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Change Management Foundation Certification Course

    Build a solid foundation in practical change management principles.

    Learn strategies to help teams and organizations adapt to change smoothly.

    Work with stakeholders effectively & earn recognized certification.

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Key Highlights of the Change Management Foundation Certification Course

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24 Hours of Live, Instructor-Led Training

Guidance from Experienced Project Management Professionals

Covers Change Management Theories

Follows Best Practices in Change Management

Change Management Foundation Certification Course Curriculum

Learning Objective

By the completion of this module, participants will be able to understand and apply advanced concepts and models regarding change management practices within organizations

TOPICS:

  • Human response to change: Change Curve models
  • Bridges' Model of Human Transitions and its significance
  • Role of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in change management
  • Key motivation theories and their importance in managing change
  • Organizational culture and leadership
  • Emergent change and its characteristics
  • Change vision and its characteristics
  • Stakeholder engagement and communication in change
  • Effective behaviors in change: Change Sponsor, Change Agent, Line Manager

Learning Objective:

At the end of this module, participants will be able to effectively communicate and engage stakeholders in the change process.

TOPICS:

  • Approaches to Identifying Stakeholders
  • Stakeholder Segmentation and Classification
  • Techniques for Understanding Stakeholder Segments: Personas, Empathy Mapping
  • Determining Appropriate Levels of Stakeholder Involvement
  • Common Sources of Bias in Change and Mitigation Strategies
  • Feedback Mechanisms in Communication for Engagement
  • Principles of Maintaining a People-Focused Approach to Communication
  • Techniques to Improve Communication Effectiveness and Engagement
  • Methods and Channels for Fostering Collaboration in Change
  • Developing Communication Strategy and Plan for Change Initiatives

Learning Objective:

Participants will develop practical skills and strategies for managing change effectively within organizational contexts.

TOPICS:

  • Change Formula by Beckhard & Harris and its application
  • Elements and purpose of a Change Management Plan
  • Change impact assessment methods
  • McKinsey 7S Model: elements and interactions
  • Steps in conducting a stakeholder impact assessment
  • Factors influencing severity of change impact and evaluation tools
  • Practices for building and sustaining momentum in change initiatives
  • Addressing resistance to change: psychological contract, common symptoms, effective approaches
  • Building change teams and recruitment strategies
  • Practices for continuous change: Kotter's Dual Operating System, systems thinking in change management.

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What You’ll Learn in the Change Management Foundation Certification Course

In this change management foundation certification course, you will gain practical skills and knowledge to manage organizational change effectively. Learn to lead change initiatives, engage stakeholders, and guide teams through transitions confidently.

Key Learning Areas in This Change Management Foundation Training:

  • Understanding Organizational Change: Explore how organizations evolve, including structural, process, and cultural shifts.
  • Roles in Change-Driven Teams: Identify key roles like change agents, sponsors, champions, and facilitators.
  • Facilitating Employee Adaptation: Support employees through communication, training, coaching, and guidance.
  • Sustaining Motivation During Change: Keep teams motivated with recognition, incentives, clear goals, and supportive leadership.
  • Models of Change: Compare planned versus spontaneous change models and understand when to use each.
  • Engaging Stakeholders: Develop effective stakeholder engagement plans focusing on transparency and involvement.

Prerequisites of the Change Management Foundation Certification Course

Eligibility Requirements

    An interest in understanding how organizational change, transition, or transformation works

    Experience working in teams involved in change initiatives

    For those aiming for the Change Management Practitioner certification, earning the Change Management Foundation certificate is a required first step

Who This Course Is For

This change management foundation certification course is ideal for individuals and professionals who want to understand the core concepts of successful organizational change, transition, or transformation.

Ideal Learners:

  • Team Managers looking to lead change initiatives effectively
  • Team Leaders involved in projects with organizational change
  • Business Change Managers seeking foundational knowledge in change management
  • Mid-Senior Level Managers aiming to enhance change management skills
  • Project Managers handling change-focused projects
  • Professionals Leading Change within their organizations

Change Management Foundation Certification Course - FAQs

The Change Management Foundation certification by APMG International is designed for professionals who want to show their knowledge in managing organizational change. This change management foundation course covers key theories, models, and best practices, helping you guide teams and support change processes confidently. It’s ideal for project managers, change managers, and anyone involved in organizational change initiatives.

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