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.