Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology is the application of the scientific study of human behavior and thinking to work organizations. I-O Psychology is both an academic discipline and a professional discipline; thus, in this class we focus on both research and the application of research findings to practical problems in the workplace. I-O Psychologists are concerned with the recruitment, selection, training, motivation, and job performance of individuals at work. They are also involved in issues such as teamwork, leadership, and job attitudes. This class provides a general overview of research and practical application in I-O Psychology.

Industrial Psychology
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- Performance Appraisal
- Leadership
- Talent Management
- Management Training And Development
- Human Resources Management and Planning
- Staff Management
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Human Resource Strategy
- Performance Review
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
- Performance Analysis
- Job Analysis
- Team Motivation
- People Development
- Organizational Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Leadership and Management
- Human Resources
- Human Resource Management
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RV
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026
The course is extremely helpful in understanding how Pyschological are appiled in the workplace. The videos are interesting. The concepts are explained clearly . The pace of the course was good.
MS
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026
As a professional with over 20 years of experience. This is a good refresher for me.




