Managing change is a critical success factor for companies in today’s rapidly changing market environment. With the advent of digitalization, globalization, and Industry 4.0, companies must adapt quickly to new market conditions in order to remain competitive. In addition to developing new solutions, their implementation within the company is becoming increasingly important. As a result, more and more specialists and executives are seeking well-established change management certifications to professionally guide this transformation.
To use change management as a targeted tool for the innovative transformation of future companies, we must improve the systematic training of our employees. In this way, we help you improve overall performance, support you in growing rapidly in an ever-changing market environment, and guide organizations toward sustainable development.
The Certified Associate in Change Management with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification
As a multi-award-winning “hidden champion” in change management, we have developed a change management certification program in collaboration with TÜV Rheinland. The Certified Associate in Change Management—a TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification—is based on our proven methodology, the CPC Change Compass, and focuses on the systematic development of practical skills. Our vision is to empower people to successfully drive change within their organizations.
Why Recognized Certification Is Essential Today
Change processes rarely fail due to a lack of strategy—they fail when the people involved lack structured change management expertise. Anyone who wants to successfully lead transformations in companies needs more than just theoretical knowledge. They need a consistent methodological foundation. Our change management certifications bridge exactly this gap: They combine recognized methodologies with the wealth of real-world experience gained from over 2,500 change projects.
Who should get certified?
- Project Manager and Project Leader
- Employees in HR, organizational development, transformation andstrategy consulting
- Consultants and self-employed persons
- High potentials and aspiring managers
- Students and individuals undergoing professional reorientation in the above-mentioned fields
- Change Management Interested Parties
What will I gain from the change management qualification?
- Get an overview of the background and significance of change management
- Become familiar with various change management methods commonly used in the market and their areas of application.
- Making change management tangible through a systematic and practical approach
- Acquire the skills to implement change management projects in your daily work
Our method comprises five process groups and four knowledge areas that provide a structured framework for planning, implementing, and sustainably anchoring change projects. These building blocks help participants to design and manage change processes in a targeted and effective manner.
The five process groups
- Initiation: Defining the scope and desired impact of the change project. Collecting and evaluating initial information about the effects of the change.
- Planning: Defining and planning measures in the knowledge areas. Developing a strategy for achieving the target state.
- Execution: Implementation of the planned measures. Reinforcement of the change through, for example, coaching of sponsors and sharing initial successes.
- Controlling: Monitoring and evaluating results and effects based on predefined goals, the change strategy, and adjustments to planned measures.
- Closing: Acceptance of the project by sponsors and customers. Reflection on the change. Special focus on the sustainability of the impact achieved.
The four knowledge areas
impact
It's all about understanding and taking action! Impact Focuses on the intended and actual effects resulting from the implementation of the change project. Starting point for planning, implementing, and controlling the entire change process.
leadership
It's all about leadership! Leadership focuses on actively supporting management and the change team in the change project. Their commitment and empowerment make it possible to address those affected personally in order to increase the success of the change.
Commitment & Enabling
It's all about learning and empowerment! Engagement focuses on the active participation of those affected by the change, while enabling means equipping them with the right attitude, tools, skills, and competencies so that they can cope with the change.
Institutionalization
It's all about sustainability! Institutionalization focuses on embedding change and ensuring that the results achieved are sustainable. Innovations must become part of the organizational culture.
The Unique Selling Point of Our Approach
There are various certification paths available on the market. However, our CPC approach combines three quality characteristics that are unique in this combination:
- Practice, Not Theory: All content is derived directly from consulting practice—we avoid purely academic concepts.
- Independent Audit: The final audit is conducted externally and impartially. The quality certification is thus confirmed independently of CPC AG.
- Transparency: Module content, target audiences, format, and budget are clearly communicated from the start.
This triad of practical experience, independence, and transparency is what sets us apart when you’re looking to Change Management certification with us.
How is the certification program structured?
You begin your learning journey by completing two e-learning courses, the basic training and the advanced training, which you can access via the TÜV platform. Both courses have a modular structure, making them easy to integrate into your daily work. You successfully complete the e-learning courses after each level with an online test.
After passing each online test, you can download your certificate of participation for the respective level from the TÜV platform. In China, you will receive your certificate of participation via email. Your learning journey concludes with the expert training, which includes the “Change Management” certification. The expert training focuses on the application of change management methods you learned in the e-learning modules. In addition, the opportunity to exchange ideas with other participants from various industries and fields, as well as with our trainer, is invaluable.
The training is offered in person or remotely by our experienced change managers and concludes with an exam to earn the “Certified Associate in Change Management” designation, which is certified by TÜV Rheinland.
This personal certification is recognized worldwide and is confirmed by a corresponding certificate.
The two e-learning courses can be completed independently of the certification.
Requirements for certification as a Certified Associate in Change Management with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification
- You must have a general university entrance qualification or a specialized high school diploma. Other qualifications may be accepted.
- You have completed the basic training and advanced training, including passing both online tests. You must present both certificates of participation as proof before the expert training.
- You must have been present for at least 90% of the expert training.
Available languages and logistics for expert training
The complete qualification program is available in German, English, and Chinese.
Expert training courses are held in person in Germany, Austria, China, and Singapore. Online training courses are offered as needed in the respective time zones.
You can find the dates for the expert training sessions at the various locations in our Academy. The expert training sessions have a maximum group size of 16 participants and a minimum of 7 participants.
For training sessions in China, there is a QR code at the bottom of the page.
Receive and share certificates
Share what you have learned and draw attention to yourself with your new change management knowledge.
Your Change Management Certificate
- Display your Change Management certificate on your LinkedIn profile under “Certifications & Credentials”
- Add your certificate to your application documents or job applications to demonstrate your change management skills.
- Use the training courses as proof of the PDUs required for other qualifications, such as the PMP.
What do our customers say?
Internal training and solutions for business customers
Please contact our team if you are interested in solutions for business customers.
We offer in-house training at your location, tailored to your schedule, for groups of seven or more participants. It is also possible to integrate the e-learning courses into your learning management system or to include the training courses in your training catalog.
Germany and Austria: Information and registration
For more information and to register for e-learning courses and certification in Germany, Austria, or online training in this time zone, please contact us:
Anne Babilon-Teubenbacher
Partner at CPC
Email: anne.babilon-teubenbacher@cpc-ag.de