Change Management Practitioner™ Certification

• Those wishing to achieve CMP certification (Foundation™ + Practitioner™)
• Those working in organizations where a change initiative is being planned or taking place
• Anyone in a role that involves leading, managing, or supporting the change initiative, particularly for those working in organizations wherein a change initiative is being planned or taking place

Upon completion of the certification, you will be able to:

• Prepare individuals and stakeholders for change
• Manage change within an project environment
• Lead organizational change

Upcoming Course Schedule

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Format

Online Classroom.

 

Attendance Policy

Any known issues with attendance should be brought to the instructor at the beginning of the program. While attendance is required for each of the days in order to achieve the certificate, we realize there may be unexpected (or previously planned) situations that may arise during the program. In most cases the classes will be recorded and you will be able to watch the class at your convenience. Missing more than 1 day of the entire program will result in an incomplete and therefore will not receive a certificate of completion.

 

Notes

• We encourage learners to register at least one week before the start of the class to receive course materials and begin your readings before class.
• Learners can expect to devote 2 hours/night in daily readings and practice quizzes.
• This program is offered in partnership with Procept Associates. Inc. Upon successful completion of this course, learners will receive 35 professional development units (PDUs) for their PMP certification renewal from Procept Associates, upon request.
• Price includes the writing of two exams. Learners must pass both exams with 50% or higher to receive a grade of complete for the program.

 

Credential

Learners must pass both exams to receive a “Certificate of Completion” from the University of Windsor.

Candidates who pass the practitioner exam are recognized as ‘Change Management Registered Practitioners' and will receive a digital badge from APMG International to designate them as such. Individuals will remain 'Registered' with APMG for a period of 5 years. To maintain registered status, practitioners must complete and pass a Change Management Re-Registration examination within 3-5 years following their initial/previous practitioner certification.

Prerequisites

It will be expected that learners will have:

• Basic computer skills
• English language proficiency

If you're considering pursuing this designation without prior experience or knowledge in change management, we suggest completing the Applied Leadership Program first. This will help you build a solid foundation for success in this designation.

Other requirements:

• Pre-reading: The Change Management Study Guide (2024) This will be provided.
• Approximately 2 hours of study is recommended each evening
• To qualify for the Practitioner Program, participants must successfully complete the APMG International Change Management Foundation™ exam (first exam) with a pass rate of 50% or higher.

 

Technical Requirements

This class is offered online through Brightspace and Microsoft Teams. Learners will require access to a computer with high-speed internet access.

Learning Management System Requirements

All course details can be accessed through Brightspace. A link will be provided through email to Brightspace and Microsoft Teams and you will have access the first day of class.

Please activate your UWinID. Your UWinID and password are needed to access Brightspace and Microsoft Teams. If you have any issues, please contact continue@uwindsor.ca.

Review the full Brightspace system requirements.

Program Fees

Fee: $2950 + HST. 

Full payment is due 10 days before the class start date. 

Full refund 7 days before the start of the course OR up until the date on which the course materials are released - whichever comes first. If a refund is requested, you will receive your refund in full, minus a $25.00 administration fee. Please review our Registration and Refund Policies for more information.

 

Discounts

UWindsor Alumni, staff, and students are all eligible for a discount. Contact continue@uwindsor.ca for further details. 

 

Financial Aid + Funding

Grants

Interested in sending a member from your organization?
You may be eligible for the Canada-Ontario Job Grant as a way to offset the cost.

 

OSAP-MC

• This program is eligible for the OSAP Micro-credential application (OSAPMC).
• Participants must be registered into the program prior to applying for OSAPMC.
• Participants are obligated to pay their fees in full, at least 10 days before the class start date
  • If you wish to withdraw from the program, you must email your drop request to our team at continue@uwindsor.ca at least one week before the course start date to receive a full refund (less the $25.00 administrative fee)
• Register for this program accordingly to allow ample time for your application to be processed. It takes approximately 10-15 business days for the OSAPMC application to be processed.

For more information, please visit our OSAP-MC website, or email our financial aid office. 

 

Other Financial Aid

Continuing Education has partnered with Windmill Microlending to make your learning opportunities more accessible.  Windmill Microlending is a registered charity serving newcomers since 2005. Windmill Microlending provides loans of up to $15,000 for skilled immigrants and refugees to pay for their Canadian licensing or training needed to restart or continue their careers in Canada. Loans can be used to cover fees for licensing and qualifying exams, credential assessments, books, course materials, living allowance during the study period, and language courses. To find out if you are eligible for a Windmill loan, please click here.

Please apply 2-3 weeks before the start of your desired program.

For more information, please contact Andrea D’Souza at inquiry@teamwindmill.org 

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Instructors

Reginald Scotland

Reginald Scotland is an experienced program, project and change manager, business analyst, communications analyst, facilitator, mentor and coach with more than 25 years of experience. Reg is an engaging and sociable instructor. He leads adult learners in project management, and is co-developer and presenter of a popular webinar series on project management. He has designed and delivered courses on leadership, communications, numerous military subjects and skydiving. He presented at ProjectWorld 2011.

An experienced mentor and coach, Reg enjoys helping people to achieve new levels of personal and professional competence. His philosophy is that successful people are always learning, and that both the learner and facilitator roles often bring new insights and understandings to those involved. Reg holds a BAA in Journalism (Ryerson University) is a Project Management Professional (PMP) (Project Management Institute), a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) (Institute of Certified Management Consultants of Ontario) and is certified in Change Management methodology (Prosci ADKAR). He serves on the Boards of the Royal Canadian Military Institute, St. John Ambulance of York Region, and on the Toronto Executive of the Order of St. George.

He is a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Canadian Army Reserve, with experience in leadership, emergency management, logistics, training, planning, and financial administration and management.

In his spare time, Reg enjoys spending time with family and friends, skydiving, flying, singing and songwriting, and contemplation.