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Change Management Practitioner: ADKAR & Kotter

The Change Management - Practitioner course by Koenig Original equips change managers, project leaders, and HR professionals with advanced skills to lead organizational transformations effectively. It addresses the critical challenge of employee resistance, which McKinsey reports as a factor in 70% of failed change initiatives. Participants master APMG-aligned methodologies including Kotter’s 8-Step Model and ADKAR to assess change impact, engage stakeholders, and sustain long-term adoption through practical, scenario-driven learning.

This course prepares learners for the APMG Change Management Practitioner certification exam—80 questions, 150 minutes, 50% passing score—with access to official study guides. Koenig’s Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling ensures training proceeds even with a single participant, enabling reliable planning. Graduates gain globally recognized credentials that enhance credibility and open pathways to senior change leadership roles.

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Course Overview

The Change Management - Practitioner course by Koenig Original is designed for professionals aiming to master the structured application of change management principles in real-world organizational settings. This program prepares participants for the APMG Change Management Practitioner certification exam, a globally recognized credential that validates advanced competence in leading transformational initiatives. Ideal for change managers, project leaders, and HR consultants, the course equips learners with the ability to assess change impact, manage stakeholder resistance, and implement sustainable change strategies. With over 100,000 APMG Change Management exams taken worldwide and adoption by 80% of the FTSE 100 companies, this certification reflects strong industry demand and employer trust in its methodology.

Participants engage with key frameworks such as Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model, ADKAR, Lewin’s Unfreeze-Change-Refreeze model, and Prosci’s methodology, gaining hands-on experience through practical labs conducted in a Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL) environment. The lab component includes developing comprehensive change management plans based on real-world scenarios, conducting stakeholder analyses, and simulating communication strategies to overcome resistance. Learners work through complex case studies mirroring actual organizational transformations, allowing them to build and refine actionable skills in risk assessment, change sustainability, and performance measurement within dynamic business environments.

Earning the APMG Change Management Practitioner certification significantly enhances career prospects, with nearly 70% of certified professionals reporting tangible career growth and almost half indicating improved earning potential. As an Accredited Training Organization, Koenig Original delivers this course with Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling and offers flexible learning formats including 1-on-1 training, ensuring personalized attention and mastery of content. Graduates emerge fully prepared to lead high-impact change initiatives, drive digital transformation, and take on strategic roles such as Change Director or Organizational Development Consultant, positioning themselves as critical assets in today’s evolving global enterprises.

What You'll Learn

Assess organizational change readiness using Koenig Original Change Management - Practitioner methodologies, ensuring your organization is prepared for transformation.
Develop stakeholder engagement strategies aligned with Koenig Original frameworks, boosting support for your change initiatives.
Design effective communication plans for change projects using Koenig Original templates, enhancing clarity and buy-in.
Implement proven change management models like ADKAR and Kotter’s 8-Step with Koenig Original expert guidance to drive successful change.
Monitor the effectiveness of change efforts and sustain long-term transformation outcomes with Koenig Original techniques.
Optimize resistance management strategies through Koenig Original best practices, reducing obstacles and increasing adoption success.

Prerequisites

Recommended knowledge before taking this course
  • Basic understanding of organizational structures and business dynamics to grasp how change impacts different departments
  • Prior professional work experience in a business environment to apply change management principles effectively
  • Familiarity with project management practices to align change initiatives with project goals
  • Knowledge of change management models such as Lewin's Model, Kotter’s 8-Step Model, and ADKAR to facilitate successful transitions
  • Experience in stakeholder analysis and communication planning to ensure stakeholder engagement and support
  • Change Management - Foundation certification or equivalent foundational knowledge to demonstrate baseline expertise
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Certification Exam

Everything you need to know about the Change Management Practitioner: ADKAR & Kotter certification exam

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Multiple choice, labs & case studies
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Candidates must wait 7 days between attempts. Each retake incurs the full exam fee. To maintain your Registered Practitioner status, you must successfully pass a re-registration exam within a 3-5 year window following your initial certification or most recent renewal date.
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Course Curriculum

Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios

1
Day 1– Organizational Context and Approach (OA)
Master Change Management - Practitioner organizational context Analyze internal and external change drivers Execute PESTLE analysis for strategic scenarios Apply McKinsey 7-S framework for alignment Assess organizational readiness for successful change Map critical change impact areas precisely Ensure strategic alignment of organizational change Adapt change approaches to specific environments
2
Day 2– People and Change (PC)
Navigate change curve models with confidence Mitigate resistance using Kanter’s proven principles Implement the Conscious Competence learning model Apply Kolb and Honey & Mumford styles Execute Gagné’s Nine Events of Instruction Define Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes (KSA) Leverage the VARK learning preferences model Overcome the professional learning dip phenomenon
3
Day 3– Change Leadership and Teams (CT)
Integrate Myers-Briggs insights for leadership Optimize team roles during organizational change Build high-performing, resilient change teams Cultivate psychological safety in team settings Demonstrate emotional intelligence in leadership Coach teams using the GROW model Deliver effective, growth-focused developmental feedback Identify and resolve change conflict triggers
4
Day 4– Stakeholders and Communication (SC)
Conduct professional stakeholder analysis mapping Segment stakeholders by influence and interest Develop targeted Change Management communication strategies Select optimal channels for stakeholder engagement Design interactive two-way engagement approaches Create comprehensive change communication plans Master active listening for stakeholder alignment Neutralize misinformation during complex change
5
Day 5– The Work of the Change Manager (WM)
Define Change Management - Practitioner responsibilities Apply carrots, sticks, and bridges levers Use structural and procedural change leverage Reach critical mass and tipping points Develop robust change delivery scorecards Track readiness and adoption success metrics Evaluate change effectiveness using empirical data Sustain long-term change through reinforcement

What's Included in Your Training

Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success

Career Outcomes

78%

of Change Management Practitioner: ADKAR & Kotter certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months

Salary Impact

+22%

Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Change Management Practitioner: ADKAR & Kotter certification

Typical Salary Range (Global)
Entry$90,000–$115,000
Mid$115,000–$145,000
Senior$145,000–$180,000

*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025

Job Roles

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  • Change Manager
  • Organizational Change Consultant
  • Change Management Specialist
  • Business Transformation Lead
  • Project Change Practitioner
  • Change Analyst

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