APMG Change Management® Foundation & Practitioner

Introduction 

Get fully certified in the world-class APMG Change Management® framework with the award-winning online training team at Good e-Learning!

A qualified change manager has the skills to drive successful business transformation initiatives. Choosing a change management® course isn’t easy, but this fully accredited online course offers proven best practices in one of the world’s most popular transformation frameworks, APMG Change Management®. 

Candidates learn proven tools, processes, and best practices for planning, implementing, and optimizing change.

Being prepared to evolve aspects of a business and how it is run has become increasingly crucial in the Digital Age. 

Markets are becoming ever more dynamic and competitive, and the best way to continue prospering is to have a well-defined approach to creating, implementing, driving, and assessing change and transformation initiatives.

This is where the APMG Change Management® framework can help. 

Developed in collaboration with the Change Management Institute (CMI), ‘Change Management’ is based on the Effective Change Manager's Handbook and aligned with the CMI’s Change Management Body of Knowledge (CMBoK). 

It demonstrates how change management works within an organisation and how practitioners can successfully interact with stakeholders, create change management teams, optimize the speed, efficiency, and results of change initiatives, and more.

This course is designed to prepare students to become fully certified in Change Management by passing the Change Management® Foundation and Practitioner certification examinations. 

More about the course 

This introductory module goes over the course’s main features. 

Students are provided with a learning plan and an overview of the course’s aims, objectives, and structure.

Students also receive a syllabus, diagram pack, glossary, further reading and links document, white papers, and links to download essential digital copies of the framework’s publications. 

Finally, the module addresses the most frequently asked questions about the Change Management framework.

The APMG Change Management® online course on this page is provided by Good e-Learning, an APMG- International Accredited Training Organisation.

What do you get? 

· 12 months’ access from the date of purchase to complete your training

· 30+ hours of online training content

· Free exam vouchers

· Access through multiple devices 

· Offline player for studying on the move 

· Tutor support

Benefits for Individuals 

Students gain an intricate understanding of the Change Management syllabus and valuable insight on how to apply it in practice. 

This can qualify them for more responsibilities in change management initiatives and higher-paying job roles. 

Foundation Module 1: What is Change Management?

This module observes change management as a process, explaining each stage that needs to be completed to implement organisational changes.

Foundation Module 2: Identifying Change 1: Strategy & Drivers

This module looks at models used to understand businesses and organizational change. The drivers behind ‘change’ are examined in detail, and students also learn how to design and implement strategies for successful change initiatives.

Foundation Module 3: Identifying Change 2: Culture Roles & Vision

This module examines ‘organizational culture’ and its effect on change initiatives. It also looks at crucial roles within the change process and the benefits of having a clear vision for transformation initiatives.

Foundation Module 4: Plan the Change

This module examines change planning, including how to measure impact, prepare organizations and individuals for change, and create plans for dealing with resistance.

Foundation Module 5: Change & the Individual

This module looks at individuals and how they are affected by change. This includes the impact of education and motivation on those resistant to change.

Foundation Module 6: Stakeholder Engagement

This module examines ‘stakeholder engagement’. Getting support from stakeholders is critical for successfully carrying out change initiatives. Students learn how to ensure that different stakeholders can be kept satisfied and engaged throughout the change process.

Foundation Module 7: Communication

This module looks at establishing communication requirements as part of a change strategy. This includes how to plan and execute communication throughout a change initiative.

Practice Exam Simulators

This module features two practice papers for the APMG Change Management® Foundation certification exam. Both are provided by the APMG. Students are advised to use the papers to get used to exam conditions before attempting the certification exam.

Assessment 

This course is designed to fully prepare students to sit and pass the APMG Change Management® Foundation exam.

This course comes with mock exams to help students prepare, along with a FREE exam voucher.

Before booking your exam, ensure your device meets the technical requirements. 

You can do so via this online test, which will determine the suitability of your webcam, microphone, and internet connection. 

Change Management exams are invigilated by ProctorU on behalf of APMG International.

Change Management Foundation Exam:

· This is a multiple-choice exam consisting of 50 questions

· The pass mark for the exam is 50%: you must get 25 out of 50 questions correct

· There is a time limit of 40 minutes to complete the exam

· The exam is a closed book, with only the provided materials being permitted for use

Change Management Practitioner Exam:

· This is a complex multiple-choice exam

· There are four questions, each worth 20 marks, based on a case study scenario

· The exam is a restricted open-book exam. The Effective Change Manager’s Handbook may be used 

· Each question offers 20 marks

· The exam lasts 2.5 hours (150 minutes)

· To pass, candidates must score at least 50% (40 marks out of 80)

Please ensure your device meets the system requirements before booking your exam. You can do so via this online test.

What is Change Management?

‘Change Management’ is a framework created by APMG International. It was developed in collaboration with the Change Management Institute (CMI), based on the Effective Change Manager’s Handbook, and is fully aligned with the Change Management Body of Knowledge (CMBoK). 

It is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of the different elements that play a part in change and transformation initiatives. This, in turn, makes change teams far more effective in creating detailed plans that predict potential roadblocks in advance and ensure that change initiatives generate as much value as possible.

Who owns Change Management?

The Change Management framework is owned by APMG International.

Is this Change Management course accredited?

Yes, this Change Management Foundation and Practitioner certification course is accredited by APMG International.

What are the prerequisites for this course?

There are no prerequisites for sitting the Change Management Foundation certification exam. Students must pass this exam before taking the Change Management Practitioner certification exam.

What is the duration of this course?

This course provides over 30 hours worth of training materials. This includes learning modules, module-level assessments, revision modules, practice exams, and additional reference materials that can help you with your exam preparation.

How long can users access this course?

Learners receive 12 months of access from the purchase date of the course.

How long is the exam voucher valid for?

The exam vouchers are valid for 12 months from when they are issued.

How can the exam be taken?

The course includes exam vouchers for the Change Management Foundation and Change Management Practitioner certification exams, which can be taken virtually online using a service provided by ProctorU. 

Please ensure your device meets the system requirements before booking your exam. You can do so via this online test. Please visit the APMG International website for more information and guidance.

Does the course include a manual?

The course does not require a manual.