Graduate Certificate inChange Management
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Oral Roberts University's Graduate Certificate in Change Management is a 100% online certificate program designed to help professionals lead organizational change, improve team effectiveness, and drive successful transformation initiatives. Requiring only 9 graduate-level credit hours, this certificate equips you with proven change management frameworks, strategic planning techniques, and collaborative leadership skills that can be applied immediately in today's evolving workplace.
Organizations across business, nonprofit, government, healthcare, education, and ministry sectors face constant change driven by technology, workforce shifts, and organizational growth. This certificate prepares you to guide teams and organizations from their current state to a desired future state with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Students gain practical experience in change management practices, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and multisector collaboration. The program also satisfies the educational requirements to sit for the Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) exam, providing an additional pathway for professional development and career advancement.
Grounded in Oral Roberts University's mission to develop Spirit-empowered leaders, the certificate integrates professional expertise with ethical leadership principles. Graduates are prepared to navigate complex transitions, support organizational effectiveness, and lead sustainable change across diverse industries and sectors.
How Will a Graduate Certificate in Change Management Advance My Career?
Organizations increasingly seek leaders who can manage change, improve organizational performance, and successfully guide transformation initiatives. The Graduate Certificate in Change Management prepares professionals to lead strategic change efforts and help organizations adapt in a rapidly changing environment. Career opportunities may include:
- Project or Program Coordinator
- Organizational Development Specialist
- Change Management Consultant
- Innovation Strategist
- Organizational Effectiveness Manager
- Transformation-Focused Leader
- Business Improvement Specialist
- Strategic Planning Professional
Degree Path
Our affordable tuition means your finances go further. In addition, many students
benefit from federal aid and our interest-free payment plan.
Tuition and Scholarships
What Will I Learn in the Graduate Certificate in Change Management?
To earn the Graduate Certificate in Change Management, you will complete three specialized courses focused on organizational transformation, collaboration, and strategic leadership:
- Change Management Practices
- Strategic Planning Teams
- Multisector Partnerships
The Graduate Certificate in Change Management consists of 9 credit hours and can be completed in as little as six months. Students take one 3-credit-hour course at a time through accelerated 7-week terms,
making the program ideal for working professionals. Yes. Oral Roberts University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of the nation's leading accrediting bodies. Students enrolled in ORU Online
and Lifelong Learning programs receive the same high-quality curriculum and academic
standards as students in traditional on-campus programs. Program Features