A two-day course teaching the wider impacts of organizational change and how to help people adapt.
Embark on a transformative journey with Melnyk Consultancy, where active participation is key to engaging staff in understanding and navigating change at a local level. Our APMG-accredited Local Change Agent Certification program empowers you to become a driving force for change within your organization. Beyond mere learning, this course equips you with the skills to effectively lead change initiatives, empowering you to make a tangible impact in your local context.
Certified Local Change Agents (CLCAs) play a powerful supporting role during organization-wide transformation. They understand the fundamental principles and approaches that encourage people to embrace change. The purpose of the CLCA Certificate is to confirm that a candidate has sufficient knowledge and understanding of personal and team change to contribute constructively as an informed member of an organizational team facing significant change.
CLCAs assist your organization in aligning its entire workforce’s activities with the implemented change. This may not be a dedicated role – certified individuals will typically continue their Business as Usual (BAU) or core activities while also contributing as invaluable members of organizational change initiatives.
Local Change Agents are:
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
•Understand your role as a Change Agent and the role of others involved in change including Sponsor sand Managers
•Develop techniques to help yourself and your colleagues through change: Active listening, Influencing skills, Facilitation of groups
•Define how to assess the extent and severity of the impact of change
•Understand how to assess the readiness for change in your area
•Know how to work with colleagues to develop a local change plan.
Requires 20/40 (50%) correct answers to pass
Definition of a Successful Candidate
The candidate should be able to recall, recognize, understand and apply the LCA concepts, models, approaches and tools. You will join in practical activities designed to apply as understandings gained from the LCA Course.
On completion, candidates will understand
1.That organizational change consists ofindividual transitions, aligned with intentionalchanges in a group or organization
2.How people typically respond to change, andhow they can be helped to engage through:
•involvement in local, facilitated activities
•personal support
•training and workshops
•effective local communications
3.The importance of aligning changes in their work area with wider organizational changes.
Cohort 1: CLCA_Feb2025 – (Feb 24, Mar 3) 7:30am to 3:30pm MST / 9:30am to 5:30pm EST
Cohort 2: CLCA_Mar2025 – (Mar 17, 18) 7am to 2 pm MST / 9:00am to 4:00pm EST
Cohort 3: CLCA_May2025 – (May 12, 13, 14, 15) 6:30am to 10:30pm MST / 8:30am to 12:30pm EST
Candidates will acquire the following skills:
Ideal for professionals in changing environments, responsible for guiding their teams and supporting organizational change.
Tailored to your schedule, choose from our virtual or in-person sessions.
We present the first course or two, then you can have a facilitator certified to run your own in-house courses with our materials and the APMG exams. It’s a great way to build capability and tailor the training to your own needs.
2-3 Days Facilitator-Led
Online Exam & Materials included.
Your employer may be eligible for this course to be a Canada Alberta Job Grant.
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