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Organizational Development

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In an increasingly competitive and dynamic business environment, organizational development (OD) & design are becoming essential game-changers. To win in the marketplace, businesses need to continuously align strategy, culture, internal processes, and optimize cross-departmental communication. This OD Certificate Program is designed to equip you with the skills and expertise to help your organization thrive, now and in the future.
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Create and sustain an organizational culture, and successfully implement culture change
Build your own Organizational Design program, from OD models to data gathering
Connect and communicate effectively with key stakeholders when implementing OD interventions

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Organizational Development
Intermediate
5 modules
• 11 lessons
• 8 hours
Discover the path towards a more efficient organization
Improve alignment and boost agility within your organization. In this online Org Development training course, you will learn how to use the OD process to identify and capitalize on opportunities for improvement. In other words, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to create a better, more resilient organization.
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✓Master the five-phase OD process to ensure your organization is effective and efficient
✓Gain a deeper understanding of different OD theories
✓Turn insights from data into effective Organization Design interventions
✓Learn to connect and communicate effectively with key stakeholders
MODULE #1
What is OD: Theories and Principles
MODULE #2
Contrasting OD Cycles
MODULE #3
Entry, Contracting and Co-Assessing
MODULE #4
Co-Intervening and Co-Evaluating
MODULE #5
Endings and Exit
Consulting & Communication Skills
Beginner
2 modules
• 7 lessons
• 5 hours
Organizational Design
Intermediate
4 modules
• 11 lessons
• 7 hours
HR Operating Models
Advanced
3 modules
• 7 lessons
• 3 hours
Organizational Culture
Advanced
3 modules
• 8 lessons
• 5 hours
Capstone Project
Project
• 3 hours

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The OD Inquiry Model in Action
Get hands-on by applying the OD inquiry model in different contexts
Organization Development
Experience the work and responsibility of an external OD consultant
Stakeholder Management Toolkit
Use this matrix to collect the most important information about your stakeholders
Consulting Skills
Gain focus on your added value to your organization
Responding to the OD Challenge
Get hands-on by learning how to respond to requests received by HR teams
Entry & Contracting Checklist
Use this template to evaluate entry meeting with your client
Unisys – Building an HR Operating Model
Get hands-on by analzying the process of redesigning an HR Operating Model
Organizational Culture Analysis Guide
Assess the current culture of your organization & run a culture workshop
Hofstede's Dimensions
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Why should I enroll in this Organizational Development Certification Program?

As an HR professional, you want to help your organization win in the marketplace. There are many ways to do this, such as attracting the best talent or keeping employee engagement levels high. But since 2020, we’re all acutely aware of another key to success: an organization’s capacity to change. Organization Development is a science-based process that helps organizations build their capacity to change. This is a complex field and a specialization in and of itself. However, there are Organization Development skills and techniques that you as an HR professional can use in your work to build a stronger, better and more resilient organization. And that is what you will learn in this Organization Development online training course.

Will the Organization Development Certificate Program make me an OD expert?

The goal of this OD training program is not just to warm up HR professionals to potentially make a career switch into OD. It's also to empower you as an HR professional by adding Organization Development expertise and skills to your toolkit, enabling you to better help your company thrive in today’s VUCA business environment.

Is there a fixed schedule?

No. This program is 100% online and self-paced! When you learn and how much time you spend each day, week, or month is up to. In total, you will need to invest approximately 35 hours to finish the program and obtain your certificate.

How long do I have access to the program?

In total, you will have 12 months of access to the student portal, all lessons, and learning materials. On average, members complete their (first) program in 3 - 4 months.

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If you’re not sure if this program is the right fit, we are here to help you determine which program is the right fit for your goals and needs! Simply talk to one of our admissions advisors or send them an email at [email protected].

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2.0Caitlin Miller from Haleyville,United States
The OD course was fine. It was a little slow at times and was hard to stay motivated.
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5.0Simiso Zulu
Very insightful, and challenging
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5.0TEKALIGNE KORICHA from Ethiopia
Inspiring & Challenging!!!
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5.0Tracy Sadler from Auckland,New Zealand
Great content and good delivery. Love the worksheets and templates. Good exercises to reflect on own experiences and real world examples.
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