Preconference Learning
Change Management Certificate
Course Info
Prepare to sponsor and engage in change efforts, conduct diagnostic assessments to define needs, use a proven change model, and design a strategic change plan that minimizes impact and maximizes buy-in.
Change is a key part of talent development (TD). Every learning initiative requires some level of organizational change management regardless of whether it is a formal change project or not. But successful change isn’t easy, and most change initiatives fail. The question is why? To understand change, you need to understand the people and organization that are affected. As TD professionals, we are accountable for training and nurturing our colleagues so that they can be their best selves at work. This is never more critical than during change.
This program will help you lead effective change management initiatives in your organization.
The ATD Change Management Certificate program explores the process of facilitating organizational change and introduces the ATD CHANGE model, a strategic planning and tactical tool to guide you through the process of leading and influencing change. The program starts with a deep dive into industry research on the science of change to understand why successful change can be hard on both people and organizations. We then move on to the principles and stages of the ATD CHANGE model, grounded in theory and best practices but designed specifically to meet the professional development needs of the TD field. Using a case study and working with an expert facilitator and your peers, you’ll have the chance to apply each stage of the change management model to a real-world, TD scenario. Armed with a step-by-step approach and plenty of supporting tools and resources, you will leave this training course ready to become a change management leader who is prepared to navigate the personal and organizational dynamics of change in today’s work environment.
Research-Backed Content: This change management certificate program is grounded in the Change Management Capability of the Talent Development Capability Model™. The course content aligns with concepts presented in the TDBoK™ Guide: Talent Development Body of Knowledge, second edition, which serves as the authoritative reference for professionals in the talent development field.
Why Should I Attend?
- Become a trusted resource ready to facilitate all stages of a change initiative in your organization.
- Drive meaningful change using the latest organizational change management processes and project management resources and tools to increase speed, efficiency, and overall success, and to limit negative outcomes.
- Plan and prepare change projects by assessing change needs and organizational readiness, building a change team, and forming a successful change plan.
- Build personal resilience and stamina to navigate the stresses of the change journey and maintain agility to support the needs of key stakeholders.
- Gain access to ATD-exclusive templates and tools to use in your own practice.
- Earn an industry-recognized change management certificate, continuing education credits, and an ATD digital badge to share with your networks.
Dates & Times
Session times listed in Pacific Time.
May 15 – May 16, 2026, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Preconference Learning Price
ATD Member: $2,125
Non Member: $2,425
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Erica Nelson
Erica Nelson, MA, has been in the learning and development field for 25 years, consulting with clients from various fields at the corporate level. Clients include Horizon Therapeutics, Wintrust Financial Corporation, and ACE Hardware. As a Business Leader Faculty® member with the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management’s Center for Leadership, she applies her expertise working with mid-level to executive-level professionals. She aids with their personal growth and them becoming effective communicators to build better relationships within their organization.
As an ATD program facilitator of seven certificate programs, Erica applies her professional background by aligning the content to the personal experiences of program participants. She views each course as a way to deepen everyone’s understanding and abilities.
Her coaching practice provides a customized model for each client and their unique interests and development needs. She has been certified in mediation practices and is affiliated with the Center for Conflict Resolution in Chicago. She also served as a mediator for 10 years with the Cook County Court System in Chicago, Illinois.
Erica wrote a training book, Management Development Training, published in 2021 for the ATD Workshop Series©. The book is a guide on the essential elements of great management, leadership skills, and behaviors. Erica’s passion is to focus on development for each person in their organization, believing we are always searching for growth opportunities.