Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?

It's highly encouraged to take the four courses in order, as later courses tend to refer back to earlier material.

Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

The Science of Change Specialization

Kotter's 8-Steps Have Evolved: Lead Change Today. Great for learners who are new to change management and want to upskill leadership capabilities.

Instructor: Dr. Vanessa Akhtar

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4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.5

(51 reviews)

Beginner level

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3 months at 4 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Earn a career credential

Share your expertise with employers

4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.5

(51 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 months at 4 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Earn a career credential

Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

Be able to articulate how the Science of Change impacts your personal change efforts or those within your organization
Have a new awareness and understanding of human hardwiring and how our natural Survive and Thrive channels manifest in the context of leading change
Be able to apply the language of Kotter’s 8 Accelerators and 4 Change Principles to your work
Understand how to apply the core framework of effective change to your own change and identify ways to increase your success

Overview

Today we expect leaders at all levels of an organization to deliver results under conditions of increasing change, uncertainty, and complexity. However, many feel unprepared and ill-equipped to lead change.

In this series of four self-paced online courses, you will learn about the Science of Change and how to apply it to changes you are leading today, those that may emerge in the future, or those you may participate in as part of a larger group or organization.

What’s included

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Taught in English

12 practice exercises

Advance your subject-matter expertise

Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
Earn a career certificate from Kotter

Specialization - 4 course series

As part of the learning experience, you’ll hear directly from the master facilitators who lead our research and consulting engagements, as well as directly from some of our clients about their stories of leading change.

With the Science of Change and real-life stories as reference and an action plan as your guide, you’ll immediately practice applying what you’ve learned to your specific context. While this specialization is ideal for mid-level managers and change leaders, it is equally relevant for more senior and more junior leaders. As a rich introduction to the fundamentals of the Kotter methodology, everyone can benefit from these essential courses.

The Science – and Neuroscience – of Change

Course 14 hours4.5 (30 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Change-Related Insights on Human Nature and the Modern Organization
Change Leadership Research from Dr. John Kotter
Introduction to Kotter's 8 Accelerators (formerly known as Kotter's 8-Step Model) and 4 Change Principles

Skills you'll gain

Organizational Structure, Change Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Lifelong Learning, Organizational Change, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Adaptability, Organizational Development, Neurology, Case Studies, Dealing With Ambiguity, Human Relations Movement, and Organizational Leadership

The 4 Core Change Principles

Course 24 hours4.8 (16 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Kotter's 4 Core Change Principles

Skills you'll gain

Change Management, Organizational Change, Drive Engagement, Leadership and Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Lifelong Learning, Organizational Structure, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership, Business Transformation, and People Management

Kotter's Change Framework: Accelerators 1-4

Course 33 hours4.2 (13 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Accelerators 1-4 of Kotter's Change Model

Skills you'll gain

Change Management, Organizational Change, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Leadership, Employee Engagement, Lifelong Learning, Team Building, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Strategic Leadership, Communication Strategies, Business Transformation, and Leadership Development

Kotter's Change Framework: Accelerators 5-8

Course 43 hours4.5 (13 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Accelerators 5-8 of Kotter's Change Model

Skills you'll gain

Change Management, Organizational Change, Overcoming Obstacles, Employee Engagement, Goal Setting, Organizational Structure, Adaptability, Culture Transformation, Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Leadership Development, Business Transformation, and Organizational Leadership

Earn a career certificate

Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.

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Dr. Vanessa Akhtar

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Yes, please visit our website to learn more about our training courses and register to become Kotter Change Certified.

Each course takes an average learner 3-4 weeks to complete at roughly 2-4 hours per week. We encourage you to take your time and complete the readings and action plans.

Anyone interested in better understanding Kotter's methodologies or upskill change leadership capabilities can register and gain invaluable insight into the Science of Change.

The Science of Change Specialization

What you'll learn

Overview

Skills you'll gain

What’s included

Advance your subject-matter expertise

Specialization - 4 course series

The Science – and Neuroscience – of Change

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

The 4 Core Change Principles

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Kotter's Change Framework: Accelerators 1-4

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Kotter's Change Framework: Accelerators 5-8

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Skills you'll gain

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The Science of Change Specialization

What you'll learn

Overview

Skills you'll gain

What’s included

Advance your subject-matter expertise

Specialization - 4 course series

The Science – and Neuroscience – of Change

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

The 4 Core Change Principles

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Kotter's Change Framework: Accelerators 1-4

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Kotter's Change Framework: Accelerators 5-8

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Earn a career certificate

Instructor

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