Is this course accredited?
Yes, it is accredited by the APMG
What is the experience of the Instructor(s) delivering my course?
All of our trainers are fully accredited and have over ten years of experience in Change Management methodologies?
What do The Knowledge Academy provide me on the course
We provide pre-course reading, the official Making Sense of Change Management manual, The Knowledge Academy courseware folder, official certificates and refreshments
Does the course include exams?
Yes, the course includes the both the Change Management Foundation and Practitioner exams.
Are there any prerequisites for the Change Management examinations?
There are no prerequisites for the Foundation examination, however, candidates must achieve a pass at Foundation level before completing the Practitioner examination.
What is the structure of the exams?
The Foundation exam is multiple choice and the Change Management Practitioner exam is in the "Objective Testing" format, a style of complex multiple-choice examination
What time shall I arrive at the venue?
Please arrive at your training venue for 08:45am
What is the pre-course reading?
We recommend you familiarise yourself with the Making sense of Change Management manual which is provided in advance of the course
What are the hours of the course?
The training hours are start at 9am and finish at 5pm approximately
Is there home work?
There is a minimum of 2 hours homework each evening
What is Change Management Training?
Every organisation is experiencing Change. Organisations are looking for individuals who are able to identify the effects of Change within their business environment so there is less of an impact on the business and its individuals either in a Public Sector or Corporate Sector. The Knowledge Academy’s Change Management training course is accredited by APMG Group and certified by the Cabinet Office. The Change Management Foundation & Practitioner course will enable you to display a sound understanding of Change Management and keep ahead of the competition
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The Knowledge Academy Materials and Trainers
The Knowledge Academy Change Management course materials and trainers are accredited by APM Group Ltd. ensuring that delegates receive a consistently high standard of training. The Knowledge Academy course materials are regularly assessed and maintained in line with stringent standards administered by APM Group Ltd. The Knowledge Academy trainers are regularly assessed by The Knowledge Academy and AMP Group Ltd. to ensure that their knowledge of Change Management are strong enough to deliver training that helps delegates extract maximum benefit from attending our courses.
The Knowledge Academy Change Management course materials are based on the 2012 edition of, “Making Sense of Change Management” and include an examination based on this manual.
Change Management Foundation Training (including examinations)
The Knowledge Academy Change Management Foundation & Practitioner event is designed to maximise delegates’ potential in the Change Management training environment.
Following confirmation of booking The Knowledge Academy will send the Pre-Course work to the delegate. This work consists of;
1) Reading: Introduction, The underpinning theory, Individual change, “Making Sense of Change Management”
2) Pre-course workbook to be completed by the Delegate and handed to Trainer at the start of course.
The pre-course work on a The Knowledge Academy course will require around 15 hours of study prior to the course start date. The Knowledge Academy Change Management Foundation is an intensive 5 day course that includes the Change Management Foundation & Practitioner within the course. Upon booking, Joining Instructions that describe the course location and other administrative details will also be emailed. In addition, delegates will be required to complete a MINIMUM of 2 hours homework each evening which will be set by the instructor.
Change Management Foundation Exam
A 60 question multiple choice examination with a pass mark of 30 out of 60. Success in this examination indicates that the candidate would be able to act as an informed member of a change management team using the method within a change environment. Please note that success in the Foundation examination is a prerequisite for that candidate to move forward to the Practitioner examination.
Change Management Practitioner Training (including examination)
The Knowledge Academy Change Management Practitioner event is designed to maximise delegates’ potential by building on the Change Management Foundation event.
Following confirmation of booking The Knowledge Academy will send the Pre-Course work to the delegate. This work consists of;
1) Reading: Change Management Practitioner Handbook.
The pre-course reading on a The Knowledge Academy course will require around 15 hours of study prior to the course start date.
The Knowledge Academy Change Management Practitioner/Re-registration is an intensive 2 day course that includes the Change Management Practitioner examination within the course. Upon booking, Joining Instructions that describe the course location and other administrative details will also be emailed.
Course Structure
The Knowledge Academy Change Management Foundation 3 day course involves familiarisation with the content of the Change Management manual, preparing for the Foundation examination.
Course Content
The Knowledge Academy Change Management Foundation course covers the following topics:
Individual Change
Team Change
Organizational Change
Leading Change
- Official Making Sense of Change Management Manual
- The Knowledge Academy Courseware Book
- Pre-Course Material
- Exams
- Certificates
- Experienced Instructor
- Refreshments
- “Great course that was well-organised from start to finish. The trainer was happy to answer any question to do with the subject.”By Katie Benson (Rating: 4.9 out of 5, 15/02/2012) from Newcastle
- “I just wanted to say a personal thank you, for the successful co ordination of the Change Management course that I attended on Monday 17th - Friday 21st Oct. I really enjoyed the course finding the tutor extremly pleasant, knowledgeable and very well presented. He kept everyone engaged and made this course very interesting to learn. It was the best course I have attended in a long time and the venue was excellent, clean tidy and very accommodating.”By Caroline Jones (Rating: 5 out of 5, 09/12/2011) from Birmingham
- “Course trainer was very, very good. Knew their stuff and taught us well!”By Keith Wilks (Rating: 5 out of 5, 04/05/2012) from London
- “I really enjoyed the course and am looking forward to the results.”By Adam Archer (Rating: 4.7 out of 5, 16/03/2012) from Coventry
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The History Of Change Management Training
Change management came into being in the 1980s. Ford, GE (General Electric) and AT&T were among its early adopters. All these were very large corporations, signaling the acceptance of change management strategies by huge business empires only. The GE’s Change Acceleration Process (CAP) was one of the earliest change management models that came into being in the field of business. But during the 1990s, significant and enormous changes were witnessed in the field of business. Rapid changes were witnessed specifically in the field of IT. This triggered an expansion in the usage of change management tools not only in different parts of the world but also among different business sectors. With the progression of time, widespread acceptance of change management strategies took place.
There has been a considerable increase in the use of change management strategies for the year 2003 to 2011. Accordingly, the market for change management strategies and Change Management Training has grown at a rapid pace during this period. This resulted in an emergence of over 300 organizations offering change management services. Today, in the field of business, the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) exists, which clearly indicates the vitality of the subject.
Vitality of change management:
Since change is inevitable, so the companies across the world have to implement professional change management techniques on small and large scales depending upon their requirements. If change management is vital to cope with the changes occurring arbitrarily, it is equally essential to bring out the necessary changes in a proper way to keep a company in line with the latest trends in the market as well as to strike profitable deals. Considering the vitality of change management, at present, the companies have begun the proceedings to introduce change management as a discipline in the very structure of their work processes.
The Change Management Training provides specialized knowledge on change management. Undergoing the training process enables the individuals to combat with the uncertainties that change is ought to bring. Also, the training helps the candidates to plan the change, make decisions corresponding to the change and implement the same. The training offers considerable practical exposure to the candidates, which is in the best interest of the candidates themselves as well as for the organizations, which these candidates have to work with.
The Change Management Training offers two types of courses. These courses are namely, the Foundation course and the Practitioner course. Undergoing the foundation course helps in the comprehension of various Change management strategies. However, the Practitioner course is a level up, which offers practical knowledge on the implementation of various Change management practitioner approaches with a view to achieving the chief objectives of an organization. The minimum passing marks for both the exams (50%) and the paper pattern (MCQs) is the same. However, the duration of exams differs.
The Change Management Training is beneficial for the job-aspirants as having been trained under this course; the individuals find a handful of job opportunities. However, this training course has a straight positive impact on the work process of an organization as handling the change effectively helps it to run neck and neck with its counterparts in the market.
