Change management
We are operating in an ecosystem undergoing radical change. Technological breakthroughs are intertwined with societal developments and unprecedented environmental constraints. As a manager or future manager, you must be able to identify, support and steer these changes within your organisation.
Presentation of the program
In a constantly changing world, driven not only by technological breakthroughs but also by significant societal changes, it is necessary to support change through proactive and appropriate behaviour. As a manager or future manager, you will be required to accompany and support these changes. You need to understand the challenges associated with current market disruptions and be able to sustainably support innovation and change within your organisation.
Understanding, supporting and managing change within your organisation and your team is key to success in your position. To help you achieve this, our certificate will provide you with food for thought as well as practical tools that will enable you to adapt your behaviour and that of your team to integrate recent developments into your strategy.
Learning objectives
- Acquire an understanding of the challenges and risks associated with new trends (AI, data, digital transformation and industrial ecology).
- Define and develop a relevant innovation strategy (for external and internal clients) using concrete and appropriate tools.
- Support change within your organisation through agile project management tools and human support.
Target audience
- Executives and professionals wishing to hone their change management skills from all business sectors.
- Executives and professionals seeking to identify a strategic direction, penetrate a market or change their business model.
- Managers and professionals wishing to develop strategies to support innovation within their organization.
Program's curriculum
The open program in Change management is a CAS designed for professionals wishing to develop new skills in parallel with their professional activity. This open program incorporates a strong participatory dimension. The fundamental notions will be presented beforehand, then supplemented and illustrated by numerous practical exercises based on real cases.
The Change management program consists of 5 blocks . This represents 15 days spread over 4 months. That represents a total of 105 hours of teaching and about as many hours of personal work.
01
Transformational trends
02
Innovation strategy
03
Digital transformation
04
Project management
05
Change coordination
Program's sessions
- start
- 03 September 2026
- end
- 12 December 2026
- language
- French
- registration
- Before 31 July 2026
Some testimonials
Can this certificate truly strengthen my credibility when it comes to change?
Yes, because you learn to structure your analysis of ongoing transformations. Technological disruptions, societal shifts, environmental constraints: you approach them with method, not just intuition.
You clarify the strategic stakes for your organization. You identify the concrete impacts on your teams and priorities.
This deeper understanding allows you to explain your decisions and stand behind your direction. You gain consistency when you need to justify a repositioning, a reorganization, or an investment. Your credibility then rests on rigorous, well-articulated analysis.
How can I stop reacting to change and start anticipating it?
The certificate helps you adopt a proactive stance. You learn to spot market evolution signals and interpret them in a structured way.
You work with strategic analysis tools designed to help you anticipate rather than respond too late. This approach allows you to connect innovation, strategy, and operational realities.
By developing this capacity for foresight, you reduce decisions made under pressure. You steer change more thoughtfully, in alignment with your organization's vision.
Will I truly understand the challenges of AI, data, and digital transformation?
Yes, from a managerial and strategic perspective. The goal is not to become a technical expert, but to understand the organizational implications of these shifts.
You analyze the risks, opportunities, and impacts on roles and functions. You connect these trends to positioning choices and business models.
This understanding enables you to engage with specialists, ask the right questions, and make informed decisions. You act with greater discernment on topics often perceived as complex.
How do I integrate innovation without disorienting my teams?
You work on aligning your innovation strategy with how you support people through change. The program helps you clarify the purpose of change before rolling it out.
You learn to adapt your communication, identify legitimate resistance, and create a safe space for experimentation.
This approach reduces confusion and fosters gradual buy-in. Innovation is no longer perceived as an imposed disruption, but as a structured evolution that is explained and aligned with the organization's vision.
Does this program help me analyze the risks associated with change?
Yes, by providing you with tools to identify strategic, organizational, and human risks. You learn to distinguish normal project uncertainties from deeper vulnerabilities.
You examine the potential impacts on teams, processes, and corporate culture. This analysis helps you prioritize your actions and calibrate the pace of transformation.
By incorporating this risk assessment from the strategic phase onward, you secure your decisions. You avoid late-stage adjustments and strengthen the robustness of your change process.
How does this certificate differ from a general management program?
It focuses specifically on leading change and innovation in volatile environments. You engage with current disruptions as concrete realities, not abstract concepts.
The program connects market trends, innovation strategy, and agile project management tools. This coherence allows you to bridge vision and execution.
You develop a cross-functional understanding that goes beyond day-to-day management. This positions you as a change agent, capable of linking macro-level challenges with operational decisions.
Will I learn to define a real innovation strategy?
Yes, by structuring your thinking around your internal and external stakeholders. You identify relevant opportunities for your organization and assess their feasibility.
Practical tools help you formalize a strategy that is consistent with your resources and positioning. You go beyond creative ideas. You work on integrating them into a clear strategic framework.
This rigor allows you to defend your direction with greater confidence. You turn innovation into a structured lever, not an isolated initiative.
How can I concretely apply what I learn in my organization?
The program is built on real-world cases, hands-on exercises, and peer exchanges. You work on issues that closely mirror your professional context.
The tools covered are immediately applicable to market analysis, strategic planning, or guiding a transformation project.
Over time, you structure your change approach. You clarify your priorities, adapt your communication, and align your actions with the overall strategy. The learning becomes part of your daily practice and supports more consistent, responsible decision-making.
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- start
- 03 September 2026
- end
- 12 December 2026
- language
- French
- registration
- Before 31 July 2026