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Specialization in Change Management

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Specialization in Change Management

Prepare to Guide Your Organization Through Change

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Program Details

  • Location: Online
  • Duration: 11 - 12 weeks
  • Times: Evenings
  • Cost: $1,295

Next start date:

April 14, 2025

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About this Program


From new initiatives to new technologies, change is inevitable in any organization. Change management is an approach that helps leaders and managers successfully guide their organizations through change. Effective change management goes beyond project management and technical tasks. It includes understanding the human side of change so you can help your team adapt and thrive.

In this one-course specialization, you’ll learn about the role of a change manager and how to apply a change model to an organizational issue. You’ll learn about the processes and stages that individuals go through to move through change, and how to recognize, plan for and mitigate resistance to change. You’ll also learn about tools you can use to enable groups to align on common goals, measure your progress and sustain change within your organization.

Designed For

Anyone in human resources or who has a leading role in managing or facilitating change in an organization.

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Skills You’ll Gain

  • Change models
  • Processes of change
  • Stages of change
  • Planning for change
  • Mitigating change resistance
  • Aligning groups
  • Metrics for change
  • Sustaining change

Get Real-World Experience

You'll complete a comprehensive change strategy and present a change plan based on a simulated business case.

Career Stats

23%

Projected growth in U.S. demand for change management skills (2024–26)

13%

Projected growth in U.S. demand for organizational change management skills (2024–26)

Source: Lightcast

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Specialization in Change Management

Approved by the UW Foster School of Business

Specialization, Certificate or Course:
What’s the Difference?

Specialization

Deep dive into an in-demand skill

Courses: 1-2 | Class Hours: 35+ | Credential: Certificate of Completion

Certificate

In-depth preparation for a new career or career advancement

Courses: 1-3 | Class Hours: 90+ | Credential: Certificate of Completion

Course

Foundation in a topic and step toward further study 

Class Hours: < 30

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Learning Format

Online With Real-Time Meetings

Online Synchronous

Combine the convenience of online learning with the immediacy of real-time interaction. You’ll meet with your instructor and classmates at scheduled times over Zoom. Learn More »

Program Sessions

Online Synchronous

    Scheduled Meetings
    • Apr
      14 Mon 5:30–8:30 P.M.

      Online

    • Apr
      21 Mon 5:30–8:30 P.M.

      Online

    • Apr
      28 Mon 5:30–8:30 P.M.

      Online

    • May
      05 Mon 5:30–8:30 P.M.

      Online

    • May
      12 Mon 5:30–8:30 P.M.

      Online

    • May
      19 Mon 5:30–8:30 P.M.

      Online

    • Jun
      02 Mon 5:30–8:30 P.M.

      Online

    • Jun
      09 Mon 5:30–8:30 P.M.

      Online

    • Jun
      16 Mon 5:30–8:30 P.M.

      Online

    • Jun
      23 Mon 5:30–8:30 P.M.

      Online

    • Jun
      30 Mon 5:30–8:30 P.M.

      Online

    • Jul
      07 Mon 5:30–8:30 P.M.

      Online

    All times are Pacific Time.

    Online

    Noncredit Program

    You'll earn 3.6 continuing education units (CEUs) for successfully completing this program. Learn more about noncredit options.

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