Programs for Individuals

Join us for a one-day course, a four-day certificate program, or create your own training experience.
Whatever path you choose, HDO Professional Training gives you the knowledge, the skills, and the network to create your competitive advantage.
Upcoming Courses
Understanding & Managing Motivations
October 17
Flourishing in the Workplace
October 18
Emotional Intelligence for Leaders
October 19
Achieving Balance: Time Management for Modern Professionals
October 20
Upcoming Certificate Programs
Strategic Leadership Certificate Program
October 17-20, 2023
Organizational Improvement Certificate Program
October 31-November 3, 2023
Communication & Leadership Certificate Program
December 12-15, 2023
One-Day Courses
HDO courses combine cutting-edge research with real-world application to provide practical and immediately relevant tools for solving key organizational problems.
Four-Day Certificate Programs
Built on strong academic fundamentals and real-world relevance, HDO Certificate Programs are designed to enhance the portfolios of mid-and upper-level professionals.
If you are interested in obtaining employer support for your HDO Professional Training experience, please visit our Employer Support Resources page.
Fall 2023 Certificate Programs
Strategic Leadership
October 17-20, 2023 / In Person at UT Austin
Registration Fee: $4,000
The Strategic Leadership Certificate Program from Human Dimensions of Organizations at UT Austin prepares participants to enhance individual and organizational productivity and efficiency.
See program page for information about early bird pricing and other discounts. Registration fee includes books, course materials, catering (breakfast, lunch, and refreshments), WiFi access, and parking.
Organizational Improvement
October 31-November 3, 2023 / In Person at UT Austin
Registration Fee: $4,000
The Organizational Improvement Certificate Program from Human Dimensions of Organizations at UT Austin prepares participants to build and lead high-functioning organizations.
See program page for information about early bird pricing and other discounts. Registration fee includes books, course materials, catering (breakfast, lunch, and refreshments), WiFi access, and parking.
Communication & Leadership
December 12-15, 2023 / In Person at UT Austin
Registration Fee: $4,000
The Communication & Leadership Certificate Program from Human Dimensions of Organizations at UT Austin prepares participants to be strong communicators as leaders or aspiring leaders.
See program page for information about early bird pricing and other discounts. Registration fee includes books, course materials, catering (breakfast, lunch, and refreshments), WiFi access, and parking.
Create Your Own Certificate Program
In Person at UT Austin
Registration Fee: $4,000
Select any four courses that align with your schedule and your professional development needs. Upon completion of your fourth course, you will receive a Certificate in Human Dimensions of Organizations.
Registration fee includes books, course materials, catering (breakfast, lunch, and refreshments), WiFi access, and parking.
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Upcoming One-Day Courses
Fall 2023
Strategic Leadership Certificate Program Courses:
Understanding & Managing Motivations: Uncovering Potentials (10/17) / In Person
Flourishing in the Workplace (10/18) / In Person
Emotional Intelligence for Leaders (10/19) / In Person
Achieving Balance: Time Management for Modern Professionals (10/20) / In Person
Organizational Improvement Certificate Program Courses:
Designing a More Diverse and Inclusive Organization (10/31) / In Person
The Art of Business Relationships (11/1) / In Person
Organizational Leadership & Strategy in Uncertain Times (11/2) / In Person
Ethics, Culture, & Leadership (11/3) /
Communication & Leadership Certificate Program Courses:
Communicating for Impact (12/12) / In Person
A Good Idea is Not Enough: Persuading Like an Entrepreneur (12/13) / In Person
Perspectives on Branding: Ethics, Ambiguity, Persuasion (12/14) / In Person
The Art & Science of Negotiation (12/15) / In Person
Additional One-Day Courses
Just Stop: Zen, Stress, Anxiety and Uncertainty
This course draws on the field of cultural anthropology as well as insights from Japanese Zen to think about how to deal with and embrace the problem of uncertainty in our lives and work.
The aim of this course is for participants to come away with new ideas about how to address and manage stress and anxiety that arise in work and daily life, as well as to become more comfortable with the idea that uncertainty is a central part of human experience.
Maximizing Mental Agility
The course focuses on six areas of thinking that provide easy-to-learn strategies rooted in Cognitive Science that will help people to be more productive, efficient, creative, motivated, and satisfied in their working lives, and beyond.
Leading Change Up and Down the Org Chart
By exploring attitudes, learning some theory, discussing case studies, writing about change in their own organizations, and role-playing, participants will
- Become more aware of their own approach to change;
- Better understand the sources of resistance to change;
- Learn and practice strategies for framing changes to stakeholders, including peers, subordinates, and managers;
- Learn strategies for managing change over time.
Dr. Richmond-Garza was highly engaging and able to transmit an incredible amount of material to us in only a day’s time. The organization of the material and use of theater techniques was very interesting and useful. This seminar will enable me to pursue a more cognizant and consistent approach to understanding motivation.
I’ve been in Executive Management for over 20 years. The courses I took in the HDO program helped me to gain a fresh perspective on management; specifically, on how people work. I highly recommend taking a seminar or obtaining a certification in this program.
