Change Management – UCD Professional Academy Diploma

In a world where adaptability is paramount, learn to turn obstacles into opportunities on the path to successful change management.

Unravel the mysteries of human behaviour and unlock the secrets of strategic planning. On this Professional Academy Diploma in Change Management, seasoned professionals and aspiring leaders alike will discover valuable tools, models, and insights to successfully inspire others through periods of change. With insights from seasoned change leaders and practical techniques, this course will give you a comprehensive understanding of change theory and its real-world applications.

On Demand (eLearning)

Change Management €1199

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March 25th - April 29th (EVENINGS: 6 Weeks - Every Wednesday)

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Change Management

You will explore a range of proven change models and concepts, including the Change Curve, Kotter’s Change Process and ADKAR Model. You will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to lead successful change initiatives in today’s dynamic business environment – looking at key elements such as resistance to change, leadership styles, communication strategies, and stakeholder engagement. You will also consider the long-term impact of strategic change management on organisational culture and sustainable change initiatives, emerging as ready to inspire and guide others through the complexities of change with both confidence and clarity.

Whether you’re a seasoned leader or a budding entrepreneur, if you’re passionate about driving positive transformation and fostering a culture of adaptability, this course will allow you to immediately deliver value and impact, while touching on key leadership styles and frameworks relevant to leading through change.

Course Assessments

This course is assessed through an action learner log (worth 40% of your assessment) completed weekly and an assignment submitted after the end of the course (worth 60% of your assessment). The learner log contains reflections on the concepts learned. The final assignment is a case study essay of around 3,500 words.

Certification

Your UCD Professional Academy Diploma will be issued electronically on a secure platform, with a link that you can share with employers and others wishing to verify your credentials. You can also add this certificate to your LinkedIn profile.

Flexible Delivery Options

The course is available either online on demand or live online. Live Online delivery is part-time, over 12 weeks, with one three-hour session per week. Currently the course is only available on sessions from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. This would be suitable for busy professionals who have to complete the course out of normal working hours.

Study Options

All formats cover the same course content. You now have more choice in how you learn with us:

On Demand

Begin today or tailor your learning to suit your schedule, at a pace that works best for you.

Create a learning schedule that fits your personal needs.
Complete within 9 weeks.
Attend optional live Q&A sessions.

Live Online

The course is delivered in the evenings, 6.30pm – 9.30pm, usually over 12 weeks.

Live online learning with industry-expert lecturers
Interact with lecturers and classmates
Convenience of studying from home

Change Management Course Modules

1. Introduction To Change Management & Theory

Lay the foundations of transformational leadership as you explore the essence of change management – from understanding the dynamics of change to unravelling the intricacies of key change models.

Introduction to change management
Kotter’s Change Process
McKinsey’s 7S Framework
Resistance to change

2. Overcoming Resistance & Barriers To Change

Face resistance head-on as you equip yourself with the tools to overcome it. Delve into the psychology of change and the strategies for minimising resistance, such as shifting mindsets and fostering resilience.

The Change Curve
Minimising resistance to change
ADKAR Model
Mindsets

3. Leading Change

Hone your capabilities as a change leader as we explore the art of effective leadership in times of change. Distinguish between leadership and management to discover the power of effective communication and conflict management in driving organisational transformation.

Leadership vs management
Leadership styles
Communicating change
Managing conflict in change

4. Planning For Change

Explore how to achieve successful change implementation through meticulous planning and stakeholder engagement. Learn to wield change planning tools with precision, assess risks with foresight, and cultivate meaningful stakeholder relationships.

Change planning tools
Assessing risk in change
Stakeholder engagement

5. Strategic & Cultural Change

Discover the interconnected realms of people, process, and technology. Unlock the secrets of strategic and cultural change as you develop your ability to drive sustainable change within your organisation.

People, process, and technology
Strategic change
Organisational culture change
Change integration, mergers, and acquisitions

6. Sustaining Change

Explore ways to embed change into the fabric of organisational culture. Navigate the volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world with agility, and discover the keys to sustainable employee engagement and resilience.

VUCA vs BANI
Influencing change
Sustainable employee engagement
Building resilience

Learners must be 18 years or older.
Previous training, study and/or professional experience in a related field is recommended.
For non-native speakers of English, a language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall (or equivalent) is required.

Please note that all UCD Professional Academy courses are conducted in English. Prospective learners for whom English is not a native language are welcome to undertake Professional Academy courses. It is the responsibility of the learner that their proficiency in English is adequate for the course to participate and complete assignments successfully.

Disabilities

UCD Professional Academy welcomes learners with disabilities and makes every effort to provide facilities and support, where possible. We ask that learners who may need additional support or facilities during their course inform us at the time of application.

Code of Conduct

All staff and learners of the Academy are expected to abide by its Code of Conduct https://www.ucd.ie/professionalacademy/learner_handbook/ . In the case of serious breaches, learners may not be permitted to attend the remainder of their course, and no refund will be given.