Duration
Change Management Foundation
3 days
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The APMG Change Management Foundation certification training is tailored for professionals tasked with managing
organizational change, transition, and transformation. Developed in partnership with the Change Management Institute, this course leverages the latest research and practices to offer a practical, agile approach to navigating organizational changes. It provides participants with advanced techniques and tools for effective planning, implementation, and management of change initiatives.
By focusing on the impacts of change on individuals, teams, and overall organizational structures, the course ensures that participants are well-equipped to lead successful transformations and enhance organizational performance.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course, participants will be able to understand :
- Implement Structured Approaches: Apply structured methods to guide change initiatives.
- Understand Context: Analyze and adapt to their organization's specific context.
- Manage Responses: Support human reactions to change.
- Engage Stakeholders: Effectively identify and interact with key stakeholders.
- Communicate Strategically: Apply essential communication principles for change initiatives.
- Measure Success: Use metrics to evaluate and enhance change outcomes.
TARGET AUDIENCE
- Individuals involved in or responsible for managing organizational change.
- Those looking to enhance their understanding and capability in change management.
PREREQUISITES
A basic understanding of change management is beneficial but not mandatory. An open mindset and a willingness to embrace change are essential.
EXAM INFO
- 50 multiple-choice questions
- 50% pass mark (25 marks out of 50)
- 40 minutes duration
- Closed book
CERTIFICATE
Change Management Foundation
EXAM BODY
APMG
COURSE STUDENT MATERIAL
Participants will receive a Change Management Foundation classroom workbook containing all of the presentation materials, course notes, case study and sample exams.
CONCEPTS COVERED
1. Introduction
- 2. Organisational context and approach
- Organisational culture
- Structuring your approach
- Agile practices
- 3. People and change
- Individual differences
- Human response to change
- Human motivations and drives
- Change formula and change anxieties
- Learning and change
- Competence and learning
- 4. Change leadership and teams
- Key roles in organisational change
- Change agent’s role and personal influence
- Leadership and psychological safety
- Leadership, culture and organizational change
- Teams and change
- 5. Stakeholders and communication
- Stakeholders and communication
- Communication
- 6. Work of the Change Manager
- Assessing change impact
- Resistance to change
- Change analytics
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.