The Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) is a nonprofit professional organization dedicated to advancing the discipline of change management. It provides a structured approach to managing the people side of change within organizations, helping businesses and individuals adapt, innovate, and thrive in evolving environments. ACMP establishes professional practice standards, certifications, and professional networking opportunities to ensure the credibility and effectiveness of change management professionals worldwide.
What Does ACMP Do?
ACMP’s core mission is to professionalize change management by:
- Defining industry standards for effective change management practices.
- Offering certification programs to validate expertise, such as the Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) designation.
- Providing educational resources, research, and networking opportunities to enhance professional development.
- Promoting the value of change management to organizations and leaders, ensuring successful transformation initiatives.
ACMP’s Relationship With ICF
ACMP and ICF have established a strategic collaboration to bridge the fields of change management and coaching. This partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, which aims to enhance mutual understanding and integration of coaching and change management principles — creating value for both professions.
Through their Joint Task Force, ACMP and ICF work together on:
- Research and education: Exploring how coaching and change management complement each other.
- Thought leadership: Developing resources, webinars, and events to share insights with professionals in both fields.
- Practical application: Identifying opportunities where coaching can enhance organizational change efforts.
Benefit to the Coaching Community
This collaboration benefits coaches by:
- Expanding opportunities: Coaches can play a critical role in organizational change efforts, increasing demand for their expertise.
- Enhancing effectiveness: Understanding change management principles allows coaches to better support individuals and teams through transformation.
- Strengthening professional credibility: Coaches and change management professionals can align on best practices, reinforcing the value of both disciplines.
With a shared vision for humanity to flourish, ACMP and ICF are helping professionals in both fields contribute more effectively to the evolving needs of organizations worldwide and create a more meaningful impact on society.