Change Management Foundation Certification Prep (APMG)
- Course Duration
- 3 Days
Course Information
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Course Description
Poorly managed change is one of the top reasons 70% of business transformations fail. Effective change management, however, improves project success rates by up to 33% (Prosci).
The Change Management Foundation Certification Prep (APMG) course equips you with the knowledge and skills to support individuals and organizations through transitions. Developed by APMG in partnership with the Change Management Institute (CMI), this program is based on a globally recognized body of knowledge and prepares you for the APMG Change Management Foundation exam.
In just three days, you’ll learn how to assess organizational context, address human responses to change, and apply communication and stakeholder engagement strategies. By the end, you’ll be ready to drive successful change initiatives and earn a respected certification.
This course earns you 21 PDUs | 21 CDUs.
Course Objective
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Understand structured approaches for managing change initiatives
- Evaluate organizational culture and context for change
- Apply techniques to help people adapt to transitions and reduce resistance
- Identify and engage stakeholders to gain buy-in
- Use effective communication strategies to support change efforts
- Assess change impacts across teams and departments
- Prepare with confidence for the APMG Change Management Foundation exam
Course Outline
Organizational Context and Approach
- Scene setting and organizational culture
- Structuring your approach to change
- Agile practices in change management
People and Change
- Understanding individual differences
- Human response to change and motivations
- The change formula and anxieties
- Learning and change adaptation
Change Leadership and Teams
- Key roles in organizational change
- The change agent’s influence
- Leadership, psychological safety, and culture
- Building effective teams during change
Stakeholders and Communication
- Stakeholder engagement strategies
- Principles of effective communication
- Role of the change manager in communication
Work of the Change Manager
- Assessing change impact and severity
- Overcoming resistance to change
- Applying change analytics