If you are looking to study both the Change Management Foundation and Practitioner qualifications, you can apply for both courses at the same time to receive a discount.

The APMG Change Management Foundation and Practitioner certifications are designed to give you the expertise to implement and execute change management effectively within an organisation. You’ll learn about practical tools and different approaches to foster successful organisational change. Additionally, you’ll gain valuable insights on managing conflicts and techniques to encourage a collaborative environment.

Change Management Foundation and Practitioner

Study Options and Start Dates

Face to Face Classes
From £3276 +VAT

Virtual Classes
From £2898 +VAT

Our Virtual Classes and Face to Face Classes start at regular intervals.

What’s Included

Up to 12 months of support to complete your course

Trainers with recent commercial experience

Unlimited support access

Online exam available to book at any time

What’s Involved

The Change Management Foundation and Practitioner covers a range of topics including:

  • Suitable approaches to structure change initiatives and ensure they are sustainable in the long term.
  • Identifying causes of resistance to change and how these can be effectively addressed.
  • Techniques for managing learning and development to support change initiatives.
  • Recognising different stakeholders and understanding how to engage with them effectively.
  • Creating a structured approach for coaching colleagues, with a focus on listening and feedback techniques.
  • Developing a structured coaching approach, emphasising listening and feedback skills.
  • Key communication principles to support change initiatives and foster collaborative change design.
  • Methods for assessing the impact of change across the organisation.
  • Different approach to manage conflict during periods of transition.

Download the Change Management Syllabus

To gain the full Change Management Foundation qualification you must complete one examination.

The assessment consists of 50 multiple-choice questions, to be answered in a time frame of 40 minutes.

To gain the full Change Management Practitioner qualification you must complete one examination.

The assessment consists of an objective testing based on a case study scenario. To be completed in 2.5 hours, and it is open book.

Both exams are to be completed online and require a pass mark of 50%.

5 Day Virtual Classes
£2898 + VAT with 12 months of support

5 Day Face to Face Classes
£3276 + VAT with 12 months of support
£3476 + VAT with 12 months of support (London venues)

The cost of one exam is included within our course costs. You can also add APMG Retake Ready, giving you one additional exam resit if needed.

You can pay in three monthly instalments using PayPal Pay in 3.

The Change Management Foundation and Practitioner can be studied in two different ways: Virtual Classes and Face to Face Classes.

Virtual Classes run over 5 days, live online from 9am – 4.30pm. These classes enable you to engage with our expert trainers and fellow classmates in real-time.

Face to Face Classes run over 5 days from 9am – 4.30pm. These in-person, interactive classes, take place across our wide range of UK study venues.

Download the Change Management Timetable 2026/2027

There are no formal entry requirements for undertaking this qualification. However, the qulaification is aimed those interested in gaining an understanding of the basic principles of achieving successful organisational change, including team members involved in organisational change, transition or transformation projects.

Try our online learning system for free!

Our online learning system provides study support for all our students. Complete the form below to gain your two-week free trial that includes access to our interactive learning materials, recorded webinars, podcasts, course notes, reading resources as well as analysis of exam questions and self-progress tests.