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Change Management Specialist (CMS)®

Change Management Certification
The Change Management Specialist (CMS)® Certification, developed exclusively for the Management and Strategy Institute, is designed to give the student a solid understanding of how to implement change in a corporate environment.  The training material included with the Change Management certification will help you design and manage change programs, persuade people to change and respond to resistance to change.  The Change Management Specialist (CMS)® certification exam will challenge your knowledge on the subject matter.
Why choose the Management and Strategy Institute?

 - FREE training material included with all certifications
 - Affordable and Respected
 - Flexible: Training and exam done 100% online
 - Competency based: Take the exam as soon as you're ready
 - Members nationwide working for top companies
 - Professional certificate mailed to you after you pass exam [example]

Frequently asked questions:

Are There Prerequisites?
No, the Change Management program is designed for someone with a general knowledge of change principles and the training material covers all required information for the exam.

Is the Change Management Certification Test Difficult?
To effect positive change within a corporate organization it is important to have a solid understanding of the related principles.  This test is timed, so you will not be able to look up answers to questions while taking the test.  This exam is designed to make sure you have a strong understanding of change principles and can identify and effect positive change.  We recommend reviewing the Training Material before taking the test.

How in-depth is the training?
The Change Management course, by definition, is a mid-level certification.  It is designed to give you a solid understanding of most facets of Change Management.  It does not require a project to complete.  This professional development course was designed to teach someone with little knowledge of Change Management the basic skills needed to function as a Change Management agent within an organization.  Many executive jobs today require that their employees have at least a basic understanding of Change Management.  For an example, click on this [Job Search] link to see how many positions mention the words "Change Management".

How long is the training course?
The training course is self-paced. Time to complete and fully comprehend will vary with every individual. It may take several days or weeks of study before you feel comfortable to take the final test. You may take the final exam as soon as you're ready. You have 1 year from the date of purchase to complete the course.

Is the test proctored?
No, the test for the Change Management Certification is not proctored at this time.  It is timed, with a limit of 2 hours.  You may take the test online, from home or work whenever you are ready.

Credits Received:
  • Participants who successfully complete this certification program will receive 30 Professional Competency Units (PCUs) from MSI.
  • Certification qualifies for 30 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits.

What will I receive after I pass the test?
You will be mailed a Certificate Of Completion, as well as a letter of congratulations and two copies of our training verification letters which you can give to employers who request it. The certificate is heavy-stock, cream paper suitable for framing. [View Example]

How would I list this certification on my resume?
Certifications are generally the last item listed under the education section of your resume.  List them directly beneath your college information in this format:

        Certifications:
        Management and Strategy Institute
        - Change Management Specialist (CMS)®

Change Management Certification
Training Material & Certification Test

$299.95

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Additional Information:
Course of Study [.pdf]   |   Sales Brochure [.pdf]

Why organizations fail
Types of change
Phases of growth

Established theories on change
Leading vs managing
Respond to change

Change in stages
How ideas spread
8 stages of change

What should you consider
How Org. Change Works
Principles of effective change

Common problems
How Change Affects People
Why Change
How to Manage Change
Critical three components
Manage / monitor employees

Develop employee skill
Skill gaps
Mentoring, Coaching, Motivating

Motivation
Skill/Will Matrix
What is mentoring / coaching

Management Tools
GROW model
Brainstorming ideas

Identify what works
Monitor the scope of change

Final Exam:
Timed exam
PCUs earned: 30

The Importance of Effective Change Management

Positive changes to a business can help it be more efficient, less wasteful, and more productive. Here’s how you can apply it to your company.
Organizational change management is essentially a wide-scale plan that aims to increase individual and organizational effectiveness by making use of behavioral science technology. The purpose of this is to reduce the chances of negative fallout in a business and to put more emphasis on the “people side” of how an organization can change.
 
Why is effective change management important?
 
Provide direction to units in your organization
  •  Losing your sense of direction is common. If you’re a fairly large organization, then embracing effective change management can help ensure that individual units can align themselves with your business’s goals. It also helps to track and resolve issues as they appear.
 
Adapting to external changes
  •  Businesses can find it challenging to adapt to external changes unless they have a strong and versatile team. External factors can play a considerable role in organizational change. A great example would be the COVID-19 pandemic that forced many of us to work from home. By embracing these factors and managing these changes effectively, you can work towards maintaining an effective business.
 
Improving overall performance, efficiency, and productivity
  •  Organizations that adapt to different ways of working are usually at the forefront of productivity-increasing strategies. When you adapt to different workflows, it can encourage innovation, it can motivate workers, and will increase productivity. As such, it’s essential to place a heavy emphasis on effective change management.

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