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    What Is the Change Management Foundation and Practitioner Certification?Your Route to Leading Change

    The Change Management Foundation and Practitioner (CM-F&P) certification is a globally recognized qualification that validates your ability to manage the people and culture side of organizational change. Foundation confirms your understanding of core change management concepts and models, while Practitioner proves you can apply them to real organizational scenarios. This Change Management certification training in Richmond, VA prepares you for both credentials in one program. The course is aligned to the current Change Management Foundation and Practitioner exam syllabi, the Change Management Practitioner Guide, and the Change Management Body of Knowledge (CMBoK) from the Change Management Institute. You will cover five topic areas, from Change and the Individual to Personal and Professional Management, and master proven frameworks including ADKAR, Bridges' Transition Model, Lewin's Three-Step Model, Kotter's 8-Step Model and McKinsey 7-S. With Richmond employers across finance, energy, healthcare and government running major transformation programs, certified change professionals are in demand to lead them. Whether you are a project manager, HR business partner or aspiring change manager, this is your path to a credential employers trust. Start your change management journey with Invensis Learning.

    What Is the Change Management Foundation and Practitioner Certification?Your Route to Leading Change

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    Change Management Foundation and Practitioner Eligibility in RichmondDo You Qualify for the Change Management F&P Exam?

    Why Earn Your Change Management Credential?Foundation and Practitioner in One Program

    Change Management F&P Exam Format in RichmondWhat to expect on exam day

    The Change Management Foundation and Practitioner exams in Richmond assess your understanding of change management principles and your ability to apply them in real-world organizational environments. The Foundation exam focuses on core concepts, terminology, and frameworks through multiple-choice questions, while the Practitioner exam evaluates your ability to analyze scenarios and apply change management techniques to practical business situations. Understanding the structure, duration, and passing requirements of both exams helps candidates prepare effectively and approach certification with confidence.

    Change Management F&P Certification Cost in Richmond

    Note: Prices may vary depending on your location and delivery preferences. Reach out to our learning advisors for the exact pricing details.

    Change Management Careers in Richmond, VARoles, Demand and Pay

    Change management has become a core discipline across Richmond, valued by the finance, energy, healthcare, government and consulting employers that run large, people-heavy transformation programs. As Fortune 500 headquarters such as Capital One, Dominion Energy and Altria modernize systems and ways of working, certified change professionals are increasingly sought after. Demand spans change analysts, change managers, OCM consultants and transformation leads, and here is what the local market is telling us right now.

    Change Management Demand Drivers in Richmond, VA

    Change management is more than a credential. It is a career multiplier for professionals who make transformation stick. Join people who lead adoption and change with confidence. Start your journey today.

    Your Richmond Career Transformation

    Where You Stand Today

    Your Change Management Transformation

    Richmond's transformation market is expanding with digital change, energy modernization and public sector redesign, and employers increasingly separate certified change leaders from the rest. Here is which side of that line you want to be on.

    Sources: Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Salary.com, Glassdoor (Virginia and Richmond) 2026.

    How to Get Change Management F&P Certified in RichmondStep-by-Step Certification Process

    Embark on the road to Change Management certification exam success in Richmond. The certification path is a structured two-exam track: complete the 5-day Invensis Learning training, sit the Foundation exam (50 MCQ / 40 min / 50% pass / closed book), then the Practitioner exam (4 case-study questions / 2.5 hours / 50% pass / objective testing). On passing both, you earn the Change Management Foundation and Practitioner credentials.

    Step 1: Eligibility Check

    Begin your Change Management journey by conducting an eligibility check. This step ensures you have the foundational knowledge to maximize the upcoming training.

    Step 2: Exam Preparation

    Dive into comprehensive study materials, practice exams, and expert-authored guides that equip you with the insights and skills needed for the Change Management certification.

    Step 3: Learn

    Enroll in our expert-led Change Management Courses Live Online and embark on a transformative learning experience. Equip yourself with the tools to confidently lead change initiatives and become a change agent within your organization.

    Step 4: Prepare for the Examinations

    Strengthen your readiness using practice questions, mock examinations, case-study exercises, revision plans, and guided learning activities. This stage serves as focused Change Management F&P exam prep training designed to improve confidence and examination performance

    Step 5: Take Exam

    Sit for the Change Management Foundation exam (50 MCQ, 40 min, 50% pass, closed book) and the Practitioner exam (4 case-study questions, 2.5 hours, 50% pass, objective testing). Your efforts culminate as you sit for the Change Management certification exams.

    Step 6: Exam Results

    Once you've completed the exam, it's time to eagerly await your results. Regardless of the outcome, take this moment to reflect on your journey and plan your next change-management engagement.

    Module 1: Individual Change

    • Understanding change models
    • A Behavioral Approach to Change
    • Cognitive and Psychodynamic Approach to Change
    • Perspectives about Humanistic Psychology

    Module 2: Team Change

    • Understanding the Nature of theme models
    • Identify leadership issues in Change
    • Learning how to improve team effectiveness. Also, how individuals affect team dynamics
    • Learn Tuckman's model of team change and the development changes teams go through

    Module 3: Organizational Change

    • Understanding the various organizational metaphors, like Flux and Transformation organizational metaphor
    • Learn the eight-step model for transforming your organization
    • Identify the three phases in transition management and distinguish between a planned and transitional change
    • Understand the process involved when managing Change

    Module 4: Leading Change

    • What is the leader's role in the key organizational metaphors
    • Learn the role of a leader in Change Management
    • Identify the leadership focus for the various phases of Change
    • Learn the Goleman leadership skills and practices

    Module 1: Individual Change

    • The defining features of models which describe how people learn:
    • The learning process and the learning dip; the Gestalt terms ‘foreground’ and ‘background’; the sequence of the learning process (conscious/unconscious incompetence to unconscious competence)
    • The stages and sequence of the ‘learning cycle’ (Kolb) and the related learning styles
    • The perspectives associated with the cognitive approach to change
    • Achieving results and setting goals; the ‘well-formed outcome’; the sequence which connects self-concept to results
    • Techniques for changing beliefs and performance
    • The perspectives associated with the psychodynamic approach to change
    • The sequences and terms used in theories using the idea of a ‘change curve’ (Kubler-Ross; Adams, Hayes and Hopson
    • The sequences and terms used in the Virginia Satir model and critical points in the change process (Satir; Weinberg)
    • The perspectives associated with the humanistic psychology approach to change
    • The levels and terms used in the hierarchy of needs (Maslow)
    • The three ‘crucial conditions’ to bring about growth and development with individuals within organizations and process of change (Rogers and the path to personal growth)
    • The Gestalt approach to individual and organizational change; the terms used and sequence of the Gestalt cycle (Perls; Nevis)
    • The individual personality ‘preferences’ identified by the MBTITM and the responses of four types of individuals to change (Myers and Briggs)
    • The factors that influence how to manage change in self and others
    • Propensity for change – five factors (Cameron and Green)
    • The stages and terms used in the transformative change model and factors causing resistance to change (Schein)
    • How managers and change agents can help others to change
    • The theories and models about the nature of teams
    • What is a group and when is it a team? (Various)
    • Why we need teams and the relationship between uncertainty and teamwork (Casey) 3. Types of organizational teams (Cameron and Green)
    • How to Improve Team Effectiveness. The five elements that contribute to the level of a team’s effectiveness or ineffectiveness (Glaser and Glaser)
    • Tuckman’s model of team change and the stages of development that teams go through
    • Leadership Issues in Team Change. The phases that groups go through and the challenges for leaders (Bion and Turquet) (see Appendix A, Note 1)
    • How individuals affect team dynamics
    • MBTI and Teams
    • Similarity and difference between individuals within teams (McCaulley) 3. Team types (Belbin)

    Module 2: Team Change

    • The elements of theories and models about how individuals affect team dynamics
    • How team members with different MBTI react to one another in teams and their attitudes to change
    • The advantages and disadvantages of similarity and difference between individuals within teams (McCaulley)
    • The contributions and allowable weaknesses of people playing different team roles (Belbin)
    • How team effectiveness can be improved during change using: Glaser and Glaser’s five elements (defined in 0202); Tuckman’s model of team change (defined in 0203); Bion and Turquet’s leadership issues (defined in 0204); the John Adair model; the team leader’s role and behaviors; facilitation; and action learning.
    • How different types of teams and different individuals within teams affect the way teams react to change (as identified in 0201 and 0205)

    Module 3: Organizational Change

    • The key beliefs and assumptions associated with the Machine organizational metaphor (Morgan)
    • The key beliefs and assumptions associated with the Political Systems organizational metaphor (Morgan)
    • The key beliefs and assumptions associated with the Organisms organizational metaphor (Morgan)
    • The key beliefs and assumptions associated with the Flux and Transformation organizational metaphor (Morgan)
    • The underlying principles behind understanding the driving forces and resisting forces in any situation if change is to happen:
    • Force Field Analysis, examining the driving and resisting forces (Lewin)
    • Three-step model of organizational change (Lewin)
    • The factors in the change formula (Beckhard and Harris)
    • The four phases of planned change that draws on the disciplines of project management (Bullock and Batten)
    • The Eight Step Model for transforming your organization (Kotter) (Note: Fig.3.3 on P127 is not examined)
    • The four components in the congruence model that draws on the socio-technical view of organizations and addresses the dynamics of what happens in an organization when we try to change it. (Nadler and Tushman)
    • The three phases in managing transition and the distinction between planned change and transition (Bridges)
    • The “principles of environmental systems” for how organizations operate and its relevance to sustaining and renewing organizational change (Senge et al)

    Module 4: Leading Change

    • The leader’s role linked to each of the four key organizational metaphors
    • The description of visionary leadership including
    • The characteristics of visionary leaders (Bennis)
    • What leaders really do (Kotter)
    • The characteristics of other theories on leadership approaches
    • Transformational and transactional leadership (Bass; Bryman)
    • Story telling leadership (Gardner)
    • Adaptive leadership (Heifitz and Laurie)
    • Connective leadership (Lipman-Blumen) (Note: Leadership for the 21st century and Table 4.3 are not examined)
    • The characteristics of other theories on leadership approaches
    • Transformational and transactional leadership (Bass; Bryman)
    • Story telling leadership (Gardner)
    • Adaptive leadership (Heifitz and Laurie) 4. Connective leadership (Lipman-Blumen) (Note: Leadership for the 21st century and Table 4.3 are not examined)
    • The leadership styles and skills (Goleman)
    • Leadership styles that get results
    • Emotional competencies for leaders
    • The different leadership focus for different phases of change:
    • Kotter’s recommended actions for the first four change steps in leading change
    • Learning how to persevere (Kanter)
    • Leading people through transition (Bridges) (Note: Inner and outer leadership, Table 4.6, P185-6 not examined at Foundation level)
    • The importance of self-knowledge and inner resources:
    • The role of self-knowledge (Bennis)
    • Characteristics of principle-centered leaders (Covey)
    • Covey’s seven habits (Note: Erikson, Table 4.8 is not examined)

    Course Curriculumof the Change Management Foundation and Practitioner Certification Training

    The Change Management F&P curriculum follows the official Change Management Body of Knowledge (CMBoK) and covers Individual, Team, Organizational, and Leading Change at both Foundation and Practitioner depth.

    Change Management Foundation Course Curriculum

    Change Management Practitioner Course Curriculum

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    The Change Management Skills You Will MasterProven Models, Real Scenarios

    Skills covered in the Change Management Foundation and Practitioner program span all five syllabus areas, from individual change psychology to organizational change leadership. By the end, you can plan, deliver and embed change while preparing for both certification exams.

    Guiding Individuals Through Change

    Understand how people experience change and apply individual models such as ADKAR and Bridges' Transition Model to diagnose where change stalls and support people through endings, uncertainty and new beginnings.

    Leading Organizational Change

    Select and apply organizational change models including Lewin's Three-Step Model, Kotter's 8-Step Model and McKinsey 7-S, and read organizational culture as an enabler or barrier using Schein's levels of culture.

    Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

    Identify and analyze stakeholders with tools like the power and interest grid, build targeted engagement strategies, and design change communication plans that reduce rumor, ambiguity and resistance.

    Building and Delivering Change Plans

    Run change impact assessments, develop complete change management plans covering communication, training, resistance and reinforcement, and diagnose the common reasons change initiatives fail.

    Change Leadership and Emotional Intelligence

    Apply Goleman's emotional intelligence domains, coaching and facilitation skills, and professional ethics to build trust, manage conflict and sustain relationships through demanding change.

    Passing Both Certification Exams

    Prepare for the closed-book Foundation exam and the open-book, scenario-based Practitioner exam, including efficient navigation of the Change Management Practitioner Guide under timed conditions.

    Who Should TakeChange Management F&P Certification Training in United States?

    Change Leaders

    Change Project Managers

    Transformation Managers

    Business Change Managers

    Operational Line Managers

    Project Team Members

    HR Representatives

    Business Managers

    Project and Program Managers

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    Change Management F&P Training Optionsfor Professionals and Teams

    We offer flexible training formats designed to suit different learning preferences, schedules, and professional goals. Whether you prefer classroom learning, live online sessions, team-based learning, or personalized coaching, choose the option that best supports your Change Management Foundation & Practitioner learning journey.

    Change Management Live Virtual Training

    • Live online instructor-led sessions

    • Interactive discussions and virtual activities

    • Expert guidance from experienced trainers

    • Practice assessments and revision support

    • Dedicated Q&A sessions for concept clarification

    • Fixed schedules for accountability and momentum

    • Small batch sizes for personalized attention

    • Access from any location with internet connectivity

    USD 1375

    Attend fully interactive online sessions from anywhere while benefiting from real-time instructor guidance and collaborative learning experiences. This Virtual Change Management F&P training option provides flexibility while maintaining direct engagement with experienced trainers.

    Best For: Professionals seeking the flexibility of online learning without compromising on live instructor interaction.

    Change Management Classroom Training

    • Instructor-led classroom sessions

    • Interactive discussions and group activities

    • Real-world examples and practical exercises

    • Structured learning with fixed schedules

    • Opportunities for peer networking and collaboration

    • Practice assessments and knowledge checks

    • Dedicated Q&A and concept clarification

    • Immediate trainer feedback and support

    Learn through face-to-face sessions led by experienced instructors in a collaborative classroom environment. This Classroom Change Management F&P training format combines expert guidance, peer interaction, and practical exercises to create an engaging learning experience.

    Best For: Learners who prefer in-person interaction, structured schedules, and collaborative learning experiences.

    Change Management Corporate Group Training

    • Customized training aligned to organizational goals

    • Flexible delivery: onsite, virtual, hybrid, or blended

    • Scheduling tailored to business availability

    • Role-based examples and industry-relevant discussions

    • Progress tracking and learner assessments where applicable

    • Dedicated coordination and administrative support

    • Consistent learning experiences across teams

    • Scalable delivery for local, regional, or global workforces

    Designed for organizations that want to build change leadership capabilities, improve transformation outcomes, and support workforce development through structured learning initiatives. This format is ideal for Change Management F&P training for companies in Richmond seeking to equip teams with practical change management skills.

    Best For: Organizations looking to upskill employees, address capability gaps, and deliver consistent training across teams.

    Change Management Focused 1-to-1 Training

    • One-to-one instructor attention

    • Customized learning plans and objectives

    • Flexible scheduling based on availability

    • Personalized feedback and coaching

    • Additional focus on challenging topics

    • Targeted practice and revision support

    • Faster clarification of questions and concepts

    • Learning pace is adapted to individual needs

    Receive personalized instruction tailored to your goals, pace, and learning requirements through dedicated sessions with an expert trainer. This format provides Change Management F&P coaching for professionals seeking individualized support with certification preparation, stakeholder engagement strategies, and organizational change initiatives.

    Best For: Professionals seeking personalized guidance, accelerated learning, or focused support to achieve specific outcomes.

    Change Management Live Virtual Training

    Change Management Live Virtual Training

    Live online instructor-led sessions

    Interactive discussions and virtual activities

    Expert guidance from experienced trainers

    Practice assessments and revision support

    Dedicated Q&A sessions for concept clarification

    Fixed schedules for accountability and momentum

    Small batch sizes for personalized attention

    Access from any location with internet connectivity

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    USD 1375

    Please Note: Attend fully interactive online sessions from anywhere while benefiting from real-time instructor guidance and collaborative learning experiences. This Virtual Change Management F&P training option provides flexibility while maintaining direct engagement with experienced trainers.

    Best For: Professionals seeking the flexibility of online learning without compromising on live instructor interaction.

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    Why Choose Invensis Learning in Richmond, VATrusted by Professionals and Teams

    As a trusted training company in Richmond, VA, Invensis Learning delivers structured Change Management Foundation and Practitioner training for professionals and organizations building people-side change capability. Our programs combine experienced trainers, syllabus-aligned courseware, flexible delivery and learner-focused support. Whether you enroll as an individual or plan corporate training for your team, Invensis Learning provides a professional learning experience designed around practical understanding, real-world application and readiness for both certification exams.

    • Experienced, change management qualified trainers with real transformation experience
    • Instructor-led training aligned to the official Foundation and Practitioner syllabi
    • Flexible learning: live virtual and corporate group formats for Richmond professionals
    • Structured courseware, case studies, mock exams and practice questions for both levels
    • Dedicated support to prepare for the Foundation and Practitioner exams
    • Customized corporate schedules for PMOs, HR and delivery teams
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    Change Management Foundation and Practitioner Training Locations in RichmondInstructor-led in-person Classroom training is available for group batches. All other public cohorts are delivered as Instructor-led Live Virtual. See available cohorts

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    • Experienced trainers with change management and industry expertise
    • Role-based examples and case studies for better workplace application
    • Dedicated coordination and learner support for group programs
    • Scalable delivery for teams across Richmond and other US locations

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    Passed Both Exams with a Clear Method

    "The combined Foundation and Practitioner program finally gave me a real method for leading change. The ADKAR and Kotter sessions were practical, and the open-book exam technique for the Practitioner made a huge difference on exam day."

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    The People-Side Skills I Was Missing

    "As a project manager moving into change, I needed the people-side skills employers keep asking for. The stakeholder engagement and resistance management content was exactly right, and the trainer kept everything grounded in real scenarios."

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    "Strong, well-structured training. The five topic areas were easy to follow, and the mock exams built my confidence for the Foundation exam. I now use the change impact and communication tools every week at work."

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    Frequently Asked QuestionsHere's everything you may ask...

    Yes. Change Management Foundation and Practitioner is a globally recognized credential valued by Richmond employers in finance, energy, healthcare, government and consulting. Change managers in Virginia average around $118,920, with consultant and lead roles reaching $146,000 and above, and certified change leaders are in short supply.

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    Is the Change Management certification worth it in Richmond, VA?

    Yes. Change Management Foundation and Practitioner is a globally recognized credential valued by Richmond employers in finance, energy, healthcare, government and consulting. Change managers in Virginia average around $118,920, with consultant and lead roles reaching $146,000 and above, and certified change leaders are in short supply.

    What is the Change Management Foundation and Practitioner certification?

    It is a two-level qualification covering the people and culture side of organizational change. Foundation validates knowledge of change management concepts and models, while Practitioner validates your ability to apply them to real scenarios. Both are grounded in the Change Management Body of Knowledge (CMBoK).

    Who should take this certification course?

    It suits project managers, HR business partners, consultants, programme and transformation leads, and aspiring change managers. There are no prerequisites for Foundation, so it is open to professionals at any career stage who want to lead change effectively.

    Why choose Invensis Learning for change management training?

    Invensis Learning offers instructor-led training aligned to the official Foundation and Practitioner syllabi, experienced trainers, mock exams and flexible delivery for Richmond professionals. Our operations are ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified for quality and security.

    Is the credential recognized internationally?

    Yes. The Change Management qualification is recognized in over 150 countries and is well respected wherever organizational change is treated as a professional discipline, so your certification travels across sectors, employers and regions.

    Pricing

    How much does the change management course cost in Richmond, VA?

    Fees are quoted in US dollars and vary by delivery format and whether the dual exam bundle is included. Pricing for the combined Foundation and Practitioner program is available on request. Contact a learning advisor for a current quote and any group rates.

    What is included in the training fee?

    The training typically includes syllabus-aligned courseware, case studies, practice questions and mock exams for both levels, plus learner support and first-attempt exam guidance. Exam voucher inclusion varies by package, so confirm the details when you enroll.

    Are the exam fees included in the price?

    Exam voucher inclusion depends on the package you choose. Some bundles include both the Foundation and Practitioner exam vouchers, while others price training and exams separately. Ask a learning advisor to confirm what your package covers.

    Do you offer corporate or group discounts?

    Yes. We offer corporate group training with customized schedules and volume-based pricing for teams and departments. Request a group quote for your Richmond team and we will tailor a program to your objectives.

    What payment options are available?

    We accept major credit and debit cards and bank transfers, with installment options on selected plans. Speak with a learning advisor to choose the option that fits you, or to arrange corporate invoicing for team enrollments.

    Exam

    How many exams are in the combined program?

    Two separate exams. The Foundation exam has 50 questions in 40 minutes, closed book, with a 50% pass mark (25 out of 50). The Practitioner exam has 5 scenario-based sections worth 16 marks each, 80 marks total, over 2.5 hours, open book, with a 50% pass mark (40 out of 80).

    What does open book mean for the Practitioner exam?

    You may use the Change Management Practitioner Guide during the Practitioner exam. However, the scenario-based sections require analysis and judgment, so you cannot simply look up answers. Efficient navigation of the guide and deep method knowledge are both essential.

    What are the prerequisites for each exam?

    Foundation has no prerequisites and is open to all. Practitioner requires the Change Management Foundation certification, or an accepted equivalent, so the combined program takes you through Foundation first and then Practitioner.

    What if I do not pass an exam the first time?

    You can retake the exam you did not pass. Our training includes mock exams, practice questions and first-attempt guidance to prepare you thoroughly. Ask about retake options and any Flexi Pass to reattend the training if you need extra support.

    How and where do I sit the exams?

    Both exams are delivered via online proctoring or at an authorized test center, and are usually taken at the end of each level of training. You can sit them from home or office in Richmond with a secure remote-proctored session.

    Course Content

    What topics are covered in the training?

    The program covers five topic areas: Change and the Individual, Change and the Organization, Communication and Stakeholder Engagement, Change Practice, and Personal and Professional Management. Foundation builds knowledge; Practitioner develops applied, scenario-based skills.

    Which change models and frameworks will I learn?

    You will learn established models including ADKAR, Bridges' Transition Model, Lewin's Three-Step Model, Kotter's 8-Step Model, McKinsey 7-S, Schein's culture model, Goleman's emotional intelligence domains and Cialdini's principles of influence.

    Do I need prior experience to take this course?

    No prior change management experience is required for Foundation. The training is beginner-friendly and builds from core concepts to applied practice, with case studies and mock exams, so newcomers and experienced professionals can both progress with confidence.

    Are practice tests and mock exams included?

    Yes. The program includes practice questions and mock exams for both the Foundation and Practitioner levels, plus case studies and knowledge checks that help you identify weak areas and build readiness for exam day.

    Is the courseware aligned with the current syllabus?

    Yes. The courseware is aligned to the current Change Management Foundation and Practitioner exam syllabi, the Change Management Practitioner Guide, and the Change Management Body of Knowledge (CMBoK) maintained by the Change Management Institute.

    Enrollment

    How soon can I start and how do I enroll?

    You can enroll through the Invensis Learning website and pick an upcoming live virtual batch that suits your schedule. Choose your format, complete payment, and you will receive access to schedules, courseware and learning resources. Talk to an advisor to see the next batches.

    What training formats are available in Richmond, VA?

    We offer online (live virtual) instructor-led training and customized corporate group training, delivered onsite or virtually for teams. Choose the format that fits your schedule and learning preference, whether you enroll as an individual or with colleagues.

    Can a beginner enroll in the combined program?

    Yes. The combined program is designed to take you from foundational knowledge to applied practice, so beginners are welcome. Foundation has no prerequisites, and the training guides you step by step through both levels toward the two credentials.

    Can I reschedule or transfer my enrollment?

    Yes. Flexi options let you reschedule or transfer to another batch, and selected plans include a Flexi Pass to attend the training twice. Contact our support team to arrange a change to your enrollment.

    What support do I get before and after training?

    You receive learner support before, during and after the program, including guidance on preparing for both exams. Reach out to a learning advisor for enrollment help, batch schedules, or corporate training for your Richmond team.