Preconference Learning
Change Management Certificate
Course Info
Change is a key part of talent development (TD). Every learning initiative requires some level of organizational change, regardless of whether it is a formal change project. But change isn’t easy, and most change initiatives fail. The question is, why? To understand change, you need to understand the people and organizations impacted by it. As TD professionals, we are accountable for training and nurturing our colleagues so that they can be their best selves at work. This is never more critical than during change.
The ATD Change Management Certificate explores the process of facilitating organizational change. It introduces the ATD CHANGE model, a strategic and tactical tool to guide you through the process of leading and influencing change. The program starts with a deep dive into the science of change to understand why change can be hard on people and organizations. We then move on to the principles and stages of the ATD CHANGE model, grounded in theory and best practices but designed specifically to meet the needs of the TD field. Using a case study and working with an expert facilitator and your peers, you’ll have the chance to apply each stage of the model to a real-world TD scenario. Armed with a step-by-step approach and plenty of supporting tools and resources, you will leave the program ready to become a change leader prepared to navigate the personal and organizational dynamics of change in today’s work environment.
Why Should I Attend?
– Become a trusted resource ready to facilitate all stages of a change initiative in your organization.
– Drive meaningful organizational change using the latest change management and project management resources and tools to increase speed, efficiency, and overall success.
– Plan and prepare change projects by assessing change needs and organizational readiness, building a change team, and forming a change plan.
– Build personal resilience and stamina to navigate the stresses of the change journey and maintain agility to support the needs of stakeholders.
– Earn an industry-recognized certificate, continuing education credits, and an ATD digital badge to share with your networks.
Dates and Times:
Session 1: May 16, 2025, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Local Time
Session 2: May 17, 2025, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Local Time
Preconference Learning Price:
ATD Member: $2,125
Non-Member: $2,425
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Erica Nelson
Erica Nelson, MA, has been in the learning and development field for 25 years, consulting with clients from various fields at the corporate level. Clients include Horizon Therapeutics, Wintrust Financial Corporation, and ACE Hardware. As a Business Leader Faculty® member with the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management’s Center for Leadership, she applies her expertise working with mid-level to executive-level professionals. She aids with their personal growth and them becoming effective communicators to build better relationships within their organization.
As an ATD program facilitator of seven certificate programs, Erica applies her professional background by aligning the content to the personal experiences of program participants. She views each course as a way to deepen everyone’s understanding and abilities.
Her coaching practice provides a customized model for each client and their unique interests and development needs. She has been certified in mediation practices and is affiliated with the Center for Conflict Resolution in Chicago. She also served as a mediator for 10 years with the Cook County Court System in Chicago, Illinois.
Erica wrote a training book, Management Development Training, published in 2021 for the ATD Workshop Series©. The book is a guide on the essential elements of great management, leadership skills, and behaviors. Erica’s passion is to focus on development for each person in their organization, believing we are always searching for growth opportunities.
