Change Management Practitioner
The APMG Change Management Practitioner is the level employers look for when hiring change and transformation professionals in South Africa. It proves you can apply the change management approach to real situations — not just describe it.
Through scenario-based learning you build the practical judgement to plan, lead and embed change on live projects and programmes.
This course is ideal for:
- Change managers formalising their skills
- Foundation holders ready to level up
- Project and programme managers leading change
- Consultants and transformation specialists
- Official exam included
- AI Tutor Chat – 24/7
- 12 months online course access
- Email tutor support
- Letter of attendance & digital badge
- Official APMG certificate
- 14-day money-back guarantee
Prerequisite: Change Management Foundation required
Learning Outcomes
What Will You Learn?
By the end of this course you will have the knowledge and skills to lead change effectively.
Apply the change management approach to real scenarios
Tailor change interventions to context
Assess change impact and readiness
Plan and manage stakeholder engagement
Build and sustain momentum for change
Measure the benefits and effectiveness of change
Exam Details
What to Expect in the Exam
The Change Management Practitioner exam is sat online through APMG-International.
Format
Objective testing · Open book
Marks
80 marks
Pass Mark
50% — 40 out of 80
Duration
150 minutes (2.5 hrs)
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Foundation before Practitioner?
Yes. A current Change Management Foundation certificate is required to sit the Practitioner exam. If you don't have it yet, consider the Foundation & Practitioner bundle.
How is the Practitioner exam structured?
It is a restricted open-book, scenario-based exam worth 80 marks over 150 minutes (2.5 hours), based on a real change situation. You need 50% — 40 out of 80 marks — to pass.
How long does the course take?
Most learners complete the Practitioner training in around 20–30 hours. You have 12 months of online access to study at your own pace.
Is Practitioner worth it?
Yes — most employers hiring change professionals want Practitioner level. It is what separates someone who knows change management from someone who can deliver it.
Ready to Get Change Management Certified?
Enquire today and one of our course advisors will help you get started — usually within one business day.