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The Kotter Core Change Certification Program equips you with the tools, knowledge, and support necessary to lead successful change initiatives as you progress in your career.
During this immersive three-day, hands-on session, you’ll apply Kotter’s proven methodology to one of your current projects. You’ll also gain insights into Kotter’s best practices for change leadership, access top-tier tools, and engage with peers to discuss challenges, solutions, and experiences.
This program is offered in both virtual instructor-led and in-person formats. The online version is delivered by experienced instructors using a dynamic platform that ensures a fully interactive experience.
Virtual-instructor Led
In-person Training
Acquire essential leadership skills for managing and driving change through Kotter’s 8-Step Process. This foundational training empowers you to initiate and sustain successful change initiatives within any organization.
Learn how to craft and convey a compelling vision for change, aligning your team and stakeholders around shared goals to ensure coordinated efforts and strong commitment.
Gain access to practical tools and frameworks that can be immediately applied to your organization’s change initiatives, enhancing your ability to manage and measure progress effectively.
The Kotter Core Change Certification Program is designed to equip professionals with the foundational knowledge and practical tools needed to drive meaningful change. Rooted in Dr. John Kotter’s renowned 8-Step Process for Leading Change, this program offers a comprehensive framework for initiating, managing, and sustaining change initiatives.
Individuals who are early in their leadership journey or newly appointed managers will benefit from understanding the fundamentals of leading change. This program equips them with the essential skills and knowledge needed to drive effective change initiatives.
HR practitioners and organizational development specialists who focus on building and maintaining a productive workforce will gain valuable insights into fostering a culture of change and engagement within their organizations.
Those in roles specifically dedicated to driving change, including internal change agents and external consultants, will enhance their ability to lead change efforts and provide strategic guidance through Kotter’s proven methodologies.
The Kotter Core Change Certification Program includes the first four of Kotter’s six core training courses:
Explore the Dynamics of Change, featuring:
Uncover how to leverage Kotter’s 8 Accelerators and 4 Core Change Principles to significantly enhance your success in driving change.
Creating a genuine Sense of Urgency is perhaps the most crucial—and frequently underutilized—element in both driving and maintaining change. Discover strategies to cultivate authentic urgency and learn techniques to keep your team motivated and aligned with the change. Additionally, delve into methods for identifying, recruiting, and engaging a dynamic group to form your Guiding Coalition, who will lead and coordinate the ongoing efforts throughout the change process.
How can you vividly illustrate a captivating future and guide people through the steps needed to bring that vision to life? More crucially, how do you engage and motivate them to fully commit to this vision, inspiring their support and action?
Discover the art of creating an inspiring vision and master strategies to overcome skepticism, turning potential objections into opportunities for alignment and enthusiasm.
Change barriers can emerge within systems and processes, as well as within cultural elements like mindsets, behaviors, and actions. Discover how to pinpoint these obstacles—whether they are immediate challenges or long-standing issues—and explore strategies to eliminate them, empowering yourself and others to act with greater efficiency.
Possess a change certification from a different recognized organization? You might be eligible to skip this course and receive credit towards your Kotter Change Certification.
Professionals responsible for overseeing projects and programs will find the tools and frameworks provided by the Kotter Core Change Certification invaluable. These resources help ensure that their projects align with organizational change goals and are executed successfully.