7 Change Management Certifications To Advance Your Information Technology Career

7 Change Management Certifications to Advance Your Information Technology Career

Businesses' use of technology is constantly evolving, resulting in almost constant organizational change. However, implementing change in any organization, large or small, requires skilled professionals who are familiar with the complexities of change management.

Change management is vital in a different kinds of companies, but it is especially germane for businesses looking to improve processes, increase efficiency, and reduce errors and risk in information technology, project management, and development.

Change management certification is one of the most in-demand certification amongst other category of certifications.

Here are seven change management certifications you can earn to prove your skills.

Change Management Specialist (CMS)

Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP)

Certified Problem and Change Manager (CPCM)

Prosci Change Management Certification

Change Management Certificate Program from the Association for Talent Development 

AIM Change Management Certification

APGM Organizational Change Management Foundation

 

Change Management Specialist (CMS)

The CMS certification, which is offered by the Management and Strategy Institute (MSI), covers the fundamentals of change management and how it is applied in the workplace. The training material focuses on the "critical competencies necessary to perform effectively as a manager in a changing corporate environment." Because the training and exam are conducted online, they are easily integrated into a busy schedule. 

 

Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP)

The Association of Change Management Professionals' (ACMP) CCMP certification aligns with the ACMP's Standard for Change Management. ACMP developed the standard as a "collection of generally accepted change management practices" and it serves as the foundation for the CCMP exam. It was developed by The Standard Working Group (SWG), which is chaired by Sumreen Ahmad. It claims to be the "first legally defensible, globally accepted standard for change management." It is one of the most widely recognized and popular change management certifications.

 

Certified Problem and Change Manager (CPCM)

The CPCM certification, which is offered by the Global Association for Quality Management (GAQM), focuses exclusively on identifying and resolving organizational problems. This is the type of course that someone who works with development processes or who manages product life cycles should take. It encompasses all aspects of change management, from identifying areas for improvement to implementing those improvements, gaining employee buy-in, and developing resilient strategies.

 

Prosci Change Management Certification

This certification focuses on Prosci's ADKAR change management model, which the company describes as a proprietary methodology that is beneficial for IT professionals. Although the exam fee is high, it includes hotel accommodations, all meals, and any program-related activities. Additionally, the company will handle your hotel reservations, as staying at the venue for the three-day workshop is required. Workshops are held throughout the United States, typically at picturesque resorts and vacation destinations.

 

Change Management Certificate Program from the Association for Talent Development 

ATD offers a Certificate in Change Management that focuses on enhancing efficiency, productivity, and service quality. The program is available online or in person and covers topics such as implementing change processes, using change management tools, identifying the characteristics of a change leader, and motivating the organization to embrace change. The online course is divided into six sessions of 12 hours each; the on-site course is divided into two days.

 

AIM Change Management Certification

The Accelerating Implementation Methodology (AIM) is a change management technique that can be applied to a variety of organizational initiatives. It emphasizes the human aspect of risk; rather than focusing on how technology or software fails us, it encourages leaders to strengthen processes that involve employees, given that human error is one of the most significant risks of failure. Classes are held in-person over four days in locations throughout the United Kingdom and California. Additionally, the certification course will earn you PDUs toward maintaining your ACMP certification.

 

APGM Organizational Change Management Foundation

The Organizational Change Management Foundation Certification, developed in collaboration with CMI, attests to your ability and skill to "support smooth organizational change." The exam assesses key change management competencies, such as motivating employees, engaging stakeholders, assembling teams, and executing effective change strategies. Exams are conducted online, but you should seek out an American vendor if you are taking the exam in the United States. Although APGM is based in the United Kingdom, Pink Elephant, a global training company, offers a variety of three-day courses both online and in person for earning your APGM certification.

 

Entry Level Certification 

Some of the entry level courses and certification in preparation for the above management certifications include: 

I.T Project Management

Management Information System - MIS

Project Management Tech

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