APMG - Change Management Institute Trainings

APMG Change Management: structured change management

APMG Change Management is an internationally recognised framework for change management, published by APMG International in partnership with the Change Management Institute (CMI). The certification is based on the Change Management Body of Knowledge (CMBoK), which structures the profession around major themes: change and the individual (learning, motivation, resistance), change and the organisation (culture, metaphors, organisational design), change and people (leadership, engagement, communication), change and project (planning, management, measurement). The framework relies on reference models: ADKAR (Prosci), Kotter, William Bridges, Peter Senge, Kübler-Ross.

In French-speaking Switzerland, Geneva private banks, Lake Geneva international organisations, telecom operators, university hospitals, cantonal administrations, pharmaceutical industries, scale-ups, insurers and large IT services companies rely on structured change management to support their transformation programmes: digitalisation, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, ERP implementation, Microsoft 365 deployment, agile transformation. training organisation and offers the Change Management Foundation, Practitioner and combined Foundation+Practitioner catalogue, on-site in Geneva and Lausanne as well as in interactive virtual classroom with a certified change management consultant live.

Following a recognised APMG Change Management training opens access to highly demanded roles: Change Manager, change management consultant, user adoption specialist, adoption manager, Change Lead, transformation manager, transformation HR director, organisation consultant, transformation project manager, HR business partner. APMG Change Management certification is widely recognised in Switzerland and Europe, complementing Prosci ADKAR and CMI Foundation certifications.

Whether you are preparing your first Change Management Foundation certification, targeting the Practitioner certification to apply the framework to concrete projects, or following the combined Foundation+Practitioner path, our APMG Change Management training in Geneva and Lausanne covers the full path.

The ITTA APMG Change Management catalogue

Change Management Foundation

Change Management Foundation is a widely used tool training to discover the APMG Change Management framework and prepare the Foundation certification. The programme covers change fundamentals (individual, organisation, project), reference models (ADKAR, Kotter, Bridges, Senge, Kübler-Ross), individual and organisational learning, types of change (planned, emergent), roles in change (sponsor, Change Manager, change agent), communication and stakeholder engagement, and resistance to change. Targets project managers, HR, consultants and profiles in charge of user adoption.

Change Management Practitioner

Change Management Practitioner deepens the framework to apply change management to concrete projects. The programme covers application of the framework to real case studies, diagnosis of readiness for change, impact analysis and stakeholder mapping, planning of change management, measurement of adoption and engagement, and management of complex or conflictual changes. Prerequisite: Change Management Foundation. Targets Change Managers and change management consultants.

Change Management Foundation and Practitioner

Change Management Foundation and Practitioner combines both levels in an intensive path. This formula is appreciated by profiles who want to take both certifications directly in a continuous curriculum and immediately apply concepts daily. The programme covers the entire Foundation and Practitioner content, with progressive pedagogy and mock exams to prepare both APMG exams. Targets change management consultants, Change Managers in certification process, and profiles in transition.

Change Management and the ITTA ecosystem

APMG change management fits into a broader management ecosystem. The change management sub-domain regroups all APMG Change Management courses. The management domain covers transversal management practices (leadership, governance, team management). The project management sub-domain with PMP, Prince2 and CAPM brings project management, complementary to change management. The oral communication and personal efficiency and organisation sub-domains bring the soft skills essential to the Change Manager. The agile and Scrum sub-domain covers agile transformations, the natural application context of change management.

Change Management trends in 2026

Change Management continues to evolve in 2026 with strong attention on digital transformation, organisational agility and psychological health at work. APMG emphasises the integration of change management into scaled agile programmes (SAFe, LeSS), consideration of cultural diversity in international organisations (very present in French-speaking Switzerland), and the role of the Change Manager in the implementation of generative AI in enterprises. APMG Change Management certification remains widely recognised in Switzerland and Europe, with growing demand from large transformation programmes. The ADKAR model (Prosci) and Kotter’s eight-step model remain widely used operational references. Our pedagogical content regularly integrates these evolutions to remain aligned with current practices.

Change Management training in Geneva, Lausanne and online

All our Change Management courses are available on-site in our Geneva and Lausanne centres, as well as in interactive virtual classroom with a certified change management consultant live. Our sessions are organised in 5-week cycles. Each session includes concrete case studies inspired by real transformation projects (ERP deployment, mergers and acquisitions, agile transformation, Microsoft 365 deployment), mock exams, and preparation for the APMG exam. Customised corporate training is also possible at your premises, in Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud and across French-speaking Switzerland, with a programme adapted to your transformation context and organisational challenges.

Why train on Change Management at ITTA

training organisation. Our Change Management trainers are change management consultants and organisational transformation coaches certified APMG (Change Management Foundation and Practitioner) active with Swiss and international clients, covering digital transformation, user adoption, Change Management in agile programmes and support for organisational transformation. The APMG Change Management catalogue regroups Foundation, Practitioner and combined Foundation+Practitioner training. Our pedagogical team supports you in choosing the right path, identifying prerequisites and identifying funding solutions adapted to your professional situation.

Our pedagogical approach favours learning by doing, with concrete case studies, exercises on ADKAR, Kotter and Bridges models, impact analyses and stakeholder mappings, and communication plans to structure. Each session combines training time, applied exercises and exchanges with the trainer, allowing each participant to progress at their own pace and to present themselves in the best conditions at the APMG exam.

Our training is aimed at varied audiences: Change Managers, change management consultants, transformation project managers, HR business partners, organisation consultants, transformation managers, agile coaches, adoption managers, HR teams, transformation-specialised IT services teams. Our pedagogical team adapts the content to the participants’ context.

Featured courses in this catalogue

Here is a selection of reference training courses in this catalogue, accessible directly:

• Change Management Foundation
• Change Management Practitioner
• Change Management Foundation and Practitioner

FAQ

Which Change Management course to choose to start?

Change Management Foundation is the natural entry into the APMG framework. The Practitioner certification targets Change Managers and consultants who apply change management to real projects. The combined Foundation+Practitioner path allows both certifications in a continuous curriculum, appreciated by profiles who want to complete their certification quickly. Our pedagogical team guides you based on your profile.

Is the APMG exam taken at ITTA or elsewhere?

The APMG exam is taken online via PeopleCert, the exam partner, or on-site in an accredited exam centre. Our pedagogical team supports you in the exam registration process, and the training session includes preparatory mock exams. Training and exam are organised in a linked but distinct manner.

APMG Change Management or Prosci ADKAR: what is the difference?

APMG Change Management covers a broader framework including several models (ADKAR, Kotter, Bridges, Senge) and structures a complete change management approach. Prosci ADKAR is a specific methodology centred on the individual (Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, Reinforcement). Both frameworks are complementary and widely adopted. Many profiles combine APMG Change Management and Prosci ADKAR for complete expertise.

Are your Change Management courses available for companies?

Yes, the entire APMG Change Management catalogue is available in-house, in Geneva, Lausanne and in virtual classroom, with a programme adapted to your transformation context (ERP deployment, mergers and acquisitions, agile transformation, Microsoft 365 deployment). Our team builds the specifications with you and organises sessions according to your calendar.