execute change management strategies tailored for academic organizations.  
• Create readiness plans at every level—from consultants to department leaders.  

• Explore compliance with education-specific laws and ethics.  
• Master performance and development evaluation tools, including 360 feedback sessions.  

• Data analysis and review for higher ed assessments 
• Translating Data Analysis responsibly to Higher Ed officials  
• Selection revitalization and process improvements  
• Assisting with context mapping to go from analysis paralysis to taking action