Formulating for Success!

Motivation in the Workplace

Course Description

Motivation is the driving force in the choices that humans make to acquire fulfillment and to attain expected results. This course will provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of motivational theories. The course will also provide strategic information on how to motivate individuals as well as teams within organizations to effective achieve desired results.

Course Outcome

After completing Motivation in the Workplace, students will understand the following:

• Define motivation  
• Identify motivational factors
• Distinguish and describe the various motivational theories
• Apply the concepts of motivation to their personal and professional life
• Effectively develop a strategy to motivate others in the workplace to consistently achieve desired results

Recommended Prerequisites

No previous experience or coursework required

Assessment

Students will be assigned 5 homework assignments and 1 final project.

Syllabus

• Lesson 1: Introduction to Motivation

• Lesson 2: Intrinsic/Extrinsic Motivation

• Lesson 3: Motivational Theories

• Lesson 4: Individual Motivation

• Lesson 5: Motivation in the Workplace

• Lesson 6: Application

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Education Credit

This course has 20 contact hours and can be used for 2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Course Registration

Course only: $49

Course + Certificate: $99