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    What Is the Change Management Foundation and Practitioner Certification?Your Route into Change Leadership

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    Key Highlightsof the Change Management Foundation and Practitioner Training Course

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

    Why the Change Management Credential Is Worth ItSkills, Recognition and Career Growth

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

    The Change Management Foundation and Practitioner exams in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom

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

    Where Certification Can Take Your CareerRoles and Demand Across the UK

    Change management has become a core capability across UK employers, valued by financial services, consulting, the NHS, government and technology organisations delivering large-scale transformation. As digital, regulatory and operating-model change accelerates, organisations increasingly separate credentialed change professionals from the rest. Demand runs from change analyst and change manager up to head of change and transformation director, and here is what the UK market is telling us right now.

    Industry Challenges Driving Change Management Demand in the UK

    Change management is more than a credential. It is the skill that turns strategy into adopted, lasting change. Join UK professionals who lead change with confidence. Start your journey today.

    Your UK Career Transformation

    From Delivering Change to Leading It

    Your Before and After

    The UK change and transformation market is expanding with digital, regulatory and operating-model change, and employers increasingly separate certified change professionals from the rest. Here is which side of that line you want to be on.

    Sources: PayScale, Indeed, Glassdoor, Morgan McKinley (UK) 2026.

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

    Embark on the road to Change Management certification exam success in United Kingdom. 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.

    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

    Change Management Practitioner Course Curriculum

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    The Change Management Skills You Will GainModels, Tools and Techniques

    This combined programme, the Change Management Foundation & Practitioner Certification Course, builds change capability across all five syllabus areas, from understanding how people experience change to applying models in real organisational scenarios. By the end you can plan, lead and embed change and sit both exams with confidence.

    Guide Individuals Through Change

    In this programme you will learn how to lead the people side of change end to end. Start by supporting individuals through transition using ADKAR and Bridges' Transition Model, applying motivation and learning theory to build desire, capability and lasting behaviour change.

    Lead Organisational Change

    Select and apply the right organisational change models, including Lewin's Three-Step Model, Kotter's 8-Step Model and McKinsey 7-S, and diagnose culture and change readiness so you can plan change that fits the organisation.

    Engage Stakeholders and Communicate Change

    Identify and analyse stakeholders, build targeted engagement strategies, and design change communication plans. Apply influencing techniques, including Cialdini's principles, to manage resistance through dialogue rather than force.

    Plan and Deliver Change in Practice

    Run change impact assessments, build complete change management plans covering communication, training and resistance, and use practical tools to embed and sustain change so benefits are realised.

    Manage Yourself as a Change Professional

    Develop emotional intelligence using Goleman's model, apply coaching and facilitation skills, and handle ethics and professional judgement, drawing on the CMBoK for your continuing development.

    Pass Both Exams with Confidence

    Prepare for two separate exams: the 50-question closed-book Foundation exam and the open-book, scenario-based Practitioner exam, with mock papers and open-book technique to build exam readiness.

    Who Should TakeChange Management F&P Certification Training in United Kingdom?

    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 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

    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.

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

    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

    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 United Kingdom seeking to equip teams with practical change management skills.

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

    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

    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.

    Best For: Professionals seeking personalized guidance, accelerated learning, or focused support to achieve specific outcomes.

    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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    GBP 1090

    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 the UKTrusted by Professionals Worldwide

    As an established training company in the United Kingdom, Invensis Learning delivers structured Change Management Foundation and Practitioner training for individual professionals and organisations across the UK. Our programmes combine experienced change-qualified trainers, courseware aligned to the current syllabi and the CMBoK, flexible delivery, and learner-focused support. Whether you enrol as an individual or plan corporate training for your team, you get a professional learning experience built around practical understanding, real-world application and readiness for both exams.

    • Experienced change-qualified trainers with real transformation experience
    • Training aligned to the current Foundation and Practitioner syllabi and CMBoK
    • Flexible formats: live online, classroom and corporate group training
    • Structured courseware, case studies, mock exams and practice questions
    • Guidance to prepare for both the Foundation and Practitioner exams
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    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after training
    • Trusted by professionals and organisations across the UK and worldwide

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    Change Management Foundation and Practitioner Training Locations in United KingdomInstructor-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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    Corporate Change Management TrainingUpskill Your Organisation

    • Suitable for small, medium and large teams across the UK
    • Customised schedules and content aligned to your transformation goals
    • Flexible delivery through onsite, live virtual, hybrid or blended formats
    • Experienced change-qualified trainers with sector-relevant expertise
    • Role-based, industry-relevant examples for stronger workplace application
    • Dedicated coordination and learner support for group programmes
    • Scalable delivery for teams across UK and global locations

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    What Our Learners Say

    From Project Delivery to Leading Change

    "The programme finally gave me the models and language to lead change, not just deliver projects. The scenario practice made the open-book Practitioner exam far less daunting, and I passed both exams first time."

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    Practical Models I Use Every Week

    "As a project manager I always struggled with adoption. Learning ADKAR, Kotter and stakeholder engagement changed how I run transitions. The trainer used real UK examples that I could apply the next week."

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    Confident Supporting Leaders Through Change

    "The Foundation content was clear and well paced, and the Practitioner sessions pushed me to apply it to realistic scenarios. As an HR business partner I now feel confident advising leaders through change."

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    Stronger Adoption Across Our Programmes

    "We put a cohort of our transformation team through the corporate programme. The shared change management language has noticeably improved adoption on our digital projects, and the delivery flexed around our schedule."

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    Tailored and Highly Relevant for Our Team

    "Invensis Learning tailored the training to our restructuring programme and public-sector context. The trainers were experienced and the group came away with a consistent approach to engaging staff through change."

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

    Yes. Change management is in strong demand across UK banking, consulting, the NHS, government and technology as organisations run large transformation programmes. Certified change managers in the UK average around £54,000, with senior change and transformation roles paying significantly more, so the credential offers a clear career and earning return.