About
The Certified Change Management Professional® (CCMP®) is a globally recognized certification designed for professionals who apply best practices in change management. Established by the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP), CCMP® validates expertise in managing organizational change and ensuring successful business transformation.
Certification Body
Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP).
Learning Objectives
By completing the CCMP® certification, participants will:
- Gain a structured understanding of change management principles.
- Develop the ability to apply change management models to real-world scenarios.
- Learn to manage stakeholder engagement and communication effectively.
- Acquire skills to handle resistance and ensure the adoption of change initiatives.
- Understand the integration of change management with project and business processes.
- Learn to sustain change through reinforcement strategies and continuous improvement.
Exam Information
- Exam Format: 3 Essays +1 Exam Multiple-choice questions
- Number of Questions: 150
Recertification
To maintain CCMP® certification status, credential holders must:
- Engage in continuous learning and professional development.
- Every 3 years’ renewal
- Complete recertification requirements as outlined by ACMP.
- Stay current with evolving best practices in change management.
Curriculum
- 10 Sections
- 24 Lessons
- 40 Hours
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- Module 1: Change Management Perspective4
- Module 2: Change and Organization: Defining Change3
- Module 3: Management of Benefits2
- Module 4: Stakeholder Engagement2
- Module 5: Communication2
- Module 6: Change Impact3
- Module 7: Change Readiness2
- Module 8: Education and Learning Support: Training Planning2
- Module 9: Project Management: Change Initiatives, Projects, and Programs2
- Module 10: Sustaining Change2
Requirements
- Experience: A minimum of three years (based on hours) in change management.
- Training: At least 21 hours of formal training in change management, aligned with industry best practices.
- Commitment: Adherence to the ACMP Code of Ethics.
Target audiences
- Organizational change managers and business transformation leaders.
- Project managers responsible for change adoption and benefit realization.
- HR professionals looking to enhance their expertise beyond traditional HR skills.
- Training and communication professionals involved in large-scale rollouts.
- Knowledge management specialists driving collaborative change.
- Professionals with credentials in HR, project management, Six Sigma, and organizational development.
- IT digital transformation leaders and change management educators.