Course Overview
This online change management foundations course is a partner course that introduces learners to the basic framework behind implementing organizational change and preparing stakeholders for transition. It gives participants a practical starting point for understanding how change works, why people resist it, and what supports smoother movement through change efforts.
This is a partner course offered alongside our instructor-led programs. It provides a self-paced option for professionals who want a structured introduction to change management without waiting for a workshop date.
The course covers resistance to change, guiding principles for successful change efforts, resilience during transitions, roadmaps for change, facilitation tools, the roles of leaders and stakeholders, power and influence maps, stakeholder strategies, system-level enablers and barriers, and systems thinking. It is designed to help learners understand change dynamics and contribute more effectively to organizational transitions.
Who This Helps
This course is a strong fit for managers, supervisors, team leads, project contributors, and other professionals who want a practical introduction to change management. It is also useful for employees who need a better grasp of stakeholder dynamics, resistance, and the broader conditions that shape successful change efforts.
What Learners Will Do Better
- Explain why people resist change and respond to concerns more effectively.
- Identify the principles that support successful change efforts.
- Discuss the role of resilience during organizational transitions.
- Outline a structured roadmap for implementing change.
- Apply tools that support smoother transitions.
- Recognize the roles and responsibilities of the main players in change efforts.
- Create power and influence maps to better understand organizational dynamics.
- Develop stakeholder strategies that support stronger alignment and support.
- Evaluate system-level factors that help or hinder change.
- Apply systems thinking to change initiatives more thoughtfully.
How Teams Get Value From It
Teams use this course to build a stronger shared baseline for understanding how change happens and what supports successful adoption. Common uses include assigning it to managers and contributors who are joining change initiatives, reinforcing a shared language around resistance and stakeholder engagement, and helping teams think more broadly about the system conditions that shape results.
Time, Access, and Credits
Estimated learning time is approximately 4 hours. The course is mobile-friendly, audio-enabled, fully accessible, and includes games, flashcards, engaging video content, real-world case studies, and an Ask the Expert feature. It carries 0.4 IACET CEUs, 4 HRCI credits, 4 SHRM PDCs, 4 ATD CI credits, and 4 PMI PDUs, including 1.5 Power Skills PDUs and 2.5 Business Acumen PDUs. A minimum score of 70 percent is required to pass and qualify for CEUs.
Volume Pricing and Coordinated Enrollment
If purchasing seats for a group, contact us about volume pricing and coordinated enrollment.