The Association of Change

Management Professionals

Certified Change Management Professional

(CCMP)KEY SLIDES

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Who is ACMP? WE ARE YOU!

A growing body of qualified professionals…

The Association of Change Management Professionals® (ACMP®) is dedicated to…

advancing the discipline and profession of change management practices that…

support the success of individual and organizational change…

for the realization of intended business results.

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What makes us a profession?

A membership organisation:• 2011: ACMP incorporated as not for

profit membership organisation

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ACMP is truly an international association! This is just our chapters…

Africa ChapterBrazil

Chapter (In devt)

Northern California Chapter

ColoradoChapter (In devt)

Pacific NorthwestChapter

Victoria Chapter

Vancouver Chapter

Toronto Chapter

ManitobaChapter (In devt)

Washington DC ChapterHouston Chapter

New EnglandChapter (In devt)

US MidwestChapter

Belgium-Luxembourg

Chapter

AlbertaChapter Sweden

Chapter

Middle East / North Africa Chapter

(In devt)

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CCMP Exam item writers so far…an international team!

Interactive map: http://www.zeemaps.com/view?group=1609526&x=-11.238815&y=20.900803&z=15

Item writing location

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What makes us a profession?

A code of ethics • 2014: Change Management Code

of Ethics & Professional Conduct launched

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What makes us a profession?

A standard • 2014: ACMP’s Standard for

Change Management launched

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What makes us a profession?

Education recognised for alignment with Standard for Change Management• 2015: Qualified Education Provider™

(QEP™) program launched

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But one more thing is needed…

A membership organisation:• 2011: ACMP incorporated as

not for profit membership organisation

A code of ethics • 2014: Change

Management Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct launched

A standard • 2014: ACMP’s

Standard for Change Management launched

Education recognised for Standard alignment• 2015: Qualified Education

Provider™ (QEP™) program launched

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Research: State of our profession

‘Change Management as a discipline is growing and is generally regarded as valuable, but the industry is fragmented and in need of standardization.

Practitioners want certification and credentialing processes as part of the maturation of change management.’

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Fulfilling the Vision for ACMPTo truly ‘Advance the discipline of Change Management,’ ACMP has committed to establish the

required to support the creation of the ‘Certified Change Management Professional’ certification.

processes

requirements(education, training, experience)

tools

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Which provides the final component in a profession!

CCMP™

A Professional Designation

• 2015: Begin development of the Certified Change

Management Professional™ (CCMP™)

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Why is ACMP’s certification program important to me? Recognizes your knowledge and

experience in the profession Provides you with a global standard

related to the work you do Brings legitimacy to the profession Raises awareness of the profession in

your market What you can deliver and to what standard

Supports your further career development and progression

Demonstrates your commitment to personal career growth and professional development in the domain

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Why is the CCMP™ program important to organizations? Provides a global standard for evaluating

change management competency Establishes a foundation level of

competency organizations can expect Helps organizations know what they are

paying for when hiring new employees or procuring consulting support for change management

Promotes a common language and shared understanding of change management, allowing professionals and organizations to easily work together

Provides a development path for CM professionals

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So what does it take to obtain?ExperienceI have applied change management principles and methods to help individuals and organizations change.3 years / 4200 hours with a 4-year degree, or 5 years / 7000 hours

EducationI have invested in formal education to improve my ability to deliver change management effectively.21 hours of training

ExamI can apply change management

principles and methods to resolve real-life scenarios.

150 multiple-choice, scenario-based questions

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So how would Emma obtain her CCMP designation?

Emma submits application with documented experience and education, along with fee.

Her application is reviewed by approved change management experts.

Emma is notified: “You’re application is approved!” She can register for a date to take the exam.

On the exam date, she goes to the local exam center and completes the exam.

Emma passes the exam and proudly updates her business card and online profile!CCMP

™

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CCMP is not just another change management certificate

Results from an educational process

Demonstrates knowledge of content at the end of a finite period of time, usually based on course content delivered

Usually does not require recertification

Generally has no expiry date

Based on standards set by a thorough, defensible, industry-wide process resulting in a clear definition of required knowledge or skills

Indicates mastery of knowledge usually assessed through a rigorously developed and validated exam delivered under controlled conditions to ensure integrity

Requires work experience demonstrating a track record of success

Awarded by third-party, standard-setting organization unaffiliated with a commercial entity

Typically results in a designation which allows a practitioner to add letters behind their name

Requires recertification to ensure the practitioner remains current through education and participation in the profession

Certification – recognition for individuals meeting standards set by a third party

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Why certification From ACMP?

• Recognized globally

• Method neutral• Continual

advocacy and promotion of change management best practicesACMP

• Based on ACMP’s Standard

• Rigorous, defensible development

• Is a “Certification”CCMP™

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Making progress! Item writing for the exam:

Chicago Dubai Brussels Singapore

Exam vendor selection in progress International testing locations in scope

Marketing Market readiness survey launched! Social media campaign ramping up

Target for launch 2016 – exact timing to be confirmed

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For more information… http://www.acmpglobal.org/?ccmp myccmp.org Search “CCMP ACMP” https://www.facebook.com/getccmp @myCCMP askccmp@acmp.info

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Additional Slides

ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 Harmonizes the personnel certification process

worldwide Is an International accreditation for organizations

operating certifications of persons Requires a rigorous application/approval process of the

organization conveying the certification Prestigious accreditation only awarded after in depth

third party analysis of certification program operations, policies and procedures

Requires annual surveillance Will complete another valuable milestone for ACMP as

many global government entities prefer/require certification programs that have met the strict requirements of being “accredited”

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Our Journey

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The CCMP™ Project - Objectives

1• Develop new CCMP™ Certification

Program

2• Target, market and launch the

CCMP™ Program

3• Ensure CCMP™ is meaningful and

attractive

4• Ensure CCMP™ is prepared in

accordance with ISO 17024

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Eligibility to Apply for the CCMP™ CredentialFormal Education

Experience1 Training2

Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent)

Minimum of five years/60 months of professional change management experience during which at least 7,000 hours were spent as a change management lead or practitioner

21 hours of change management instructor-led training within the past five years

Four-year degree (bachelor’s degree or global equivalent) 

Minimum of three years/36 months of professional change managementexperience during which at least 4,200 hours were spent as a change management lead or practitioner

21 hours of change management instructor-led training within the past five years1. Answer three out of five essay questions on change

management experience2. Training should be instructor-led, in person or online

(self-directed study not allowed for initial application)

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The Foundation is set

ACMP’s Standard for Change Management©: Establishes common

understanding of the discipline of change management

Captures generally accepted practices and processes used by change management practitioners across multiple industries, organizations and roles

Offers clear and consistent vocabulary for essential change management terminology

Provides guidance for organizational change management, for any type of change

Supports organizational decision-making regarding change management resources

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