Change Management Foundation Certification Prep (APMG)
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Poorly managed change is one of the top reasons 70% of business transformations fail. Effective change management, however, improves project success rates by up to 33% (Prosci).
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Oct 26 - Oct 28, 2026
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The Change Management Foundation Certification Prep (APMG) course equips you with the knowledge and skills to support individuals and organizations through transitions. Developed by APMG in partnership with the Change Management Institute (CMI), this program is based on a globally recognized body of knowledge and prepares you for the APMG Change Management Foundation exam.
In just three days, you’ll learn how to assess organizational context, address human responses to change, and apply communication and stakeholder engagement strategies. By the end, you’ll be ready to drive successful change initiatives and earn a respected certification.
This course earns you 21 PDUs | 21 CDUs.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Understand structured approaches for managing change initiatives
- Evaluate organizational culture and context for change
- Apply techniques to help people adapt to transitions and reduce resistance
- Identify and engage stakeholders to gain buy-in
- Use effective communication strategies to support change efforts
- Assess change impacts across teams and departments
- Prepare with confidence for the APMG Change Management Foundation exam
Who should attend Change Management Foundation Certification Prep (APMG) Course
This certification is designed for professionals involved in organizational change, including:
- Change managers and consultants
- Project and program managers
- HR professionals supporting change initiatives
- Business analysts and team leaders
- Anyone looking to build a strong foundation in change management principles
It also serves as the prerequisite for the APMG Change Management Practitioner qualification.
Prerequisites for Change Management Foundation Certification Prep (APMG) Course
Change Management Foundation Certification Prep (APMG) Course Outline
- Scene setting and organizational culture
- Structuring your approach to change
- Agile practices in change management
- Understanding individual differences
- Human response to change and motivations
- The change formula and anxieties
- Learning and change adaptation
- Key roles in organizational change
- The change agent's influence
- Leadership, psychological safety, and culture
- Building effective teams during change
- Stakeholder engagement strategies
- Principles of effective communication
- Role of the change manager in communication
- Assessing change impact and severity
- Overcoming resistance to change
- Applying change analytics
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FAQs on Change Management Foundation Certification Prep (APMG)
This course is ideal for change managers, project and program managers, HR professionals, business analysts, and team leaders involved in organizational change. It’s also suited for anyone wanting a strong foundation in change management principles and serves as a prerequisite for the APMG Change Management Practitioner qualification.
There are no formal prerequisites for this foundation course. However, candidates are recommended to have a good understanding of general business practices before attending.
The course covers organizational context and change approaches, individual and team responses to change, change leadership roles, stakeholder engagement, communication strategies, and techniques for assessing change impact and overcoming resistance.
You will be able to apply structured change management approaches, evaluate organizational culture, engage stakeholders effectively, use communication strategies to support change, assess change impacts, and confidently prepare for the APMG Change Management Foundation exam.
Yes, this course is specifically designed to prepare participants for the APMG Change Management Foundation certification exam and serves as the required prerequisite for the APMG Practitioner-level qualification.