Change Management (Live Online)

Overview

Our change management certification course teaches students how to develop practical solutions for effectively implementing change in the workplace. Students will become skilled at addressing the concerns of staff and enabling cooperation through strategic best practices. By effectively using change management techniques, students will learn how to facilitate smooth transitions in the workplace while maintaining morale.

Changes in an organization are about more than just policies. They are about people. Most organizations routinely introduce sweeping changes, to improve processes, accommodate shifts or follow new regulations. They often do so without adequately considering the effect these changes have on people within the organization. Change management professionals guide organizations through these changes on the individual, organizational and enterprise levels by taking a people-first approach.

The knowledge and skills taught in this course are in line with the educational standards of the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) and Canadian industry standards. The vital skills students learn will be immediately applicable to their careers.

Students can participate in this course from anywhere in the world with internet access, as the course is delivered through our live online format. The course is part time, so students will be able to easily integrate it into even the busiest of schedules.

ACMP Accreditation

Our Change Management Course is accredited by the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) and Ashton College is listed as a Qualified Education Provider (QEP) in their registry. Completion of the course at Ashton College fulfills the ACMP 21-hour training requirement for their Certified Change Management Professional™ (CCMP™) credential. The course also helps students break into the field so they can start earning hours to meet their work experience requirements.

The ACMP CCMP™ program recognizes the education, experience and skills that a change management practitioner employs when effectively managing change. The program assesses knowledge of and skill with change management practices, strategies and approaches. It verifies the relevant work experience and education required to qualify for the CCMP credential. The value of the credential includes recognition of your value as a change management professional and demonstrates a commitment to career growth and professional development. The CCMP™ program launched in May 2016 and you can visit their website to learn more about program qualifications.

To become a CCMP™ through ACMP, you need a four-year degree (or an international equivalent) and three years or 4200 hours of change management experience. You can also qualify with a secondary school education (high school or an international equivalent) and five years or 7000 hours of change management experience.

Who Should Attend This Course

This course is beneficial for those leading, managing and supporting organizational change initiatives including:

• Program, Project and Business Managers
• Change Leaders and Managers
• Business Managers and Analysts
• Business Development and Planning Managers
• Human Resources and Organizational Development Practitioners
• Independent Consultants, Facilitators and Learning Professionals
• Individuals aspiring to become Change Managers

Benefits of Change Management Professionals for Organizations

• Support a smooth transition from the old to the new while maintaining morale, productivity, and image
• Provide management and staff support for concerns regarding changes
• Create the correct perception of the change for staff and public
• Help to plan efficient communication strategies
• Minimize resistance to change
• Improve morale, productivity and quality of work
• Improve cooperation, collaboration and communication
• Reduce stress and anxiety and encourage people to stay loyal to the organization
• Increase employee acceptance of change
• Acknowledge and address personal loss or gain to individuals
• Reduce disruptive aspects and emphasizes positive opportunities in the change process

Benefits of Change Management Certification for Career Professionals

• Enhance your earning potential
• Directly influence business outcomes and know that your input truly matters
• Experience variety in your daily work
• Organizations are always changing so there will always be a demand for change management
• The industry is on the rise, so you will be valuable whether you are trying to change careers or adding skills to your toolbox

Topics/Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the course, successful students will reliably demonstrate the ability to:

1. Understand the key drivers of an organization’s culture and the value of change management
2. Discuss various types of organizational change and recognize how to help people effectively deal with change and the change process
3. Describe various tools and techniques used to assess an organization’s readiness to undergo change
4. Explain how individuals may be impacted and respond to change, and how learning processes can help them adapt
5. Identify how to formulate a change management strategy
6. Discuss the implementation of a Change Management Plan as well as describe how to monitor the effectiveness of the Plan
7. Identify ways to measure the results of the Plan against the organization’s anticipated benefits or business objectives

Upon completion of this course, successful students will have the knowledge and insight to prepare and apply for the Association of Change Management Professionals CCMP exam.