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Specialization in Change Management

Prepare to Guide Your Organization Through Change

About This Program

From new initiatives to new technologies, change is inevitable in any organization. Change management is an approach that helps leaders and managers successfully guide their organizations through change. Effective change management goes beyond project management and technical tasks. It includes understanding the human side of change so you can help your team adapt and thrive.

In this one-course specialization, you’ll learn about the role of a change manager and how to apply a change model to an organizational issue. You’ll learn about the processes and stages that individuals go through to move through change, and how to recognize, plan for and mitigate resistance to change. You’ll also learn about tools you can use to enable groups to align on common goals, measure your progress and sustain change within your organization.

Designed For

Anyone in human resources or who has a leading role in managing or facilitating change in an organization.

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Skills You’ll Gain

  • Change models

  • Processes of change

  • Stages of change

  • Planning for change

  • Mitigating change resistance

  • Aligning groups

  • Metrics for change

  • Sustaining change

Get Real-World Experience

You'll complete a comprehensive change strategy and present a change plan based on a simulated business case.

Career Stats

23%

Projected growth in U.S. demand for change management skills (2025–27)

13%

Projected growth in U.S. demand for organizational change management skills (2025–27)

Source: Lightcast. Learn about career stats data.

Career-Ready Credentials

When you complete this program, you'll earn a certificate and a digital achievement badge you can use to showcase your professional development.

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This program is intended for professional development and is not designed to meet educational requirements for professional licensure or certification.


Specialization, Certificate or Course: What’s the Difference?

Specialization
Deep dive into an in-demand skill
Courses: 1-2 | Class Hours: 35+ | Credential: Certificate of Completion

Certificate
In-depth preparation for a new career or career advancement
Courses: 1-3 | Class Hours: 90+ | Credential: Certificate of Completion

Course
Foundation in a topic and step toward further study
Class Hours: < 30


Course Sessions

Online Synchronous

April 2027
Dates Apr 12 - Jun 28
Location Online
Cost $995
Register Starting Jan 13, 2027
Scheduled Meetings
Date
Day
Time
Apr 12, 2027
Mon
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Apr 19, 2027
Mon
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Apr 26, 2027
Mon
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
May 3, 2027
Mon
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
May 10, 2027
Mon
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
May 17, 2027
Mon
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
May 24, 2027
Mon
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Jun 7, 2027
Mon
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Jun 14, 2027
Mon
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Jun 21, 2027
Mon
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Jun 28, 2027
Mon
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

All times are Pacific Time.

Learning Format

Online Synchronous: Combine the convenience of online learning with the immediacy of real-time interaction. You'll meet with your instructor and classmates at scheduled times over Zoom.

Noncredit Course

You'll earn 3.6 continuing education units (CEUs) for successfully completing this course.

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