Change Management Foundation and Practitioner Course

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Become a certified Change Management professional

The APMG Change Management Foundation and Practitioner Course provides a complete learning pathway for professionals who want to successfully lead, support and embed organisational change. Combining both Foundation and Practitioner qualifications into one comprehensive programme, this course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to plan, manage and deliver change with confidence.

Built around the latest APMG Change Management v3 syllabus and aligned to The Effective Change Manager’s Handbook, the course explores both the theory and practical application of change management. You’ll gain an understanding of why people respond differently to change, how organisations can improve change adoption and the techniques used to deliver successful transformation initiatives.

Throughout the course, you’ll develop a thorough understanding of topics including:

Understanding organisational change and its impact
Stakeholder engagement and communication strategies
Managing resistance to change
Organisational culture and readiness for change
Leadership during periods of transformation
Benefits realisation and sustaining long-term change
Coaching individuals and teams through change
Measuring the success of change initiatives

By completing both Foundation and Practitioner together, you’ll not only understand the principles of effective change management but also develop the confidence to apply them to realistic business scenarios. This makes the qualification ideal for professionals responsible for organisational transformation, digital change, business improvement and strategic programmes.

Whether you’re progressing your own career or developing change capability across your organisation, the Change Management Foundation and Practitioner Course provides a recognised and practical framework for delivering successful, people focused change.

The Foundation and Practitioner Exams are included in the course price.

The Change Management Foundation and Practitioner course covers four key areas including:

Change and the Individual
Change and the Organisation
Communications and Stakeholder engagement
Change management Practice

The Change Management Foundation and Practitioner qualification is aimed at change managers and aspiring change managers. It also relevant to other key staff involved in the design, development and delivery of change programmes, including: change leaders (e.g. Senior Responsible Owners), change ‘agents’ (e.g. Business Change Managers), change implementers (e.g. Programme Managers), change support (e.g. Programme Office) and operational line managers/staff.

Multiple choice
50 questions per paper
25 marks required to pass (out of 50 available) – 50%
40 minutes duration
Closed book

Objective testing based on a case study scenario
Four questions of 20 marks each
40 marks required to pass (out of 80 available) – 50%
2.5 hours duration
Restricted open book – APMG Foundation and Practitioner Study Guide may be used in the exam

Organisations are experiencing constant change from digital transformation and AI adoption to organisational restructuring, mergers and new ways of working. Successfully managing these changes requires more than good planning; it requires professionals who understand how to engage people, reduce resistance and deliver sustainable outcomes.

The Change Management Foundation and Practitioner Course equips you with the practical knowledge and internationally recognised certification needed to lead successful organisational change with confidence.

APMG Change Management is one of the leading professional certifications for individuals responsible for delivering business transformation and organisational change.

Holding both Foundation and Practitioner certification demonstrates that you can not only understand change management principles but also apply them effectively in real workplace situations.

The qualification can support career progression into roles such as:

Change Manager
Business Change Manager
Transformation Manager
Programme Manager
Project Manager
PMO Manager
Organisational Development Consultant
HR Business Partner
Continuous Improvement Manager
Business Analyst

Throughout the course you’ll learn practical techniques that can be used across projects and programmes of any size.

You’ll develop the confidence to:

Lead organisational change initiatives.
Improve stakeholder engagement.
Reduce resistance to change.
Communicate change more effectively.
Support teams through periods of uncertainty.
Increase employee adoption of new processes and technologies.
Deliver measurable business benefits.

These skills are immediately transferable to the workplace and can help improve the success of future transformation initiatives.

Employers value professionals who understand how to manage the people side of change as well as the technical aspects of delivery.

Achieving both Foundation and Practitioner certification demonstrates your commitment to professional development and provides evidence that you can apply recognised change management best practices within complex organisations.

Organisations that invest in Change Management training are better equipped to deliver successful transformation programmes while minimising disruption and improving employee engagement.

Employees who complete this course can help organisations:

Improve the success rate of transformation programmes.
Increase employee engagement throughout change initiatives.
Reduce resistance to organisational change.
Improve communication with stakeholders.
Embed new ways of working more effectively.
Strengthen leadership capability during periods of change.
Improve collaboration across departments.
Maximise the return on investment from change programmes.

For organisations delivering large-scale business transformation, developing internal Change Management capability helps create a more resilient workforce and increases the likelihood of long-term success.

Studying Foundation and Practitioner together provides a seamless route to becoming a fully qualified Change Management professional. Rather than completing each qualification separately, you’ll build your knowledge progressively before learning how to apply the framework in realistic workplace scenarios, saving time while developing greater confidence in your ability to manage change effectively.

By completing the Change Management Foundation and Practitioner Course, you’ll gain both the theoretical understanding and practical application skills needed to lead successful organisational change.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

Explain the principles and objectives of Change Management.
Understand how individuals and organisations respond to change.
Assess organisational readiness for change.
Identify stakeholders and develop effective engagement strategies.
Create communication plans that support successful change adoption.
Apply recognised Change Management models including ADKAR, Kotter, Lewin, Kübler-Ross and SCARF.
Identify and manage resistance to change.
Support leaders and managers throughout organisational transformation.
Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of change initiatives.
Apply the APMG Change Management framework to realistic workplace scenarios.
Prepare confidently for both the Foundation and Practitioner examinations.

On successful completion, you’ll hold the internationally recognised APMG Change Management Foundation and Practitioner certification, demonstrating your ability to understand and apply recognised Change Management best practices.

Choosing the right provider can make a significant difference to both your learning experience and your exam success. At Training ByteSize, our Change Management Foundation and Practitioner Course is designed to go beyond the syllabus, helping you understand how Change Management is applied in real organisations, not just how to pass the exams.

Learn from experienced Change Management practitioners

Our trainers have extensive experience supporting organisations through business transformation, organisational change and complex change initiatives. They combine official APMG course content with practical examples, real-life scenarios and interactive discussions to help bring the subject to life.

Rather than simply teaching models and terminology, they demonstrate how recognised frameworks can be used to solve genuine organisational challenges.

Comprehensive preparation for both certifications

Studying both Foundation and Practitioner together requires a structured learning approach. Our trainers guide you through each stage of the syllabus, ensuring you build a strong understanding before progressing to applying Change Management principles in Practitioner-level scenarios.

You’ll receive practical exam guidance, revision support and opportunities to ask questions throughout the course.

Flexible learning that fits around you

Choose the learning method that suits your schedule, whether that’s live virtual classroom training, face-to-face learning or online study. Every option provides access to the same accredited content and expert support.

A trusted training provider

Training ByteSize has supported thousands of professionals and organisations with accredited project, programme and change management training. We understand that every learner has different goals, which is why we focus on delivering engaging, supportive and practical learning experiences that prepare you for success both in the exams and in the workplace.

The Change Management Foundation and Practitioner Course combines both APMG qualifications into one programme, enabling you to understand Change Management theory before learning how to apply it in real organisational situations.

For many learners, yes. Completing both qualifications together provides a structured learning journey, avoids repeating course content and allows you to progress from understanding the framework to confidently applying it in the workplace.

This course is suitable for professionals responsible for leading, supporting or managing organisational change, including Change Managers, Project Managers, Programme Managers, HR professionals, Business Analysts, PMO staff and Transformation Managers.

Foundation focuses on understanding Change Management principles, terminology and frameworks. Practitioner builds on this knowledge by assessing your ability to apply those principles to realistic workplace scenarios.

Yes. The APMG Change Management qualification is recognised internationally and demonstrates that you have the knowledge and practical skills to help organisations successfully deliver change while improving stakeholder engagement and reducing resistance.

The qualification can support career progression into roles such as Change Manager, Business Change Manager, Transformation Manager, Programme Manager, Organisational Development Consultant, Project Manager and Business Analyst.

The duration depends on your chosen learning format, but most learners complete the combined course over several days before sitting the Foundation and Practitioner examinations. Check the course schedule for your selected delivery method.

No. You must successfully achieve the Change Management Foundation qualification before taking the Practitioner exam. Our combined course is designed to help you complete both qualifications in the correct order.

Your course includes expert-led accredited training, official learning materials, access to The Effective Change Manager’s Handbook, exam preparation, dedicated learner support and both the Foundation and Practitioner examinations.

Training ByteSize combines accredited APMG training with experienced practitioners, engaging delivery, flexible learning options and personalised support. Our focus is on helping you understand how to apply Change Management in real organisations, giving you the confidence to pass your exams and make a positive impact in your workplace.