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Talent Development

The Talent Development minor prepares students to develop, train, and support talent within organizations. Through coursework in training, coaching, mentoring, instructional design, group facilitation, and organizational change, students gain skills that help individuals and organizations learn, grow, and succeed.

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Degree Level
Minor
Delivery
Fully Online
Credit Hours
18 Total, 18 in Major
Careers
Managers, Training, Specialists
Talent Development students at EIU

Why Study Talent Development at EIU?

  • Develop the skills needed to train, coach, mentor, and support employee growth in a variety of organizational settings.
  • Gain practical knowledge in learning and development, instructional design, and organizational change.
  • Complement any major with valuable people-development and leadership competencies sought by employers.
  • Build expertise in facilitating learning, improving performance, and fostering continuous workplace development.
  • Prepare for careers and leadership opportunities in training, human resources, talent development, and organizational learning.
"I didn't expect to get real experience this early, but by my sophomore year I was already working on projects that felt like actual marketing work. It made me feel confident that I'm ready for what comes next."
Alex Wilcoxon
Marketing | Junior
Alex Wilcoxon, Marketing at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Design and deliver training activities that promote knowledge and skill development.
  • Practice coaching and mentoring techniques that support critical thinking and professional growth.
  • Explore web-based training methods and instructional technologies used in modern organizations.
  • Facilitate group learning experiences and collaborative projects that strengthen communication and leadership skills
  • Apply organizational change and performance improvement strategies to real-world workplace scenarios.
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Hands-On Experience, Talent Development students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The Talent Development Minor prepares students to develop the knowledge, skills, and performance of others within organizations. Students interested in leadership, training, coaching, mentoring, organizational learning, and workforce development gain valuable skills in communication, facilitation, instructional design, and change management.

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$141,393
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Human Resources Managers
  • Training & Development Managers
  • Human Resources Specialists

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly · Openings
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Enterprising

Connect With Us

Luke Steinke
Professor | Program Coordinator of Organizational Development
lsteinke@eiu.edu
3503 Lumpkin Hall
217-581-5762
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Gabe Grant
Professor and Chairperson
gjgrant@eiu.edu
1030 Klehm Hall
217-581-5762
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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