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
Prerequisites
- 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
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the Change Management Practitioner: ADKAR & Kotter certification exam
Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Organizational Context and Approach (OA)
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Day 2– People and Change (PC)
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Day 3– Change Leadership and Teams (CT)
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Day 4– Stakeholders and Communication (SC)
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Day 5– The Work of the Change Manager (WM)
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of Change Management Practitioner: ADKAR & Kotter certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Change Management Practitioner: ADKAR & Kotter certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Change Manager
- Organizational Change Consultant
- Change Management Specialist
- Business Transformation Lead
- Project Change Practitioner
- Change Analyst
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