Lead organizational change with proven strategies for planning, engagement and measurement. Learn processes that drive strategic goals and earn ACMP® eligible hours along the way.
You’re a professional who sees change as an opportunity. When organizations shift, you want to guide them through it.
Whether you're already leading change in your workplace or aiming to build your career as an in-demand change management practitioner, this program can help you take the next step.
Choose your residency option
Complete a short residency online, or at MRU's campus in Alberta.
ACMP® accredited training
Learn from a Qualified Educational Provider.
Faculty with proven change experience
Learn from instructors actively shaping their field.
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Build the skills to lead transformation
Throughout this program, you'll learn how to connect change initiatives to organizational strategy, build cultures that can adapt and transform, and manage the dynamics of power and influence.
You’ll develop practical tools for communication, engagement, and measuring the impact of change efforts, along with proven methods to plan and deliver on strategic goals.
By approaching change from a whole-systems perspective, you’ll explore how influence shapes culture and how the right tools can align people around shared goals. With this graduate-level expertise, you’ll be prepared to guide organizations through successful transformation.
Study entirely online, or combine online learning with an in-person residency.
Residencies are intensive and immersive. Many students say this time together is the highlight of their program.
During your residency, you can expect to participate approximately 5-7 hours daily in synchronous classes, whether on-campus or virtually, and spend additional time on individual and teamwork assignments.
Option 1: In-person residency at Mont Royal University
Complete your 1-week residency at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta.
Option 2: Virtual residency
Complete your 1-week residency online from anywhere in the world.
Your online learning experience
Online courses consist of assigned readings, synchronous or asynchronous lectures, interactive discussions, and individual and team assignments.
You’ll take one online course at a time for a period of nine weeks each.
Each online course requires approximately 10 to 15 hours of work per week. You'll start your program with a non-credit, but required, course about academic integrity.
You can build from here
Once you successfully complete this program, you can:
- Apply it as a specialization option for the MBA in Executive Management and the Master of Global Management programs.
- If you have already completed this program, you can transfer all credits to the Royal Roads MBA, MGM, MA in Tourism Management, and MA in Interdisciplinary Studies programs.
We are a Qualified Educational Provider (QEP™) for the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP®).
The Graduate Certificate in Change Management aligns with ACMP’s Standard for Change Management© (The Standard) and adult education best practices.
Focus on one thing at a time
You can take any two of the courses from the Graduate Certificate in Change Management as part of our General Studies program. You can transfer credit from these courses to certificates, diplomas and degree programs later if you decide to take your studies further.
Connect with our enrolment advisors to talk about how you can use the credits you have earned towards your master's program at Royal Roads.
Want to complete your residency at Mount Royal University in Alberta?
Connect with your colleagues through a one-week residency at Mount Royal University's campus in Calgary, Alberta.
Attending an on-campus residencies provide students with the opportunity to:
- Build strong connections
- Engage in immersive learning
- Access campus resources
- Strengthen community and cohort bonds
- Develop leadership and teamwork skills
During your residency, you can expect to:
- attend classes full time
- complete homework and individual and team assignments outside of class hours
- take part in extracurricular activities
Courses
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Refine results
Admission to this program is based on the applicant’s balance of work and life experience, including volunteer and community activities, practical experience or related training.
Standard admission
- Completion of a four-year (or comparable) undergraduate degree or graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Normally, at least three years of relevant full-time work experience.
Flexible admission
- To be considered for flexible admission, applicants would normally require at least five full-time years of extensive, relevant work experience and some post-secondary education.
English language proficiency
- If English is not your primary language, please review our English language requirements.
All applications to this program require submission of the following information and supporting documents before your file can be assessed for admission:
Application form
In order to apply online, you will be required to create a log-in account using your email address. You will be required to list all credit courses and/or programs you have completed or are currently enrolled in. An application fee will be required. If your application fees are being paid by a third party, review sponsored student information. Once submitted, you may check the status of your application at any time.
Missed your application deadline? While we can’t make any guarantees, we may be able to accommodate late applications if there's still space and enough time to process. If you're interested in an intake that is now closed to applications, apply for the next available intake and email Admissions with your preferred start date. Make sure you’re prepared to submit your program's required documents right away. We can't make an admissions decision without them.
Official transcripts
In accordance with RRU's admissions policy and practices:
- All applicants must declare all post-secondary studies (courses, programs, transfer credit, etc.) in their application.
- At a minimum, applicants are expected to provide unofficial transcripts from all institutions currently or previously attended. Admissions will determine which official transcripts will be required, and these requirements will be noted as a condition of admission.
Applicants are responsible for arranging for the submission of official transcripts if/when required as a condition of admission. Transcripts are considered official only if submitted directly by the Registrar or other recognized authority of the providing institution in the institution's original, sealed envelope. If the envelope has been opened, the transcripts are no longer official and new (official) transcripts will be required to complete your application.
Transcripts are not required for non-credit programs or courses, though some programs may require proof of professional certifications or designations.
All international transcripts or credentials are subject to an international transcript and/or credential evaluation.
Personal statement
The personal statement should be approximately one page in length and should outline your motivation for seeking entrance to the program. The statement should address the topic of how the Graduate Certificate in Change Management will contribute to your future career. Relate this to who you are, what you feel you will gain from the program, and what you feel you will gain from enrolling in the program.
Two reference letters
These documents can be written in a variety of formats. In essence, we expect the letters of reference to confirm that you are a suitable candidate for the program, why s/he feels you will succeed in the program, and describe how the program will benefit you. The context in which the referee has come to know you should also be mentioned (professional, academic, personal, volunteer, etc).
Detailed résumé
Your detailed résumé should include the following:
- Education: List all post secondary education, degrees, diplomas, and certificates you have achieved.
- Work experience: Please include name of organization, length of service and a brief description of duties.
- Voluntary/unpaid work experience: List and describe any voluntary/unpaid post-secondary employment and/or community service experience. Please include the name of the organization, length of service, and a brief description of duties. List positions you have held in this service.
- Information technology training and experience: Briefly describe your level of training and experience in the use of information technology including computers, software and telecommunications networks as tools for business, education, teaching and personal use.
- Professional memberships/affiliations: List memberships and positions you hold/have held in professional associations, service clubs, community/volunteer sector.
- Other relevant information: Provide any other information which you believe is relevant to your application and will be of assistance to the review committee.
If applicable:
- Applicants declaring permanent resident or Convention Refugee status in Canada must submit a copy of their Permanent Resident Card (PR card) along with their application.
- Transcript evaluation fee or credential evaluation report, if submitting international transcripts.
- An official English Language Proficiency score report or other evidence of proficiency if English is not your primary language.
- Other information or documents as may be requested to determine your eligibility.
For information on how and where to send your supporting documents, please refer to the document submission guidelines.
