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    Lead the People Side of Change in HanoverWhat This Combined Programme Delivers

    The Change Management Foundation and Practitioner (CM-F&P) certification training in Hanover equips you to lead the people and culture side of organisational change, from individual transitions to enterprise transformation. It is the complete two-level pathway, taking you from foundation knowledge to practitioner-level application in one structured programme. The course is grounded in the Change Management Body of Knowledge (CMBoK) maintained by the Change Management Institute and aligned to the current Change Management Practitioner Guide. You cover all five syllabus areas, Change and the Individual, Change and the Organization, Communication and Stakeholder Engagement, Change Practice, and Personal and Professional Management, and work through the established models the profession relies on, including ADKAR, Kotter's 8-Step Model, Lewin's Three-Step Model, McKinsey 7-S and Bridges' Transition Model. Delivered over a 40-hour programme in live virtual and classroom formats, the training prepares you for two separate examinations: the closed-book Foundation exam and the open-book, scenario-based Practitioner exam. It suits change managers, project and programme leaders, HR business partners and consultants across Hanover's automotive, insurance, engineering and public-sector employers, where digital and industrial transformation is driving demand for people who can make change stick. Start your change management journey with Invensis Learning.

    Lead the People Side of Change in HanoverWhat This Combined Programme Delivers

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

    Why This Change Management Certification Pays OffValue for Learners and Employers Alike

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

    The Change Management Foundation and Practitioner exams in Hanover 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 Hanover

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

    Your Change Management Career in HanoverDemand, Roles and Salary Outlook

    Change management has become a core capability across Hanover's economy, valued by automotive, insurance, engineering and public-sector employers running large transformation and digital programmes. As Continental, Volkswagen and the region's insurers reshape how they work, and as Industry 4.0 spreads across Lower Saxony, employers increasingly seek people who can lead adoption, not just deliver projects. Demand runs from change analyst through change manager to transformation lead, and here is what the local market is telling us right now.

    Why Certified Change Skills Are in Demand in Hanover

    Change management is more than a credential. It is the capability that makes transformation succeed. Join professionals in Hanover who lead the people side of change with confidence. Start your journey today.

    Your Hanover Career Transformation

    From Delivery Today to Change Leadership Tomorrow

    Your Hanover Transformation

    Hanover's automotive, insurance and engineering employers are driving large transformation and digital change, and they increasingly separate certified change leaders from the rest. Here is which side of that line you want to be on.

    Sources: SalaryExpert, Glassdoor, PayScale (Germany) 2026.

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

    Embark on the road to Change Management certification exam success in Hanover. 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 Capabilities You Will MasterA Complete Change Toolkit

    This programme builds practical change capability across all five syllabus areas, from individual transition to enterprise transformation. By the end, you can apply recognised change models to real organisational scenarios and are ready to sit both the Foundation and Practitioner exams.

    Guide Individuals Through Change

    Understand how people experience change and apply individual models such as Bridges' Transition Model and ADKAR, along with motivation and learning theory, to diagnose where change stalls and build the support that helps people adapt.

    Lead Organisational Change

    Select and apply organisational change models including Lewin's Three-Step Model, Kotter's 8-Step Model and McKinsey 7-S, assess change readiness, and work with organisational culture using Schein's levels to enable rather than block change.

    Engage Stakeholders and Communicate Change

    Identify and analyse stakeholders, design engagement strategies, build change communication plans, and use influence principles to move people from awareness to commitment during change.

    Plan and Deliver Change Practice

    Run change impact assessments, build a complete change management plan covering communication, training and resistance, and apply techniques that embed and sustain change after go-live.

    Apply Professional and Personal Practice

    Develop the emotional intelligence, coaching, ethics and reflective practice that underpin effective change leadership, using Goleman's domains and professional standards from the CMBoK.

    Apply the Models to Real Scenarios

    Practise practitioner-level analysis on realistic change scenarios and master open-book technique for the Practitioner exam, so you can both pass the assessments and apply the methods at work.

    Who Should TakeChange Management F&P Certification Training in Germany?

    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

    EUR 1380

    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 Hanover 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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    EUR 1380

    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 Change Management Certification Training in Hanover

    As a trusted training company in Hanover, Invensis Learning delivers structured change management training for professionals and organisations that want to build genuine people-side change capability and prepare for both the Foundation and Practitioner exams. Our programmes combine experienced trainers, syllabus-aligned courseware, flexible delivery and learner-focused support. Whether you enrol as an individual or arrange training for your team, you get a professional learning experience built around practical understanding, real-world application and clear exam readiness, backed by our ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified operations.

    • Experienced, change management qualified trainers with real transformation experience
    • Syllabus-aligned courseware for both the Foundation and Practitioner levels
    • Flexible live virtual and classroom delivery to suit working professionals
    • Foundation and Practitioner mock exams plus open-book exam technique
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    • Corporate group training tailored to teams across Hanover and Lower Saxony
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    Change Management Foundation and Practitioner Training Locations in HanoverInstructor-led in-person Classroom training is available for group batches. All other public cohorts are delivered as Instructor-led Live Virtual. See available cohorts

    Change Management Foundation and Practitioner Training Location in Hanover

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    • Experienced trainers with real change and transformation expertise
    • Role-based, industry-relevant examples for better workplace application
    • Dedicated coordination and learner support for group programmes
    • Scalable delivery for teams across Hanover, Lower Saxony and beyond

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    A Real Toolkit for Leading Change

    "The combined programme finally gave me a structured way to lead the people side of change. Learning ADKAR and Kotter alongside real scenarios changed how I run adoption on my projects, and I cleared both exams on the first sitting."

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    "As a project lead moving into transformation work, the Practitioner scenarios were exactly what I needed. The open-book exam technique the trainer shared made a big difference, and stakeholder engagement is now a real strength of mine."

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

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

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    What is the Change Management Foundation and Practitioner certification?

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

    Who should take this change management course in Hanover?

    It suits change managers, project and programme leaders, HR business partners, consultants and senior leaders who want to lead organisational change. In Hanover it is especially relevant for professionals in automotive, insurance, engineering and public-sector organisations running transformation and digital programmes.

    Is the change management qualification recognised internationally?

    Yes. It is recognised across the UK, Europe, Australia and many other markets where change management is an established profession. That international recognition makes it valuable to Hanover's globally connected employers, including Continental, Volkswagen and the region's insurers and reinsurers.

    Is this certification worth it for professionals in Hanover?

    Yes. Change managers in Germany average around 92,000 EUR, with senior roles near 104,000 EUR and transformation managers higher still, and demand is rising as Hanover employers reshape around Industry 4.0 and digital change. Talk to a learning advisor about the right pathway for you.

    What is the difference between the Foundation and Practitioner levels?

    Foundation builds knowledge and comprehension of change management concepts and models, while Practitioner develops the ability to apply those models to realistic organisational scenarios. They are taken sequentially, Foundation first, then Practitioner, and each has its own exam.

    Pricing

    How much does the change management training cost in Hanover?

    Pricing depends on the format and whether you enrol individually or as a team, so a current quote is available on request. The fee covers instructor-led training, courseware and both mock exams. Request a quote or speak with a learning advisor for exact figures in EUR.

    What is included in the course fee?

    The fee typically includes instructor-led training across both levels, syllabus-aligned courseware, case studies, Foundation and Practitioner mock exams and practice questions, and dedicated learner support. Confirm exam voucher inclusion when you enrol.

    Are the exam fees included in the training price?

    Exam voucher inclusion varies by package, so please confirm at the point of enrolment. Your advisor will set out clearly what is included for both the Foundation and Practitioner exams so there are no surprises.

    Do you offer corporate or group discounts?

    Yes. We offer corporate group training with customised schedules and volume-based pricing for teams, PMOs and HR functions across Hanover and Lower Saxony. Contact us for a tailored group quote for your organisation.

    What payment options are available?

    We accept major credit and debit cards and bank transfers, with instalment options on selected plans. Speak with a learning advisor to choose the option that best suits you or your team.

    Exam

    How many exams are there in the combined programme?

    There are 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 in total, over 2.5 hours, open book, with a 50% pass mark (40 out of 80). You must pass both to hold both credentials.

    What is the format of the Foundation exam?

    The Foundation exam is a closed-book, multiple-choice paper of 50 single-answer questions to be completed in 40 minutes. The pass mark is 50%, which is 25 correct answers out of 50, and there are no formal prerequisites to sit it.

    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, and you have 2.5 hours. The pass mark is 50%, which is 40 out of 80 marks. Change Management Foundation is required first.

    What does open book mean for the Practitioner exam?

    It means the Change Management Practitioner Guide is permitted during the exam. However, the scenario sections require analysis and judgement, so you cannot simply look up answers. Efficient guide navigation and solid method knowledge are both essential, and we practise this technique in class.

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

    You can prepare thoroughly with our mock exams and trainer guidance to give yourself the best chance first time. If a resit is needed, our team will guide you through the re-sit process and current policy. Ask an advisor about retake support when you enrol.

    Course Content

    What topics does the change management syllabus cover?

    The syllabus covers five areas: Change and the Individual, Change and the Organization, Communication and Stakeholder Engagement, Change Practice, and Personal and Professional Management. Foundation covers them at awareness level and Practitioner at application and analysis level.

    Which change models will I learn?

    You will learn a broad range of models, including Bridges' Transition Model, ADKAR, Lewin's Three-Step Model, Kotter's 8-Step Model, the McKinsey 7-S Framework, 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. Change Management Foundation has no formal prerequisites and is open to all, so beginners are welcome. To progress to the Practitioner exam you need the Foundation certification first, and the combined programme takes you through both levels in sequence.

    What learning materials are provided?

    You receive syllabus-aligned courseware for both levels, industry-driven case studies, Foundation and Practitioner practice questions and mock exams, and open-book technique guidance for the Practitioner paper, all supported by experienced trainers.

    Is the courseware aligned to the current standard?

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

    Enrollment

    How do I enrol in the change management course in Hanover?

    You can enrol through the Invensis Learning website. Choose your preferred format, complete payment, and you will receive access to schedules, courseware and learning resources. See upcoming batches or talk to a learning advisor to get started.

    What training formats are available?

    We offer online (live virtual) instructor-led training, classroom training, and customised corporate group training. This lets you choose the format that fits your schedule, whether you are an individual learner in Hanover or a team.

    How soon can I start?

    New batches run regularly across live virtual and classroom formats, and self-scheduled options can begin sooner. Check the upcoming schedules or ask an advisor about the next available Hanover cohort for the combined programme.

    Can I reschedule or transfer my batch?

    Yes. Flexi options let you reschedule or transfer to another batch on selected plans. Contact our support team to arrange a change that works around your commitments.

    What is the refund or cancellation policy?

    Refunds and cancellations are handled per our published policy, and selected plans include a money-back guarantee. Reach out to our team for the details that apply to your enrolment before you book.