APMG-International Change Management™ v3 Foundation Online

By the end of the course you should be able to recall, recognize and demonstrate understanding of the theories, concepts, models and approaches outlined in the course text, including terms used, process sequences and roles involved.

Specifically you should be able to demonstrate this understanding by being able to:

• Identify key features of the organizational context in which a change initiative is taking place including the benefits the organization is seeking to drive, the approach being taken to the change and the organizational culture.
• Contribute a range of perspectives on the various human responses seen in a change initiative, suggesting ways in which a change can be managed to minimize negative impacts and in which people can be supported through change.
• Distinguish between well-founded concerns about a change and resistance to change, recognizing signs of resistance and proposing approaches that will mitigate it.
• Recommend and support appropriate actions taken by people in various change roles, especially change sponsors, line leaders and change agents, and help to build and maintain effective teamwork through change.
• Describe significant elements of the stakeholder engagement process in a change initiative, and relate this to building appropriate communications strategies
• Discuss with colleagues the different areas of impact of a change initiative, the severity of those impacts and how change progress can be measured.

• The context for change
• Organisational context and awareness (OA)   
• People and change (PC)
• Change leadership and teams (CT)
• Stakeholders and communication (SC) Part 1
• Stakeholders and communication (SC) Part 2
• The work of the change manager (WM) Part 1
• The work of the change manager (WM) Part 2
• Exam technique

• 12 months online access to accredited ILX Change Management e-learning
• Change Management Foundation exam - Valid for 12 months from purchase date. Must be taken online via web proctor
• Change Management mock exam revision tools
• Full ILX tutor support

Optional extras

These options are also available during the checkout process to enhance your learning experience:

• The official Change Management v3 study guide (Hardcopy)
• Pass Protect exam insurance - A cost effective solution, providing insurance and peace of mind if things don’t go to plan with your first exam attempt. For more information and terms and conditions click here

Materials

Please note: A digital version of the official Change Management v3 study guide is available upon redemption of your Change Management Foundation exam voucher on the APMG portal. Instructions regarding how to redeem will be sent directly to your nominated email address.

Exams are taken online via remote proctor. You will be able to book your online exam at a date and time of your choice. You are responsible for booking your own exam. For more information about how to take your exam and the technical requirements, please click here. 

Exam format

• Multiple choice
• Four sections, total of 50 questions
• 25 marks required to pass (out of 50 available) – 50%
• 40 minutes duration
• Closed-book

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