Change Management

Location

Lisle- United States

Qualification

Certificate

Fees

$800 per credit hour

Duration

Up to 1 year

Next intake

Fall, Spring

Entry score

Academic Criteria Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited/recognized institution. Minimum 2.75 GPA (or equivalent); lower GPAs may be considered for provisional admission. Official academic transcripts (credential evaluation may be required for international applicants). Valid passport and proof of financial support for I-20 issuance. English Language Proficiency TOEFL iBT: Minimum 79 IELTS Academic: Minimum 6.5 Duolingo English Test: Minimum 105 English proficiency requirement may be waived for eligible applicants.

Our Change Management certificate is focused on the people side of the organization, covering topics in consulting, the ability to work and improve teams, and understanding the role of the organization development practitioner. Change is taking place every day both in and outside of organizations. Change management enhances effective organizational change by planning for it, managing it, and reinforcing it. Leaders who successfully adopt change drive organizational success and positive outcomes. Our instructors are continually enhancing course materials to bring in current topics, practices, and research that you can immediately put into practice.

Certificates can be completed as a standalone credential or while pursuing any of our graduate degree programs. All certificates can be completed within one academic year, taken one at a time each 8 week session and are all asynchronous.

Organizational Change and Consulting Exploration: Enhanced understanding of organizational change and consulting led by an OD practitioner, including current theory, practice, and trends.

Organization Development Intervention Proposal: Ability to structure and propose OD interventions, applying principles and concepts to case studies.

Groups, Teams, and Workplace Trends Identification: Ability to define groups and teams and identifying emerging workplace trends.

Team Development and Cohesion Building: Ability to assess stages of team development, team building techniques, and methods for fostering cohesion within teams.

Ethics and Trust in Consulting: Discussions regarding ethical considerations and trust-building in consulting engagements.

Benedictine University’s graduate certificate programs provide a flexible and career-focused pathway to develop specialized expertise in high-demand fields. Designed for working professionals and recent graduates, these certificates offer industry-relevant knowledge, experienced faculty, and practical learning that can enhance career prospects or serve as a stepping stone toward a master’s degree. Students also benefit from Benedictine University’s strong academic reputation and supportive learning environment.

Change Management