Course overview
The Change Management Foundation course provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices required to support organisational change. Aligned with the APMG International Change Management framework and developed in partnership with the Change Management Institute (CMI), this course is ideal for professionals looking to improve how change is planned, managed, and embedded in the workplace.
Whether you’re supporting a large-scale transformation or working on local process improvements, this course equips you with the skills to guide teams through uncertainty and transition. It’s especially valuable for project managers, HR professionals, and business analysts working within dynamic environments.
Certified professionals with Change Management Foundation-level skills typically earn between €45,000 and €55,000 annually in roles related to transformation, business readiness, or organisational development.
Job outcomes
- Change Analyst
- Project Change Coordinator
- Transformation Support Officer
- HR Business Partner (change-focused)
- Communications and Engagement Officer
What you'll learn
- How individuals react to change and how to support them
- Organisational change models and frameworks
- Stakeholder engagement and communication planning
- Sustaining and embedding change over time
- The impact of culture, leadership, and governance on change initiatives
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Duration study load
Approximately 20–25 hours of online study. Includes 12 months’ access to complete at your own pace.
Entry requirements
- No formal prerequisites.
- Suitable for anyone supporting or managing change within an organisation.
Pathways
- Change Management Practitioner
- Agile Change Agent
- APMG AgilePM or PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner
- Prosci Change Management certification
Course features
- Recognised course content
- Official APMG exam included
- 12 months of access
- Digital badge and letter of attendance
- Practice exam questions
Professional recognition
Recognised by APMG International
Recognised by CMI
Assessment
- 40-minute multiple-choice exam
- 50 questions
- Pass mark: 50% (25 correct answers)
- Closed-book, online proctored exam
Who's it for?
- HR professionals and business partners
- Change and communications teams
- Project managers supporting change delivery
- Anyone working in transformation or organisational development
Delivery
Self-paced online delivery, featuring interactive modules, case study examples, downloadable revision resources, and practice exam questions.
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