APMG-International Change Management™ Foundation classroom

Enjoy the full three day Change Management Foundation classroom course and explore how and why the delivery of change needs to be adapted and managed according to your projects’ needs.

About the course

Change Management is associated with the effects and management of change; this is primarily within organisations where change can have greater impact. 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. Once you have passed the Foundation qualification you can progress to the more advanced Practitioner qualification.

Duration

This is an intensive three-day course, providing all you need to get through the Foundation examination.

Learning objectives

By the end of the course you will:

Understand how individuals are impacted by change, and be able to develop strategies to help people through change
Develop insights into how organisations work , organisational culture and the models and processes of change
Understand the drivers of change, the change governance structures typically used in organisations and how to define a change vision
Appreciate how to prepare people for change and support their learning and motivation to change
Learn about the stakeholder engagement process and how to develop suitable communications strategies and plans
Appreciate the impact of change on organisations , how to build momentum for change and sustain it
Understand the importance of defined change roles, and how to build and support an effective change team.

This is an intensive three-day course, providing all you need to get through the Foundation examination:

All accompanying course material
The official manual
The cost of the APMG-International Change Management Foundation (taken on the last day of the course)

What's covered?

Introductions and Objectives
The Change Management Context
Change and the Individual
Change and the Organization
Stakeholder Strategy
Communication and Engagement
Change Impact
Change Readiness
The Change Team
Effective teams and team development
Preparing for Resistance
Sustaining Momentum
Foundation Examination

Target audience

The Change Management qualification is aimed at anyone involved in change at any level within an organisation:

Change leaders (e.g. senior responsible owners)
Change managers
Portfolio managers
Organisational development managers
Change ‘agents’ (e.g. business change managers)
Change implementers (e.g. programme/project managers)
Change support (e.g. programme/project office) and operational line
Managers/staff
Senior management

Important note regarding pre-course

There is mandatory online pre-course work that must be undertaken prior to attending this course. It is expected that it will take approximately six to eight hours to complete. You will be sent full instructions with a link to the online pre course within 48 hours of your confirmed booking. In addition, whilst attending your course there will also be some examination preparation evening work.

Review the technical requirements for the online learning here.