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    What Is the Change Management Foundation and Practitioner Certification?UntitledYour Route to Leading Change

    The Change Management Foundation and Practitioner (CM-F&P) certification is a globally recognised, two-level qualification that proves you can plan, lead and embed the people side of organisational change. Foundation validates your knowledge of change models and concepts, while Practitioner proves you can apply them to real change scenarios. This Change Management certification training in Finland prepares you for both exams in one structured programme, grounded in the Change Management Body of Knowledge (CMBoK) from the Change Management Institute and the current Change Management Practitioner Guide. You work through five topic areas, from Change and the Individual to Personal and Professional Management, using proven models such as ADKAR, Kotter's 8-Step, Lewin and McKinsey 7-S. As Finnish employers accelerate digital, AI and net-zero transformation, professionals who can turn strategy into adopted change are in real demand across Helsinki and beyond. Whether you are a change manager, project lead or HR business partner, earning CM-F and CM-P with Invensis Learning gives you a credible, transferable route to leading change with confidence.

    What Is the Change Management Foundation and Practitioner Certification?Your Route to Leading Change

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    Key Highlightsof the Change Management Foundation and Practitioner Training Course

    Change Management F&P Certification Eligibility in FinlandDo You Qualify for the Change Management F&P Exam?

    What You Gain as a Certified Change PractitionerBenefits for Professionals and Teams

    Change Management F&P Exam Format in FinlandWhat to expect on exam day

    The Change Management Foundation and Practitioner exams in Finland assess your understanding of change management principles and your ability to apply them in real-world organizational environments. The Foundation exam focuses on core concepts, terminology, and frameworks through multiple-choice questions, while the Practitioner exam evaluates your ability to analyze scenarios and apply change management techniques to practical business situations. Understanding the structure, duration, and passing requirements of both exams helps candidates prepare effectively and approach certification with confidence.

    Change Management F&P Certification Cost in Finland

    Note: Prices may vary depending on your location and delivery preferences. Reach out to our learning advisors for the exact pricing details.

    Change Management Careers and Demand in FinlandWhy Get Certified?

    Change management has become one of Finland's most in-demand transformation skills, valued by consulting firms, technology companies, banks and public bodies running large digital, AI and net-zero programmes. As Finnish organisations move services online and restructure for AI, employers increasingly separate certified change practitioners from generalists. Demand runs from change analyst up to Head of Change and change director, and here is what the market is telling us right now.

    Industry Challenges Driving Change Management Demand in Finland

    Change Management Foundation and Practitioner is more than a certificate. It equips you to lead the people side of transformation that Finnish employers struggle to deliver. Start your journey today.

    Your Finland Career Transformation

    Your Change Career Before and After Certification

    The Shift This Programme Delivers

    Finland's transformation agenda is expanding across digital, AI, banking and net-zero programmes, and employers increasingly separate certified change leaders from the rest. Here is which side of that line you want to be on.

    Sources: PayScale, Glassdoor (Finland) 2026.

    How to Get Change Management F&P Certified in FinlandStep-by-Step Certification Process

    Embark on the road to Change Management certification exam success in Finland. The certification path is a structured two-exam track: complete the 5-day Invensis Learning training, sit the Foundation exam (50 MCQ / 40 min / 50% pass / closed book), then the Practitioner exam (4 case-study questions / 2.5 hours / 50% pass / objective testing). On passing both, you earn the Change Management Foundation and Practitioner credentials.

    Step 1: Eligibility Check

    Begin your Change Management journey by conducting an eligibility check. This step ensures you have the foundational knowledge to maximize the upcoming training.

    Step 2: Exam Preparation

    Dive into comprehensive study materials, practice exams, and expert-authored guides that equip you with the insights and skills needed for the Change Management certification.

    Step 3: Learn

    Enroll in our expert-led Change Management Courses Live Online and embark on a transformative learning experience. Equip yourself with the tools to confidently lead change initiatives and become a change agent within your organization.

    Step 4: Prepare for the Examinations

    Strengthen your readiness using practice questions, mock examinations, case-study exercises, revision plans, and guided learning activities. This stage serves as focused Change Management F&P exam prep training designed to improve confidence and examination performance

    Step 5: Take Exam

    Sit for the Change Management Foundation exam (50 MCQ, 40 min, 50% pass, closed book) and the Practitioner exam (4 case-study questions, 2.5 hours, 50% pass, objective testing). Your efforts culminate as you sit for the Change Management certification exams.

    Step 4: Exam Results

    Once you've completed the exam, it's time to eagerly await your results. Regardless of the outcome, take this moment to reflect on your journey and plan your next change-management engagement.

    Module 1: Individual Change

    • Understanding change models
    • A Behavioral Approach to Change
    • Cognitive and Psychodynamic Approach to Change
    • Perspectives about Humanistic Psychology

    Module 2: Team Change

    • Understanding the Nature of theme models
    • Identify leadership issues in Change
    • Learning how to improve team effectiveness. Also, how individuals affect team dynamics
    • Learn Tuckman's model of team change and the development changes teams go through

    Module 3: Organizational Change

    • Understanding the various organizational metaphors, like Flux and Transformation organizational metaphor
    • Learn the eight-step model for transforming your organization
    • Identify the three phases in transition management and distinguish between a planned and transitional change
    • Understand the process involved when managing Change

    Module 4: Leading Change

    • What is the leader's role in the key organizational metaphors
    • Learn the role of a leader in Change Management
    • Identify the leadership focus for the various phases of Change
    • Learn the Goleman leadership skills and practices

    Module 1: Individual Change

    • The defining features of models which describe how people learn:
    • The learning process and the learning dip; the Gestalt terms ‘foreground’ and ‘background’; the sequence of the learning process (conscious/unconscious incompetence to unconscious competence)
    • The stages and sequence of the ‘learning cycle’ (Kolb) and the related learning styles
    • The perspectives associated with the cognitive approach to change
    • Achieving results and setting goals; the ‘well-formed outcome’; the sequence which connects self-concept to results
    • Techniques for changing beliefs and performance
    • The perspectives associated with the psychodynamic approach to change
    • The sequences and terms used in theories using the idea of a ‘change curve’ (Kubler-Ross; Adams, Hayes and Hopson
    • The sequences and terms used in the Virginia Satir model and critical points in the change process (Satir; Weinberg)
    • The perspectives associated with the humanistic psychology approach to change
    • The levels and terms used in the hierarchy of needs (Maslow)
    • The three ‘crucial conditions’ to bring about growth and development with individuals within organizations and process of change (Rogers and the path to personal growth)
    • The Gestalt approach to individual and organizational change; the terms used and sequence of the Gestalt cycle (Perls; Nevis)
    • The individual personality ‘preferences’ identified by the MBTITM and the responses of four types of individuals to change (Myers and Briggs)
    • The factors that influence how to manage change in self and others
    • Propensity for change – five factors (Cameron and Green)
    • The stages and terms used in the transformative change model and factors causing resistance to change (Schein)
    • How managers and change agents can help others to change
    • The theories and models about the nature of teams
    • What is a group and when is it a team? (Various)
    • Why we need teams and the relationship between uncertainty and teamwork (Casey) 3. Types of organizational teams (Cameron and Green)
    • How to Improve Team Effectiveness. The five elements that contribute to the level of a team’s effectiveness or ineffectiveness (Glaser and Glaser)
    • Tuckman’s model of team change and the stages of development that teams go through
    • Leadership Issues in Team Change. The phases that groups go through and the challenges for leaders (Bion and Turquet) (see Appendix A, Note 1)
    • How individuals affect team dynamics
    • MBTI and Teams
    • Similarity and difference between individuals within teams (McCaulley) 3. Team types (Belbin)

    Module 2: Team Change

    • The elements of theories and models about how individuals affect team dynamics
    • How team members with different MBTI react to one another in teams and their attitudes to change
    • The advantages and disadvantages of similarity and difference between individuals within teams (McCaulley)
    • The contributions and allowable weaknesses of people playing different team roles (Belbin)
    • How team effectiveness can be improved during change using: Glaser and Glaser’s five elements (defined in 0202); Tuckman’s model of team change (defined in 0203); Bion and Turquet’s leadership issues (defined in 0204); the John Adair model; the team leader’s role and behaviors; facilitation; and action learning.
    • How different types of teams and different individuals within teams affect the way teams react to change (as identified in 0201 and 0205)

    Module 3: Organizational Change

    • The key beliefs and assumptions associated with the Machine organizational metaphor (Morgan)
    • The key beliefs and assumptions associated with the Political Systems organizational metaphor (Morgan)
    • The key beliefs and assumptions associated with the Organisms organizational metaphor (Morgan)
    • The key beliefs and assumptions associated with the Flux and Transformation organizational metaphor (Morgan)
    • The underlying principles behind understanding the driving forces and resisting forces in any situation if change is to happen:
    • Force Field Analysis, examining the driving and resisting forces (Lewin)
    • Three-step model of organizational change (Lewin)
    • The factors in the change formula (Beckhard and Harris)
    • The four phases of planned change that draws on the disciplines of project management (Bullock and Batten)
    • The Eight Step Model for transforming your organization (Kotter) (Note: Fig.3.3 on P127 is not examined)
    • The four components in the congruence model that draws on the socio-technical view of organizations and addresses the dynamics of what happens in an organization when we try to change it. (Nadler and Tushman)
    • The three phases in managing transition and the distinction between planned change and transition (Bridges)
    • The “principles of environmental systems” for how organizations operate and its relevance to sustaining and renewing organizational change (Senge et al)

    Module 4: Leading Change

    • The leader’s role linked to each of the four key organizational metaphors
    • The description of visionary leadership including
    • The characteristics of visionary leaders (Bennis)
    • What leaders really do (Kotter)
    • The characteristics of other theories on leadership approaches
    • Transformational and transactional leadership (Bass; Bryman)
    • Story telling leadership (Gardner)
    • Adaptive leadership (Heifitz and Laurie)
    • Connective leadership (Lipman-Blumen) (Note: Leadership for the 21st century and Table 4.3 are not examined)
    • The characteristics of other theories on leadership approaches
    • Transformational and transactional leadership (Bass; Bryman)
    • Story telling leadership (Gardner)
    • Adaptive leadership (Heifitz and Laurie) 4. Connective leadership (Lipman-Blumen) (Note: Leadership for the 21st century and Table 4.3 are not examined)
    • The leadership styles and skills (Goleman)
    • Leadership styles that get results
    • Emotional competencies for leaders
    • The different leadership focus for different phases of change:
    • Kotter’s recommended actions for the first four change steps in leading change
    • Learning how to persevere (Kanter)
    • Leading people through transition (Bridges) (Note: Inner and outer leadership, Table 4.6, P185-6 not examined at Foundation level)
    • The importance of self-knowledge and inner resources:
    • The role of self-knowledge (Bennis)
    • Characteristics of principle-centered leaders (Covey)
    • Covey’s seven habits (Note: Erikson, Table 4.8 is not examined)

    Course Curriculumof the Change Management Foundation and Practitioner Certification Training

    The Change Management F&P curriculum follows the official Change Management Body of Knowledge (CMBoK) and covers Individual, Team, Organizational, and Leading Change at both Foundation and Practitioner depth.

    Change Management Foundation Course Curriculum

    • Understanding change models
    • A Behavioral Approach to Change
    • Cognitive and Psychodynamic Approach to Change
    • Perspectives about Humanistic Psychology

    Sets the foundation for every other module, since individual psychology underpins how teams and organizations respond to change.

    Change Management Practitioner Course Curriculum

    • The defining features of models which describe how people learn:
    • The learning process and the learning dip; the Gestalt terms ‘foreground’ and ‘background’; the sequence of the learning process (conscious/unconscious incompetence to unconscious competence)
    • The stages and sequence of the ‘learning cycle’ (Kolb) and the related learning styles
    • The perspectives associated with the cognitive approach to change
    • Achieving results and setting goals; the ‘well-formed outcome’; the sequence which connects self-concept to results
    • Techniques for changing beliefs and performance
    • The perspectives associated with the psychodynamic approach to change
    • The sequences and terms used in theories using the idea of a ‘change curve’ (Kubler-Ross; Adams, Hayes and Hopson
    • The sequences and terms used in the Virginia Satir model and critical points in the change process (Satir; Weinberg)
    • The perspectives associated with the humanistic psychology approach to change
    • The levels and terms used in the hierarchy of needs (Maslow)
    • The three ‘crucial conditions’ to bring about growth and development with individuals within organizations and process of change (Rogers and the path to personal growth)
    • The Gestalt approach to individual and organizational change; the terms used and sequence of the Gestalt cycle (Perls; Nevis)
    • The individual personality ‘preferences’ identified by the MBTITM and the responses of four types of individuals to change (Myers and Briggs)
    • The factors that influence how to manage change in self and others
    • Propensity for change – five factors (Cameron and Green)
    • The stages and terms used in the transformative change model and factors causing resistance to change (Schein)
    • How managers and change agents can help others to change
    • The theories and models about the nature of teams
    • What is a group and when is it a team? (Various)
    • Why we need teams and the relationship between uncertainty and teamwork (Casey) 3. Types of organizational teams (Cameron and Green)
    • How to Improve Team Effectiveness. The five elements that contribute to the level of a team’s effectiveness or ineffectiveness (Glaser and Glaser)
    • Tuckman’s model of team change and the stages of development that teams go through
    • Leadership Issues in Team Change. The phases that groups go through and the challenges for leaders (Bion and Turquet) (see Appendix A, Note 1)
    • How individuals affect team dynamics
    • MBTI and Teams
    • Similarity and difference between individuals within teams (McCaulley) 3. Team types (Belbin)

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    The Change Management Skills You Will BuildSkills You Apply on Real Programmes

    In this Change Management Foundation & Practitioner Certification Course you learn to lead the people side of organisational change from end to end, applying proven models to real scenarios. By the end you can diagnose, plan, communicate and embed change, and you are ready for both the Foundation and Practitioner exams.

    Guide Individuals Through Change

    Understand how people experience change and apply individual models such as ADKAR and Bridges' Transition Model to diagnose resistance, build motivation and reinforce new behaviours in real organisational settings.

    Lead Change at Organisational Level

    Select and apply organisational change models including Lewin's three-step approach, Kotter's 8-Step Model and McKinsey 7-S, and diagnose culture using Schein's model to plan change that fits the organisation.

    Engage Stakeholders and Communicate Change

    Map stakeholders, build engagement strategies and design change communication plans, using influence principles such as Cialdini's to move people from awareness to commitment.

    Plan and Deliver Change Practice

    Run change impact assessments, build complete change management plans covering communication, training, resistance and embedding, and integrate them with project delivery.

    Apply Emotional Intelligence and Professional Practice

    Use emotional intelligence, coaching and facilitation to build trust, manage conflict and act ethically, drawing on the professional practices in the Change Management Body of Knowledge.

    Pass Both Foundation and Practitioner Exams

    Practise the closed-book Foundation format and the open-book, scenario-based Practitioner technique so you can navigate the Practitioner Guide efficiently and answer with confidence under exam conditions.

    Who Should TakeChange Management F&P Certification Training in Finland?

    Change Leaders

    Change Project Managers

    Transformation Managers

    Business Change Managers

    Operational Line Managers

    Project Team Members

    HR Representatives

    Business Managers

    Project and Program Managers

    Who Can Take This Certification Training

    Change Management F&P Training Optionsfor Professionals and Teams

    We offer flexible training formats designed to suit different learning preferences, schedules, and professional goals. Whether you prefer classroom learning, live online sessions, team-based learning, or personalized coaching, choose the option that best supports your Change Management Foundation & Practitioner learning journey.

    Change Management Live Virtual Training

    • Live online instructor-led sessions

    • Interactive discussions and virtual activities

    • Expert guidance from experienced trainers

    • Practice assessments and revision support

    • Dedicated Q&A sessions for concept clarification

    • Fixed schedules for accountability and momentum

    • Small batch sizes for personalized attention

    • Access from any location with internet connectivity

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    Attend fully interactive online sessions from anywhere while benefiting from real-time instructor guidance and collaborative learning experiences. This Virtual Change Management F&P training option provides flexibility while maintaining direct engagement with experienced trainers.

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    Change Management Classroom Training

    • Instructor-led classroom sessions

    • Interactive discussions and group activities

    • Real-world examples and practical exercises

    • Structured learning with fixed schedules

    • Opportunities for peer networking and collaboration

    • Practice assessments and knowledge checks

    • Dedicated Q&A and concept clarification

    • Immediate trainer feedback and support

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    Learn through face-to-face sessions led by experienced instructors in a collaborative classroom environment. This Classroom Change Management F&P training format combines expert guidance, peer interaction, and practical exercises to create an engaging learning experience.

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    Best For: Learners who prefer in-person interaction, structured schedules, and collaborative learning experiences.

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    Change Management Corporate Group Training

    • Customized training aligned to organizational goals

    • Flexible delivery: onsite, virtual, hybrid, or blended

    • Scheduling tailored to business availability

    • Role-based examples and industry-relevant discussions

    • Progress tracking and learner assessments where applicable

    • Dedicated coordination and administrative support

    • Consistent learning experiences across teams

    • Scalable delivery for local, regional, or global workforces

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    Designed for organizations that want to build change leadership capabilities, improve transformation outcomes, and support workforce development through structured learning initiatives. This format is ideal for Change Management F&P training for companies in Finland seeking to equip teams with practical change management skills.

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    Best For: Organizations looking to upskill employees, address capability gaps, and deliver consistent training across teams.

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    Change Management Focused 1-to-1 Training

    • One-to-one instructor attention

    • Customized learning plans and objectives

    • Flexible scheduling based on availability

    • Personalized feedback and coaching

    • Additional focus on challenging topics

    • Targeted practice and revision support

    • Faster clarification of questions and concepts

    • Learning pace is adapted to individual needs

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    Receive personalized instruction tailored to your goals, pace, and learning requirements through dedicated sessions with an expert trainer. This format provides Change Management F&P coaching for professionals seeking individualized support with certification preparation, stakeholder engagement strategies, and organizational change initiatives.

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    Change Management Live Virtual Training

    Change Management Live Virtual Training

    Live online instructor-led sessions

    Interactive discussions and virtual activities

    Expert guidance from experienced trainers

    Practice assessments and revision support

    Dedicated Q&A sessions for concept clarification

    Fixed schedules for accountability and momentum

    Small batch sizes for personalized attention

    Access from any location with internet connectivity

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    EUR 1380

    Please Note:Attend fully interactive online sessions from anywhere while benefiting from real-time instructor guidance and collaborative learning experiences. This Virtual Change Management F&P training option provides flexibility while maintaining direct engagement with experienced trainers.

    Best For: Professionals seeking the flexibility of online learning without compromising on live instructor interaction.

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    Why Choose Invensis Learning in FinlandTrusted Training for Teams

    Invensis Learning delivers structured Change Management Foundation and Practitioner training for professionals and organisations across Finland who want to lead change with confidence and pass both exams. Our programmes combine experienced change-qualified trainers, flexible delivery, CMBoK-aligned courseware and dedicated learner support. Whether you enrol as an individual or arrange corporate Change Management Foundation & Practitioner Certification Course training for your team in Helsinki, Espoo or Tampere, Invensis Learning provides a professional experience built around practical understanding, real-world application and exam readiness.

    • Experienced, change-qualified trainers with real transformation experience
    • Courseware aligned to the official CM-F and CM-P exam syllabi
    • Live virtual, classroom and onsite formats to suit your schedule
    • Foundation and Practitioner mock exams and practice questions included
    • Guidance to help you clear both exams on your first attempt
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after training
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    Change Management Foundation and Practitioner Training Locations in FinlandInstructor-led in-person Classroom training is available for group batches. All other public cohorts are delivered as Instructor-led Live Virtual. See available cohorts

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    • Delivered onsite, live virtual or hybrid across Finland
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    • Role-based examples from Finnish transformation programmes
    • Prepares teams for both Foundation and Practitioner exams
    • Progress tracking, assessments and dedicated coordination
    • Scalable delivery for teams across Finland and the Nordics

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    From Project Delivery to Leading Change

    "The combined Foundation and Practitioner programme finally gave me a structured way to lead change, not just deliver projects. The ADKAR and Kotter sessions and the open-book Practitioner practice made a real difference on my current transformation."

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    "As an IT project lead, I always struggled with adoption after go-live. This course gave me the stakeholder and communication tools I was missing, and I passed both exams first time. The trainer explained every model with practical examples."

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    Frequently Asked QuestionsHere's everything you may ask...

    It is a globally recognised, two-level qualification for the people side of organisational change. Foundation validates your knowledge of change concepts and models, while Practitioner proves you can apply them to real scenarios. Both are underpinned by the Change Management Body of Knowledge (CMBoK) from the Change Management Institute.

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    What is the Change Management Foundation and Practitioner certification?

    It is a globally recognised, two-level qualification for the people side of organisational change. Foundation validates your knowledge of change concepts and models, while Practitioner proves you can apply them to real scenarios. Both are underpinned by the Change Management Body of Knowledge (CMBoK) from the Change Management Institute.

    Who should take this change management certification?

    It suits change managers, project and programme leaders, HR business partners, organisational development practitioners, consultants and senior leaders sponsoring change. Anyone who leads or supports organisational change in Finland can benefit, and Foundation has no formal prerequisites.

    Is the Change Management certification recognised in Finland?

    Yes. The credential is recognised internationally and valued by Finnish employers across consulting, technology, banking, the public sector and industry that run large digital, AI and net-zero transformation programmes.

    What is the difference between Foundation and Practitioner?

    Foundation tests knowledge and comprehension of change models at awareness level through a closed-book exam. Practitioner tests your ability to apply those models to realistic scenarios through an open-book, scenario-based exam. The combined programme covers both levels end to end.

    Is this change management certification worth it in Finland?

    Yes. Certified change roles in Finland range from change analyst up to Head of Change, with change managers earning around EUR 72,000 and senior roles reaching EUR 90,000 and above. As transformation accelerates, credentialed change practitioners are in strong demand.

    Do I need prior experience to start?

    No. Change Management Foundation is open to all, with no formal education or experience prerequisites. Practitioner requires you to hold Foundation first, which the combined programme prepares you for.

    Pricing

    How much does Change Management training cost in Finland?

    Fees vary by delivery format and schedule, so pricing is available on request in euros. The fee covers training and preparation for both exams. Request a quote or speak with a learning advisor for current Finland pricing.

    What is included in the course fee?

    Your enrolment typically includes CMBoK-aligned courseware, industry case studies, Foundation and Practitioner mock exams and practice questions, first-attempt exam guidance and learner support. Exam voucher inclusion is confirmed at the time of booking.

    Are the exam fees included in the price?

    Combined training packages usually include both the Foundation and Practitioner exam vouchers, but this varies by package. Confirm voucher inclusion when you enrol, and ask a learning advisor for a full breakdown.

    Do you offer corporate or group discounts?

    Yes. We offer corporate group training with customised schedules and volume-based pricing for change functions, PMOs and HR teams across Finland. Contact us for a tailored group quote.

    What payment options are available?

    We accept major credit and debit cards and bank transfers, with instalment options on selected plans. Talk to a learning advisor to choose the option that suits you.

    Exam

    What is the format of the Foundation exam?

    The Foundation exam has 50 multiple-choice questions with a single answer each, taken closed book in 40 minutes. The pass mark is 50%, which is 25 out of 50 correct. It is delivered by online proctoring or at an authorised test centre.

    What is the format of the Practitioner exam?

    The Practitioner exam has five scenario-based sections worth 16 marks each, 80 marks in total, taken open book in 2.5 hours. The pass mark is 50%, which is 40 out of 80 marks. The Change Management Practitioner Guide is permitted.

    What does open book mean for the Practitioner exam?

    You may use the Change Management Practitioner Guide during the exam. However, the scenario-based sections require analysis and judgment, so you cannot simply look up answers. Efficient guide navigation and deep method knowledge are both essential.

    Are there prerequisites for the Practitioner exam?

    Yes. You must hold the Change Management Foundation certification before sitting the Practitioner exam. The combined programme covers Foundation first, then Practitioner, so you can progress through both in sequence.

    What if I do not pass on the first attempt?

    Our mock exams, practice questions and first-attempt guidance are designed to help you pass both exams first time. If a resit is needed, we guide you through the re-sit process. Ask a learning advisor about resit options for your plan.

    Which standard is the exam based on?

    Both exams are based on the current Change Management Foundation and Practitioner syllabi, aligned to the Change Management Body of Knowledge (CMBoK) from the Change Management Institute and the current Change Management Practitioner Guide.

    Course Content

    What topics does the training cover?

    The programme covers five topic areas: Change and the Individual, Change and the Organization, Communication and Stakeholder Engagement, Change Practice, and Personal and Professional Management. Foundation builds knowledge; Practitioner applies it to scenarios.

    Which change models will I learn?

    You learn a broad set of models including ADKAR, Bridges' Transition Model, Lewin's three-step approach, Kotter's 8-Step Model, McKinsey 7-S, Schein's culture model, Goleman's emotional intelligence and Cialdini's principles of influence.

    Can a complete beginner take this course?

    Yes. Foundation has no prerequisites and starts from first principles, so beginners are welcome. Trainer-led sessions, case studies and practice questions build your understanding step by step toward both exams.

    What learning materials are provided?

    You receive CMBoK-aligned courseware, industry case studies, Foundation and Practitioner practice questions and mock exams, and reference to the Change Management Practitioner Guide used in the open-book Practitioner exam.

    How long is the combined training programme?

    The combined Foundation and Practitioner programme is delivered as 40 hours of instructor-led training. The number of days varies with the schedule format, from intensive full days to extended part-day sessions, so it fits working professionals.

    Enrollment

    How do I enrol in the Change Management course in Finland?

    Enrol through the Invensis Learning website. Choose your preferred format, complete payment, and you receive access to schedules, courseware and learning resources. A learning advisor can help you pick the right batch.

    What training formats are available?

    You can choose online (live virtual) instructor-led training, classroom or onsite training, or customised corporate group training. Each format prepares you for both the Foundation and Practitioner exams. Pick the format that fits your schedule.

    How soon can I start?

    New batches run regularly across Finland time zones for both individuals and teams. See upcoming schedules or talk to a learning advisor to find the next available start date that suits you.

    Can I reschedule or transfer my enrolment?

    Yes. Flexi options let you reschedule or transfer to another batch, and selected plans allow you to attend the training again. Contact support to arrange this.

    What is the refund or cancellation policy?

    Refunds and cancellations are handled per our published policy, and selected plans include a money-back option. Reach out to our team for the details that apply to your enrolment.