APMG International Change Management™ Foundation & Practitioner

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Course overview

The APMG International Change Management™ Foundation & Practitioner course introduces established approaches for helping individuals and organisations navigate change effectively. Covering stakeholder engagement, communication planning and sustaining change outcomes, the course prepares you for both certifications while developing practical skills to support adoption, minimise resistance and contribute confidently to organisational change initiatives.

Develop practical change management skills

The Change Management Foundation & Practitioner course provides a structured introduction to recognised change management principles and their practical application. During this course, you'll explore how people respond to change, develop stakeholder engagement and communication skills, and learn techniques that help organisations embed new ways of working. Suitable for professionals involved in change initiatives who want to strengthen their capability and gain industry-recognised certifications.

Learning objectives

Evaluate organisational context, culture and goals
Understand and support responses to change
Address concerns and resistance effectively
Promote effective teamwork during change
Plan and manage stakeholder engagement
Create clear communication strategies
Assess and measure the impact of change
Apply coaching principles to support change leaders
Embed and sustain organisational change

What you'll learn

Effective change management requires an understanding of organisational priorities alongside the experiences of those affected by change. You'll explore the factors that influence change outcomes, including organisational context, stakeholder engagement and approaches that help organisations transition successfully through periods of change.

Organisational context and approach

Learn how to evaluate organisational culture, goals and desired benefits when planning change initiatives. You will explore how to identify suitable approaches for implementing change and aligning initiatives with business objectives. Understanding organisational context supports informed decision-making and helps ensure change activities remain aligned with organisational objectives and expected benefits.

Stakeholder engagement and communication

Develop techniques for identifying stakeholder needs, gaining support and building engagement strategies. You will learn how to create communication plans that address concerns, encourage collaboration and maintain alignment throughout a change initiative. These techniques help improve engagement, encourage collaboration and strengthen commitment throughout change initiatives.

Facilitation for co-design

Explore facilitation techniques that encourage productive collaboration and shared problem-solving. You will learn how to guide discussions, manage differing perspectives and help teams develop solutions that align with organisational objectives. Strong facilitation skills encourage participation and help teams work together to identify practical solutions during periods of change.

What's included

Accredited APMG International Change Management Foundation and Practitioner training
APMG International Change Management Foundation and Practitioner exams
Official Change Management v3 study guide*
Tutor support
Further optional extras, including Pass Protect, available at checkout

*Not included as standard with the eLearning course, but can be added in the basket

Key facts

Certification

APMG International Change Management™ Foundation and Practitioner

Who it’s for

Suitable for change leaders, change managers, organisational development managers, project managers, programme managers, portfolio managers and others supporting change initiatives.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for attending the course. However, you must pass the Foundation examination before taking the Practitioner.

Exam information

The Foundation and Practitioner examinations use different formats. Full details of exam structure, duration and pass marks are provided in the FAQs below

Optional extras

Pass Protect, Official Change Management v3 study guide (eLearning only)

Pre-course

There is mandatory online pre-course work for learners on the classroom or live virtual classroom course.

FAQs

Find answers to common questions about the APMG International Change Management Foundation & Practitioner course, including exam formats, career benefits and how change management supports organisational initiatives.

What is the format of the Change Management Foundation exam?

The Foundation is a closed-book multiple-choice exam consisting of 50 questions. You have 40 minutes to complete the exam and must achieve 50% to pass.

What is the format of the Practitioner exam?

The Practitioner examination uses objective testing based on a scenario. It is an open-book exam comprising five sections of questions, lasting 2.5 hours, with a required pass mark of 50%.

How can a Change Management certification support my career?

The certification demonstrates your understanding of recognised change management approaches and your ability to apply practical techniques that support organisational change initiatives. It can strengthen your credibility in change-related roles and help you contribute more effectively to transformation programmes.

What is the difference between change management and project management?

Project management concentrates on delivering defined outputs and objectives, whereas change management focuses on helping people and organisations adapt to new ways of working introduced through those initiatives. Although closely related, change management concentrates on communication, stakeholder engagement, adoption and sustaining new ways of working, helping organisations realise the intended benefits of change.

What our customers say

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