Change Management Foundation
Projects are driven by change, and this change often has a high amount of risk – much like sailing on the open sea. Think of Change Management as the captain of a ship sailing toward a new land: ensuring everything stays on track, and that the crew is safely on board & supported in the midst of occasionally alarming circumstances.
Change management is a systematic approach to an organisation’s transition or transformation goals, processes, or technologies. It highlights how the advantages of a change outweigh the challenges of implementing it – and that results in more buy-in.
The Change Management Foundation is for anyone interested in understanding the principles of achieving successful organisational change as you will learn specific techniques to ensure a smooth transition during change initiatives while providing full support to the business and its people.
Once completing your Change Management Foundation, you will benefit from progressing to the Change Management Practitioner to validate your skills and enhance your credibility as a Change Professional.
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What’s included?
- Consultation with a Career Consultant to corroborate your course choice
- Unlimited, 3-month access to the Change Management Foundation Course
- Official Change Management Foundation Exam
- Certified Tutor to provide assistance with course queries
- Access to a full Support Team for assistance with examination, notes, and study queries
- A professional, Project Management-oriented CV rewrite*
- A LinkedIn profile overhaul to maximise your new networking opportunities*
Certification: Change Management Foundation
Vendor: APMG International
Course prerequisite: There are no formal prerequisites to study this qualification
Study time: 10 – 20 hours
Key learning objective: You will be able to recall, recognise, and showcase a clear understanding of the theories, concepts, models, and approaches in Change Management, including terms used, process sequences, and roles involved.
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Certification details
ITonlinelearning is a verified APMG International Accredited Training Provider (ATP), which means that this certification has been rigorously assessed and approved to meet industry standards.
Accrediting body
The Change Management Foundation certification is accredited by the APM Group, otherwise known as APMG International: a leading accreditation and exam institute. This qualification has also been accredited by the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS), the only National Accreditation Body in the UK responsible for assessing the standard and quality of organisations offering accredited qualifications.
Certification expiry
The Change Management Foundation certification does not expire and is thus a fantastic building block for your project management portfolio.
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Change Management Foundation
What You Will Learn
You will be able to recall, recognise, and showcase a clear understanding of the theories, concepts, models, and approaches in Change Management, including terms used, process sequences, and roles involved.
Organisational Context and Approach
This section introduces key frameworks like the ADKAR® model, co-design, and Force Field Analysis, which help shape how change is managed within organisations. It also covers Agile practices, focusing on the specific behaviours needed for an effective change manager to drive successful outcomes.
People and Change
Here, you will dive into neuroscience concepts like the SCARF model, exploring how fixed and growth mindsets influence people’s responses to change. Additionally, understanding Myers-Briggs personality types, the ‘Change Curve’, and Bridges’ model of transitions helps explain how individuals emotionally process change.
Change Leadership and Teams
This section focuses on the different roles involved in organisational change, including how teams develop through Tuckman’s model. It also highlights the value of building a network of change agents to support smoother transitions and collaboration.
Stakeholders and Communication
Participants will learn to identify and engage stakeholders effectively, gaining insight into their interests and concerns. The section also covers basic communication models, providing a foundation for creating clear, impactful messaging throughout the change process.
The Work of the Change Manager
Managing resistance is a key theme here, as participants explore how to assess the impact and severity of change initiatives using frameworks like the McKinsey 7-S model and change delivery scorecards to track success.
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Our expert Career Consultants select qualifications that align perfectly with your aspirations by collaborating with you to identify your desired end-goal.
Certified Tutors
Our certified Tutors are there to assist you with course questions, exam queries, and revision so you have all the support you need to ace your exams.
Study Coaches and Mentors
Your Study Coach and Mentor is dedicated to guiding and supporting you throughout your journey by providing motivation, encouragement, and monitoring progress.
Experienced Recruitment Advisors
Your Recruitment Advisor will provide you with the tools you need to succeed, like an industry-oriented CV, LinkedIn profile overhaul, and exclusive resources.
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Your certification will provide you with a significant competitive advantage by validating your skills and knowledge – with that, you can either contribute toward your current company or grow in another one.
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Career and Progression Prospects
Change Management is used in a plethora of sectors, but here are a few roles you’re qualified to explore with this certification:
Change Manager
Change Analyst
Change Consultant
Change Coordinator
Change Management Specialist
Project Support Officer
Projecting Your Salary
We want to help you achieve the best outcome in your studies so that you can flourish in your selected development pathway.
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Change Analyst
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Change Manager
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Senior Change Manager
Change Management Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
You have questions, and we have all the answers
Projects are driven by change – for example, the pandemic has resulted in several companies implementing new services, products, or features to maintain their competitiveness and meet customer expectations in today’s fast-paced environment. While change is necessary, however, it’s not always easy. Change management is a systematic approach to an organisation’s transition or transformation of goals, processes, or technologies, and it implements effective strategies for change and helps people to adapt to change in the business.
The Change Management Foundation certification was created for anyone looking to understand the basic principles underlying successful organisational change delivery. This certification will also benefit anyone involved in organisation change, transition, or transformation projects.
The Change Management Foundation is assessed and awarded by means of an examination. This exam comprises of 50 multiple choice questions (meaning you will have to select your answers from the options you are provided with). Your exam will be 40 minutes long, and you will be required to score 50% (25 out of 50) or higher in order to pass. This is a closed-book exam.
The Change Management Foundation certification will provide you with the knowledge you require in order to become an effective team member when your organisation undergoes organisational change projects. Even if you are not working within change management, the Change Management Foundation certification will enhance your active listening, strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
The Change Management foundation examination does not expire. Candidates who pass the practitioner exam are recognized as ‘Change Management Registered Practitioners’. Individuals will remain ‘Registered’ for a period of 5 years. To maintain Registered status, practitioners must complete and pass a Change Management Re-Registration examination within 3-5 years following their initial/previous practitioner certification.
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