TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Villanova University is pleased to announce the addition of the Master Certificate in Phillips ROI Methodology to its online offering of professional education courses. The world's only online ROI certificate program is based on the industry-leading Phillips ROI Methodology(TM), a step-by-step system for program evaluation that includes planning, data collection, data analysis and reporting.

Comprised of Essentials of ROI Methodology, Mastering ROI Methodology and Advanced ROI Methodology, the master certificate program leads to industry certification by the ROI Institute. Students who complete Villanova's Master Certificate in Phillips ROI Methodology earn the designation of Certified ROI Professional (CRP), which is a proven way to increase salary potential and career opportunities.

Numerous organizations have used the Phillips ROI Methodology(TM) to measure the effectiveness of their HR and training programs, often justifying increases in budgetary resources. Black & Decker, for example, doubled its HR and training budget, while Progressive Insurance's training allocation quadrupled in four years.

The online program, made available by University Alliance Online, is a great choice for anyone who must maximize corporate resources by understanding the return on every dollar spent, particularly human resources professionals and training managers, noted ROI Institute Chairman Jack Phillips, who developed the Phillips ROI Methodology(TM).

"All types of organizations in the United States and around the world are using the ROI methodology," Phillips explained. "To date, almost 2,000 private sector organizations have formally implemented the Phillips ROI Methodology(TM). Government agencies and non-profit organizations are also implementing the process."

One of the master certificate courses, Essentials of ROI Methodology, is also an elective in Villanova's Human Resources and Leadership programs.

The worldwide leader in online professional education, Villanova University now offers career-building certificates in nine of today's in- demand knowledge areas: Project Management, Six Sigma, Contract Management, IS Security, Business Analysis, Software Testing, Human Resources, Phillips ROI Methodology(TM) and Leadership.

About the ROI Institute

Founded by Drs. Jack and Patti Phillips, the ROI Institute(TM) is a research, benchmarking and consulting organization that provides workshops, publications and consulting services on the Phillips ROI Methodology(TM).

About Villanova and University Alliance Online

A traditional, accredited university located in Villanova, Pennsylvania, Villanova University has been named #1 in the "Best Universities - Master's, North Region" category for 17 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. Villanova is among ten leading universities that collaborate with University Alliance Online to provide interactive, professor-led certificate and degree programs online.

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