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    What Is the Change Management Foundation and Practitioner Course?Your Route to Certified Change Leadership

    The Change Management Foundation and Practitioner (CM-F&P) course is a globally recognized combined certification that builds your ability to plan, lead and embed the people side of organizational change. Delivered as instructor-led change management certification training in Washington DC, it covers both levels in one pathway: Foundation validates your knowledge of change management models and concepts, while Practitioner proves you can apply them to real organizational scenarios. Washington DC runs on transformation. Federal agencies, consulting firms and associations across the capital are modernizing systems, restructuring teams and adopting new ways of working, and they need professionals who can carry people through that change. This credential maps directly to that demand. The course is aligned to the current Change Management Foundation and Practitioner exam syllabi and the Change Management Body of Knowledge (CMBoK) published by the Change Management Institute, drawing on established frameworks such as ADKAR, Kotter's 8-Step Model, Lewin's model and Bridges' Transition Model. Delivered in live virtual and corporate formats, it prepares you for both exams. Start your change management journey with Invensis Learning.

    What Is the Change Management Foundation and Practitioner Course?Your Route to Certified Change Leadership

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

    What You Gain from Getting Change Management CertifiedSkills, Recognition and Career Momentum

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

    The Change Management Foundation and Practitioner exams in Washington 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 Washington

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

    Change Management Career Paths in Washington DCRoles, Demand and Pay

    Change management has become a core capability across Washington DC, valued by federal agencies, consulting firms, large IT services and associations that run constant transformation. As agencies modernize and employers restructure, certified change professionals are increasingly sought after. Demand runs from Change Management Analyst up to Consultant, OCM Lead and Director, and here is what the local market is telling us right now.

    What Is Driving Change Management Demand in Washington DC

    Change management is more than a certificate. It is the skill that makes transformation stick. Join professionals across Washington DC who lead people through change with confidence. Start your journey today.

    Your Washington DC Career Transformation

    Where a Change Management Credential Takes You

    Before and After in Washington DC

    Washington DC runs on transformation, and employers increasingly separate certified change leaders from the rest. Here is which side of that line you want to be on.

    Sources: Glassdoor, Salary.com, ZipRecruiter (Washington DC) 2026.

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

    Embark on the road to Change Management certification exam success in Washington. 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 Skills You Will BuildApplied Across Real Change Scenarios

    In the Change Management Foundation and Practitioner course you will learn to manage the people and culture side of organizational change end to end, from individual transition to organization-wide adoption. By the end, you can apply recognized change models to real scenarios and prepare for both exams.

    Guide Individuals Through Change

    Apply ADKAR and Bridges' Transition Model to understand how people experience change, diagnose where individual change stalls, and design support that reduces resistance and builds motivation.

    Lead Organizational Change

    Select and apply Lewin's Three-Step Model, Kotter's 8-Step Model and McKinsey 7-S to organizational scenarios, and assess culture and readiness as enablers or barriers to change.

    Engage Stakeholders and Communicate Change

    Map and analyze stakeholders, build engagement strategies, and design change communication plans using influence principles to move people from awareness to commitment.

    Plan and Deliver Change Interventions

    Run change impact assessments, build change management plans, and apply resistance-management and training interventions that embed new ways of working and sustain the change.

    Build Personal and Professional Capability

    Strengthen emotional intelligence, coaching, facilitation and ethical judgment so you can sustain trust and lead people through difficult change with confidence and integrity.

    Master Foundation and Practitioner Exam Technique

    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 time.

    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

    Who Can Take This Certification Training

    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 Washington 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 LearningFor Your Change Management Certification Training in Washington DC

    As a trusted Change Management Foundation and Practitioner Certification Course training company in Washington DC, Invensis Learning delivers structured Change Management Foundation and Practitioner training for professionals and organizations that want to lead the people side of change with confidence. 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 in Washington DC, you get a professional experience built around practical understanding, real-world application and exam readiness.

    • Experienced, change management-qualified trainers with real-world practitioner experience
    • Courseware aligned to the Foundation and Practitioner syllabi and the CMBoK
    • Flexible online live virtual, onsite and one-to-one delivery options
    • Industry case studies covering real organizational change scenarios
    • Mock exams and practice questions for both Foundation and Practitioner levels
    • First-attempt guidance to help you clear both certification exams
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after training
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    Change Management Foundation and Practitioner Training Locations in WashingtonInstructor-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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    • Flexible delivery through onsite, live virtual, hybrid or blended formats
    • Schedules built around your team availability and project timelines
    • Change management-qualified trainers with public-sector and industry experience
    • Role-based examples and case studies drawn from real transformation work
    • A shared change method that improves adoption across initiatives
    • Dedicated coordination and support for corporate training programs

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    What Our Learners Say

    Cleared Both Exams with Confidence

    "The trainer made the models genuinely click. I went in understanding ADKAR and Kotter well enough to handle the Practitioner scenarios, and the mock exams matched the real format. I passed both levels and now lead change work with real structure."

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    "As a project manager I always struggled with the people side. This course gave me a toolkit for resistance and stakeholder engagement that I used the week I got back. The Foundation and Practitioner combo was well worth the time."

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    Strong Prep for the Open-Book Exam

    "The Practitioner exam technique sessions were the highlight. Learning to navigate the guide quickly under time pressure made a huge difference. Clear content and responsive trainers throughout the program."

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    "I came in with no formal change background and left with two credentials and real confidence. The case studies reflected the kind of transformation work happening across DC agencies every day."

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    "We enrolled our delivery team to standardize how we manage adoption on client programs. The shared change language and consistent method have improved our project outcomes noticeably."

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    "The corporate training was tailored to our public-sector context. Our program managers now run stakeholder and impact assessments the same way, which has reduced rework across initiatives."

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

    The Change Management Foundation and Practitioner course is a combined certification covering the knowledge and applied skills to manage the people side of organizational change. Foundation validates your understanding of change models, while Practitioner proves you can apply them to real scenarios. Both credentials are globally recognized.

    General

    What is the Change Management Foundation and Practitioner course?

    The Change Management Foundation and Practitioner course is a combined certification covering the knowledge and applied skills to manage the people side of organizational change. Foundation validates your understanding of change models, while Practitioner proves you can apply them to real scenarios. Both credentials are globally recognized.

    Who should take this change management certification?

    It suits change managers, project and program managers, HR and OD practitioners, consultants and leaders who guide organizational change. In Washington DC it is especially valuable for federal, consulting and association professionals leading transformation.

    Is the change management certification worth it in Washington DC?

    Yes. Change management consultants in DC average around $145,574 a year and OCM leads around $162,660, with strong demand across federal, consulting and IT employers. The credential proves you can lead adoption, making you a stronger candidate for senior change roles. Talk to a learning advisor to start.

    What are the prerequisites for the course?

    There are no prerequisites for Change Management Foundation; it is open to all. The Practitioner exam requires you to hold the Foundation certification first. The combined program prepares you for both levels in sequence.

    Which change management models does the course cover?

    The syllabus covers 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 and Cialdini's principles of influence, aligned to the Change Management Body of Knowledge (CMBoK).

    Is the certification recognized internationally?

    Yes. The Change Management qualification is recognized in over 150 countries and administered through APMG International, drawing on the Change Management Institute's CMBoK. It is respected across the public sector, consulting and corporate change roles worldwide.

    Pricing

    What is included in the course fee?

    Your fee includes instructor-led training across all five syllabus areas, aligned courseware, industry case studies, mock exams and practice questions, and first-attempt guidance for both levels. Exam voucher inclusion varies by package. Request a quote for current pricing.

    How much does change management training cost in Washington DC?

    Pricing varies by delivery format and schedule, so the fee is available on request. The combined program is typically bought as one training and dual-exam package. Contact a learning advisor for current Washington DC pricing and group rates.

    Are the exam fees included in the training price?

    Exam voucher inclusion depends on the package you choose. The Foundation and Practitioner exams are administered through APMG International, and some packages bundle the vouchers. Confirm what is included before you enroll.

    Do you offer corporate or group discounts?

    Yes. We offer corporate group training with customized schedules and volume-based pricing for teams and departments across Washington DC. Ask about group pricing for a tailored quote.

    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.

    Exam

    What if I do not pass an exam on the first attempt?

    You can resit the exam. Our training includes structured practice, mock exams and first-attempt guidance for both the Foundation and Practitioner levels to help you prepare thoroughly. Resit policies vary, so confirm the details with our team.

    What is the format of the Foundation exam?

    The Foundation exam is closed book with 50 multiple-choice questions in 40 minutes. The pass mark is 50%, meaning 25 correct answers out of 50. It tests your knowledge across the five change management syllabus areas.

    What is the format of the Practitioner exam?

    The Practitioner exam is open book, using the Change Management Practitioner Guide. It has 5 scenario-based sections worth 16 marks each, 80 marks in total, over 2.5 hours. The pass mark is 50%, meaning 40 marks out of 80.

    How many exams are in the combined program?

    There are two separate exams. You sit and pass the Foundation exam first, then the Practitioner exam. Passing both earns you the Change Management Foundation and Practitioner credentials.

    What does open book mean for the Practitioner exam?

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

    What standard are the exams based on?

    The exams are based on the current Change Management Foundation and Practitioner exam syllabi and the Change Management Body of Knowledge (CMBoK) published by the Change Management Institute.

    Course Content

    Do I need prior experience to take this course?

    No prior change management experience is required for the Foundation level; it is open to beginners. The course builds from core concepts to applied practice, so newcomers and experienced professionals both benefit. Hands-on case studies support your learning.

    What topics does the course cover?

    The course covers five areas: Change and the Individual, Change and the Organization, Communication and Stakeholder Engagement, Change Practice, and Personal and Professional Management, at both Foundation and Practitioner levels.

    What learning materials are provided?

    You receive course materials aligned to the Foundation and Practitioner syllabi, industry case studies, mock exams and practice questions covering the change models and frameworks in the CMBoK.

    How long is the training program?

    The combined program is delivered as 40 hours of instructor-led training. The number of days varies with the schedule format, from an intensive full-day pattern to extended part-day sessions.

    How are the Foundation and Practitioner levels sequenced?

    The program typically covers Foundation content first, followed by Practitioner content, with each exam taken at the end of its section. You build knowledge before applying it to scenarios.

    Enrollment

    How soon can I start and how do I enroll?

    You can enroll through the Invensis Learning website. Choose live virtual or corporate delivery, complete payment, and you receive access to schedules and materials. See upcoming batches or talk to an advisor to get started.

    What training formats are available?

    We offer online live virtual instructor-led training, onsite corporate group training, and focused one-to-one sessions. Each format covers the full Foundation and Practitioner syllabus.

    Can I reschedule or transfer to another batch?

    Yes. You can reschedule or transfer to another batch subject to our policy. Contact support to arrange a change to your enrollment.

    Do you offer training for teams in Washington DC?

    Yes. We deliver corporate change management training for teams across Washington DC, onsite or live virtual, with schedules built around your organization. Ask about a group quote.

    What is the refund or cancellation policy?

    Refunds and cancellations follow our published policy, and selected plans include flexible reschedule options. Reach out to our team for the details that apply to your enrollment.