This programme will facilitate the preparation of HRD specialists to become strategic thinkers and problem solvers who can address a broad spectrum of human organizational performance issues within public, private and non-profit sectors. HRD specialists commonly help organizations identify performance gaps and deliver appropriate interventions that improve human performance in the workplace. This programme has been developed around competencies identified as essential for effective leadership in the area of human performance improvement. The HRD field draws from systems design, psychology, education, sociology, organizational development and management theory.