overview of the certified change management professional (ccmp) designation
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The Association of Change
Management Professionals
Certified Change Management Professional
(CCMP)KEY SLIDES
SEE SPEAKER NOTES
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Who is ACMP? WE ARE YOU!
A growing body of qualified professionals…
The Association of Change Management Professionals® (ACMP®) is dedicated to…
advancing the discipline and profession of change management practices that…
support the success of individual and organizational change…
for the realization of intended business results.
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What makes us a profession?
A membership organisation:• 2011: ACMP incorporated as not for
profit membership organisation
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ACMP is truly an international association! This is just our chapters…
Africa ChapterBrazil
Chapter (In devt)
Northern California Chapter
ColoradoChapter (In devt)
Pacific NorthwestChapter
Victoria Chapter
Vancouver Chapter
Toronto Chapter
ManitobaChapter (In devt)
Washington DC ChapterHouston Chapter
New EnglandChapter (In devt)
US MidwestChapter
Belgium-Luxembourg
Chapter
AlbertaChapter Sweden
Chapter
Middle East / North Africa Chapter
(In devt)
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CCMP Exam item writers so far…an international team!
Interactive map: http://www.zeemaps.com/view?group=1609526&x=-11.238815&y=20.900803&z=15
Item writing location
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What makes us a profession?
A code of ethics • 2014: Change Management Code
of Ethics & Professional Conduct launched
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What makes us a profession?
A standard • 2014: ACMP’s Standard for
Change Management launched
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What makes us a profession?
Education recognised for alignment with Standard for Change Management• 2015: Qualified Education Provider™
(QEP™) program launched
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But one more thing is needed…
A membership organisation:• 2011: ACMP incorporated as
not for profit membership organisation
A code of ethics • 2014: Change
Management Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct launched
A standard • 2014: ACMP’s
Standard for Change Management launched
Education recognised for Standard alignment• 2015: Qualified Education
Provider™ (QEP™) program launched
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Research: State of our profession
‘Change Management as a discipline is growing and is generally regarded as valuable, but the industry is fragmented and in need of standardization.
Practitioners want certification and credentialing processes as part of the maturation of change management.’
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Fulfilling the Vision for ACMPTo truly ‘Advance the discipline of Change Management,’ ACMP has committed to establish the
required to support the creation of the ‘Certified Change Management Professional’ certification.
processes
requirements(education, training, experience)
tools
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Which provides the final component in a profession!
CCMP™
A Professional Designation
• 2015: Begin development of the Certified Change
Management Professional™ (CCMP™)
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Why is ACMP’s certification program important to me? Recognizes your knowledge and
experience in the profession Provides you with a global standard
related to the work you do Brings legitimacy to the profession Raises awareness of the profession in
your market What you can deliver and to what standard
Supports your further career development and progression
Demonstrates your commitment to personal career growth and professional development in the domain
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Why is the CCMP™ program important to organizations? Provides a global standard for evaluating
change management competency Establishes a foundation level of
competency organizations can expect Helps organizations know what they are
paying for when hiring new employees or procuring consulting support for change management
Promotes a common language and shared understanding of change management, allowing professionals and organizations to easily work together
Provides a development path for CM professionals
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So what does it take to obtain?ExperienceI have applied change management principles and methods to help individuals and organizations change.3 years / 4200 hours with a 4-year degree, or 5 years / 7000 hours
EducationI have invested in formal education to improve my ability to deliver change management effectively.21 hours of training
ExamI can apply change management
principles and methods to resolve real-life scenarios.
150 multiple-choice, scenario-based questions
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So how would Emma obtain her CCMP designation?
Emma submits application with documented experience and education, along with fee.
Her application is reviewed by approved change management experts.
Emma is notified: “You’re application is approved!” She can register for a date to take the exam.
On the exam date, she goes to the local exam center and completes the exam.
Emma passes the exam and proudly updates her business card and online profile!CCMP
™
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CCMP is not just another change management certificate
Results from an educational process
Demonstrates knowledge of content at the end of a finite period of time, usually based on course content delivered
Usually does not require recertification
Generally has no expiry date
Based on standards set by a thorough, defensible, industry-wide process resulting in a clear definition of required knowledge or skills
Indicates mastery of knowledge usually assessed through a rigorously developed and validated exam delivered under controlled conditions to ensure integrity
Requires work experience demonstrating a track record of success
Awarded by third-party, standard-setting organization unaffiliated with a commercial entity
Typically results in a designation which allows a practitioner to add letters behind their name
Requires recertification to ensure the practitioner remains current through education and participation in the profession
Certification – recognition for individuals meeting standards set by a third party
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Why certification From ACMP?
• Recognized globally
• Method neutral• Continual
advocacy and promotion of change management best practicesACMP
• Based on ACMP’s Standard
• Rigorous, defensible development
• Is a “Certification”CCMP™
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Making progress! Item writing for the exam:
Chicago Dubai Brussels Singapore
Exam vendor selection in progress International testing locations in scope
Marketing Market readiness survey launched! Social media campaign ramping up
Target for launch 2016 – exact timing to be confirmed
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For more information… http://www.acmpglobal.org/?ccmp myccmp.org Search “CCMP ACMP” https://www.facebook.com/getccmp @myCCMP [email protected]
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Additional Slides
ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 Harmonizes the personnel certification process
worldwide Is an International accreditation for organizations
operating certifications of persons Requires a rigorous application/approval process of the
organization conveying the certification Prestigious accreditation only awarded after in depth
third party analysis of certification program operations, policies and procedures
Requires annual surveillance Will complete another valuable milestone for ACMP as
many global government entities prefer/require certification programs that have met the strict requirements of being “accredited”
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Our Journey
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The CCMP™ Project - Objectives
1• Develop new CCMP™ Certification
Program
2• Target, market and launch the
CCMP™ Program
3• Ensure CCMP™ is meaningful and
attractive
4• Ensure CCMP™ is prepared in
accordance with ISO 17024
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Eligibility to Apply for the CCMP™ CredentialFormal Education
Experience1 Training2
Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent)
Minimum of five years/60 months of professional change management experience during which at least 7,000 hours were spent as a change management lead or practitioner
21 hours of change management instructor-led training within the past five years
Four-year degree (bachelor’s degree or global equivalent)
Minimum of three years/36 months of professional change managementexperience during which at least 4,200 hours were spent as a change management lead or practitioner
21 hours of change management instructor-led training within the past five years1. Answer three out of five essay questions on change
management experience2. Training should be instructor-led, in person or online
(self-directed study not allowed for initial application)
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The Foundation is set
ACMP’s Standard for Change Management©: Establishes common
understanding of the discipline of change management
Captures generally accepted practices and processes used by change management practitioners across multiple industries, organizations and roles
Offers clear and consistent vocabulary for essential change management terminology
Provides guidance for organizational change management, for any type of change
Supports organizational decision-making regarding change management resources
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