
Change Management Certification Program
Change Management Certification Program
World-Class Change Management Certification for Education Leaders
Prosci's Change Management Certification Program equips higher education technology leaders with the tools and expertise to drive successful digital transformations—from implementing new learning management systems to rolling out AI tools and modernizing administrative workflows.
During this immersive experience, you'll apply the Prosci Methodology and ADKAR® Model to your active technology initiatives while connecting with peer leaders who understand the unique governance structures and stakeholder dynamics of educational institutions.
Led by instructors with extensive higher education technology experience, these tailored sessions address implementation challenges specific to academia and award graduates the distinction of being a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner.
Program Benefits
Learn Essential Change Skills From Anywhere
Learn Prosci's industry-leading methodology through our interactive online platform, connecting with peers who understand academic environments through collaborative breakout sessions focused on higher education technology challenges.
Enhance Your Digital Transformation Toolkit
Gain access to research-backed frameworks specifically adapted for educational institutions, practical tools to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, and insights from 25+ years of industry research—distinguishing yourself as a strategic technology leader in higher education.
Drive Institutional Success Through Technology Adoption
Increase ROI on critical technology investments by addressing faculty and staff adoption challenges, accelerate digital literacy across your institution, and build a sustainable change capability that supports ongoing innovation in teaching, research, and administration.
Who Should Attend
We encourage and welcome anyone to attend Prosci’s Change Management Certification Program. You’ll find this program especially beneficial if you are responsible for driving change on a team or across an organization.
Our most frequent attendees are:
- Change leaders
- Project managers
- Change management practitioners
- Continuous improvement specialists
- IT professionals
- Human resource business partners
- Organizational development professionals
- Project team members
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Learning Objectives
During the Change Management Certification Program, participants learn how to:
- Define change management
- Explain the value of change management
- Apply the Prosci ADKAR® Model to facilitate individual change
- Apply the Prosci 3-Phase Process for organizational change
- Activate roles that contribute to change success
- Formulate the foundation of a Change Management Plan to address a specific project
Program Agenda
Day 1
- Welcome and connection
- Foundation
- PCT Model
- ADKAR Model
- Prosci 3-Phase Process: Phase 1 – Prepare Approach
- Knowledge Check
Day 2
- Day 1 Review
- Prosci 3-Phase Process: Phase 1 – Prepare Approach
- Prosci 3-Phase Process: Phase 2 – Manage Change
- Knowledge Check
Day 3
- Day 2 Review
- Prosci 3-Phase Process: Phase 2 – Manage Change
- Prosci 3-Phase Process: Phase 3 – Sustain Outcomes
- Deliver Presentations
- Next Steps and Evaluation
- Graduation
Note on Time Requirements:
For the online program, you will need to be online for approximately 8 hours each day during the dedicated class time. In addition, you will need to complete approximately 1 hour of self-study on Day 1 and Day 2. In-person programs have slightly different requirements. Please see individual program listings for more information.
Course Materials (included)
- Program workbook and handouts
- As a course participant, you'll gain access to digital content, resources and tools, including:
- Research Hub – A single point of access to Prosci research, including core studies, topical studies and relevant data across a broad array of topics
- Knowledge Hub – A single point of access to content and resources to support your learning and application
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Credits
Credits from the following organizations are available by completing this program.




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Once you become a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner, you will:
Receive Your Prosci Badge
Celebrate your certification by sharing your digital credential badge in your email signature, on your resume, and on social media platforms.
Join a Dynamic Network of Practitioners
Collaborate with other practitioners in the Prosci Change Management Users Group on LinkedIn.
Have Support Available
Prosci is here for you as you move forward on your practitioner journey.
Leverage Exclusive, Industry-Leading Tools
Receive acess tp digital content, resources and tools in the Prosci Hub Solution Suite.
What Our Clients Say
“I love to improve leaders’ and teams’ effectiveness by developing their change management knowledge and skillset.”
Christine Chin
Former Dir. of Executive Programming , Colorado State University
“I help teams intentionally navigate the people side of change while honoring the leadership and project management elements.”
Meredith Curley
Former Provost , University of Phoenix
“I aim to build relationships with teams to translate organizational goals into results.”
Evelyn Williams
Former Organizational Change Manager , University of Washington
“Prosci's methodology and role-based trainings are uniquely built to work just as well in the academic side of campus as they do on the administration side.”
Bernadette Han
Staff Education and Development , University of San Diego
“My goal is to help you leverage your change management toolbox to prepare your people to successfully adopt desired changes!”
Timothy Slottow
Former Organizational change strategist , Former Executive VP and CFO
