APMG Change Management courses
Develop the skills to plan and support organisational change with APMG Change Management Foundation and Practitioner courses delivered online with exams included.
APMG Change Management at a glance
APMG Change Management qualifications provide a structured approach to leading and supporting change, focusing on people, organisational culture, and effective communication.
By progressing from Foundation to Practitioner, you learn both the core concepts and how to apply change management techniques to real programmes, projects, and transformation initiatives.
Compare course optionsProven framework
Use a structured framework to plan, communicate, and embed change more effectively across your organisation.
People-focused
Gain tools for understanding stakeholder needs, managing resistance, and building engagement during change.
Career-ready skills
Strengthen your profile for change manager, project, and HR roles by proving your ability to support complex change.
Compare APMG Change Management courses
Choose the APMG Change Management Foundation course to build your knowledge, then progress to Practitioner to apply the concepts and techniques in real change initiatives.
Still not sure which course is right for you?
Choose how you learn
Study APMG Change Management in a way that fits your schedule, with live online classes, flexible self-paced study, or tailored in-house training.
Instructor-led
- Live virtual classes with experts
- Guided through key models and tools
- Group discussions and real examples
Self-paced online
- Learn whenever it suits you
- Interactive modules and quizzes
- Ideal for busy professionals
Corporate / team training
- Aligns change concepts to your context
- Train whole teams together
- Supports organisation-wide change
Enrol on an APMG Change Management course
Choose your preferred delivery format and course option below. All options include accredited training and the official exam.
Why choose Knowledge Train?
APMG-accredited training
Focused on real change
Expert change practitioners
Flexible delivery formats
Comprehensive exam preparation
Support beyond the classroom
Whether you’re new to change management, changing career, or building on existing experience, there’s a change management course that fits your goals.
APMG Change Management frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Is Knowledge Train accredited for APMG Change Management?
Yes. Knowledge Train is an APMG Accredited Training Provider for Change Management.
Why choose Knowledge Train over other course providers?
Knowledge Train only hires the most experienced change management professionals and APMG-certified trainers to help deliver our world-class training.
Our instructor-led classroom classes are taught by the best change management trainers in the UK. Each is a training expert with years of experience working in change management. They help deliver a high quality of training you won’t find elsewhere!
If you’d like to try our instructor-led training and learn how we run our virtual classroom courses, give our team a call on +44 (0)207 148 5985 and we’ll find you a place on our next available course.
Should I take an instructor-led or self-paced course?
We’ve designed our instructor-led and self-paced courses to give you the best possible chance to learn about change management and pass your APMG Change Management exams. Simply choose the course format that best suits your needs.
You should take an instructor-led APMG Change Management classroom course if:
- You can commit to a fixed classroom schedule
- You’d like to earn your APM qualification as quickly as possible
- You prefer face-to-face learning with a trainer
- You enjoy learning in a social environment with other students.
You should study through a self-paced online course if:
- You cannot commit to a fixed classroom schedule
- You cannot travel to a classroom training venue
- You prefer to learn at your own pace.
Should I take a Change Management Foundation or Practitioner course?
The APMG Change Management Foundation course is best suited for:
- Those interested in understanding the basic principles of achieving successful organisational change
- Staff responsible with organisational change, transition or transformation projects
- Professionals pursuing a Change Management Practitioner qualification.
The APMG Change Management Practitioner course is best suited for:
- Aspiring change managers
- Key staff responsible for the design, development, and delivery of organisational change (including change project managers, senior responsible owners, operational line managers, and related roles).
Does my APMG credential expire?
APMG Change Management Foundation qualification does not expire and is valid for life. APMG Change Management Practitioner qualification expires after 5 years. Candidates who pass the Practitioner exam are recognised as ‘Change Management Registered Practitioners’.
Maintaining the ‘Registered Practitioner’ status must be done within 3-5 years by passing an APMG Change Management Re-registration exam which is the same format as the Practitioner exam but has fewer questions and lasts for 1.5 hours.
Beyond the 5-year period, you will be required to complete the full Practitioner exam again to be reinstated as a Change Management Registered Practitioner.
When do I receive my accreditaion in Change Management?
All exam results and credentials are administered by APMG International via the APMG Candidate Portal.
Preliminary results are available immediately after completion.
AgilePM Practitioner exam results and qualifications will be given within 3 working days of submitting your exam.
Your official APMG Change Management Foundation exam results and qualifications will be given within 1 working day of submitting your exam.
Your official APMG Change Management Practitioner exam results and qualifications will be given within 3 working days of submitting your exam.
When do I receive my manual?
Instructor-led traditional classroom course students
- You will receive The Effective Change Manager’s Handbook on the first morning of the classroom course.
Instructor-led virtual classroom course students
- If you live in the United Kingdom, you will receive your handbook via courier in a timely manner before the start of your virtual classroom course.
If you live outside the UK, you will receive a digital copy of the handbook via email. You can still elect to receive a hard copy of the handbook, but you must pay an additional postage fee.
How can I prepare for my course?
If you’ve enrolled in our instructor-led APMG Change Management class, we’ll provide introductory reading to help you familiarise yourself with basic terms and concepts before the course begins.
This reading should take no more than 2-3 hours and provides a basic overview of some of the topics you’ll encounter on your first day of your class.
When can I take my exam?
If studying through an instructor-led APMG Change Management class, your instructor may set aside time during class to take the exams.
However, you are not obligated to sit your exams at this time and can book your exams whenever it is most convenient for you.
If you are studying using self-paced online training, you can choose to take your exam at any time within 12 months of purchase.
Is there any homework?
During your instructor-led APMG Change Management class, our trainers will assign you homework of 1-2 hours at the end of each day.
Homework may include reading assignments, quizzes, and other beneficial revision exercises.
If you are a student of an instructor-led virtual classroom course, you can take advantage of watching recordings of the training sessions for later review.
What is The Effective Change Manager’s Handbook?
The Effective Change Manager’s Handbook helps change managers understand the core principles, tools, and techniques of change management.
The handbook forms the basis of APMG Change Management. It is based on the comprehensive Change Management Body of Knowledge (CMBoK™) created by the Change Management Institute.
The guide details everything needed to define, practice, and introduce effective organisational change – from initial planning through to managing and sustaining gained benefits.
Topics covered include:
- The impact of Change
- Readiness and sustainability
- Stakeholder strategies
- Benefits management
- Facilitation
- Essential project management knowledge
- Continuous learning and development
- And many more.
The Effective Change Manager’s Handbook is packed with guidance, strategies and models which change managers can use support any change initiatives.
Still have questions? Contact us by phone on 0207 148 5985, via live chat, email, or by completing the form below.
How to find us
Knowledge Train
20 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7AN,
England, United Kingdom.
Call +44 (0)207 148 5985
Opening hours
Monday to Friday – 09:00 to 17:15


