APMG Change Management Practitioner - Online Classroom (exam included)

APMG Change Management Practitioner - Online Classroom (exam included)

The latest version 2024: version 3

This change management certification to boost your career!

Change Management™ is the change management certification to enhance your IT career! (* According to 'CIO' magazine)

"Change management is an essential skill for IT, project management and development."

The world has become so unpredictable. Therefore, the ability of organisations to adapt to change is crucial to stay competitive. At the same time, innovation is also happening with unprecedented speed, complexity and global reach. Leaders and team managers need to be able to deliver continuous results with a much higher degree of agility than before. All this often with geographically dispersed teams.

The development of organisations and projects will only succeed if they are supported by effective organisational change management.

Learn how to implement and manage change effectively.

The APMG-International Change Management course is associated with the impact and management of change; this is a high priority for any organisation where change is essential to facilitate project implementation. This qualification is based on the theory and application of change for the individual, change for the organisation, communication and stakeholder engagement and change management best practice.

APMG-International Change Management™ v3 Practitioner Virtual (distance with face-to-face sessions)

Reap all the benefits of classroom learning, but from the comfort of your own home, as you learn all about how to prepare people for organisational change and why the delivery of change needs to be managed and adapted in your organisation to suit the needs of your projects.

About the course

Change Management is associated with the impact and management of change; this is mainly within organisations where change can have a major impact.

The Foundation qualification provides you with the knowledge to effectively contribute to change initiatives and is the first step towards the Practitioner qualification. With the Practitioner qualification, you will learn how to apply and adapt change management strategies in real-life situations, enabling you to drive successful change with the right guidance and support.

What is included in the course?

This is an intensive two-day course that includes the following:

• Course and material are in English
• Advanced level suitable for Professional
• Delivery of 2-day (8 hours per day) accredited course with an authorized Change Management™ trainer
• Working methods: Multimedia presentations, group exercises and discussion, practical workshops, case study and online practice tests.
• 15 hours of advisable study time needed
• Licensed course materials (digital)
• APMG Change Management™ Practitioner certificate of completion
• One Practitioner exam voucher valid for 12 months from purchase date. Taken online via ProctorU.

Content of the course

Topics Covered:

• Introduction
• Defining what is to be learned
• Project Management – change initiatives, projects and programmes
• Sustaining Change
• Change levers
• Levels of adoption
• Reinforcing systems
• Practitioner Exam practice, revision and mentoring
• Exam revision and preparation

Target Audience

The following individuals will benefit from this course:

• Aspiring or current managers of organizational change, transition or transformation.
• Those performing key roles in the design, development and delivery of of organizational change programmes, including:
  • Change Project Managers
  • Transformation Managers
  • Senior Responsible Owners
  • Business Change Managers
  • Change Programme Managers
  • Operational Line Managers

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for taking the Change Management Practitioner course. However the Change Management Foundation certificate is required to sit for the Practitioner exam.

Training objectives

• Apply appropriate process frameworks to optimally plan and understand organizational change.
• Support and sustain organizational change processes.
• Properly prepare for an organizational change initiative - such as building an effective change team and offering insights which enhance the team's performance.
• Prepare people for organizational change.
• Be motivational in ways that's empathetic towards peoples' roles and personalities.
• Establish a clear framework of roles, skills and activities through which leaders can support and sustain the change process.
• Effectively prepare for the exam entitling to obtain the international certificate Change Management™ Practitioner

Exam details

• Name: Change Management™ Practitioner Exam
• Exam language: English
• Format: Objective testing, 2 questions each worth 20 marks
• Delivery: Web-based (single-browser), no outside assistance, timed
• Access: Candidates can access the exam within the APMG International account.
• Duration: 1.5 hours (90 mins) duration
• Number of Questions: 50
• Passing Score: 20 marks required to pass (out of 40 available) - 50%
• Closed/Open Book: Open Book : The Effective Change Manager’s Handbook may be used in the exam

The leading Change Management certification for professionals working in organisational change, transition and transformation.

Our Change Management courses, developed in partnership with the Change Management Institute, are designed to help organisations and their people manage the impact of change. They provide techniques to effectively plan and implement successful transformation initiatives.

In the modern business environment, change is relentless. This can be a challenge, but it also presents opportunities. By managing change effectively, organisations can improve their performance and achieve their goals.

Understanding the impact of change is crucial to managing it. Change can create either positive or negative outcomes. It can lead to increased productivity, improved morale and new opportunities, but it can also cause stress, anxiety and resistance.

Our Change Management training explores how change affects and is affected by individuals, teams, change leaders and organisations.

APMG accredited change management courses provide individuals with the knowledge, proven methods and techniques to:

• Unlock resistance to change.
• Provide effective support and motivation to individuals and teams to embrace change.
• Utilise a range of professional practices to implement change smoothly and effectively.
• Identify and engage with key stakeholders throughout the change process to gain support
• accelerate the implementation of change programmes
• Highlight their contribution as change experts to initiatives.

Techniques and tools discussed in the course, such as how to lead change and involve those affected by it, and effective communication strategies, can help organisations manage change and reap the benefits.

These qualifications also offer a route to independent accreditation by the Change Management Institute.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the classroom schedule?

Depending on the starting dates, our classroom courses are consecutively held from 10 am - 6 pm (CET) with lunch breaks in between

Will missing a live class affect my ability to complete the course?

Yes, you may be subject to not getting the exam voucher if you don't attend a class. Therefore, it's better always to let us know at least 2 weeks in advance if you require any rescheduling requests.

There is no class recordings for each session due to copyrights, make sure you are able to attend all class sessions

*note that reschedule request is not always given depending on the situation

How does the Change Management Practitioner course help with managing transformation projects?

The course teaches advanced skills in developing a comprehensive management plan and applying proven management models to ensure successful transformation projects. You will learn how to guide the management process effectively and implement change strategies that align with business goals.

What are the benefits of obtaining the APMG Change Management qualification?

Achieving the APMG Change Management qualification enhances your credibility and demonstrates your proficiency in change management to employers. This certification can support career growth and open up opportunities for leadership roles in change and transformation projects.

What is the APMG International Change Management certification?

The APMG International Change Management certification is a globally recognized qualification that validates your expertise in leading and managing change initiatives. This certification demonstrates your ability to apply change management models and best practices in real-world transformation projects.