UWF's innovative Certificate in Human Performance Technology (HPT) develops your skills in identifying and solving performance problems. The 12-hour, online HPT certificate program aligns to performance standards and competencies developed by the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) and the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI).

Choices . . . You can complete the HPT certificate requirements in your timeframe—on your schedule.

Marketable skills . . . Courses develop skills in the major roles of an HPT professional: Manager Analyst Designer Implementor Change leader Evaluator

The HPT certificate program includes four 8-week online courses (see catalog descriptions for each of the courses listed below).

• Human Performance Improvement
• HPT Interventions
• Implementing HPT Interventions
• Evaluating HPT Interventions

You can complete the certificate in as little as two semesters. You can also incorporate the certificate into UWF's degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, in which you will take related HPT courses for additional education and training.

HPT Certificate on PDA

UWF now offers the HPT certificate via personal digital assistant (PDA). Participate in a hybrid mobile e-learning experience that lets you carry your class with you wherever you go. Using your own PDA (see specifications below for details), you learn HPT processes, techniques, concepts, and ideas. Then, you'll collaborate and communicate with peers and experts in discussion forums related to course topics, issues, and problems. Explore HPT using this mobile tool—the ultimate in flexibility and convenience. Find out more about the Pocket Campus at UWF's Online Campus.

PDA Specifications

• Pocket PC with Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition or higher
• Secure Digital (SD) card slot
• Macromedia Flash Player

The display must be set to landscape mode, and it is highly recommended to hide the address bar in Pocket Internet Explorer while viewing course materials.