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Certified Organization Development Professional

Organizational Development (OD) is a new trend, it enhances the role of HR to become a true strategic partner in the business. This course will help you learn all about…

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  • 13Upcoming dates
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Certified Organization Development Professional
Next classroom session Frankfurt 14 - 18 Dec 2026 · £3,250 Next in London London 18 - 22 Jan 2027 · £4,200

Course overview

Why Attend

Organizational Development (OD) is a new trend, it enhances the role of HR to become a true strategic partner in the business. This course will help you learn all about OD from definition to applications. It will also equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to translate OD strategies into actions. Furthermore, this course examines the primary role of human resources development (HRD) in the organization to help people and organizations effectively manage change.

Course Methodology

This course uses a combination of theory and practical application of course concepts. Participants will engage in simulation exercises combined with round table discussions of real life situations allowing them to gain a strong grip on the knowledge and skills presented in this course.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the field of Organizational Development (OD)
  • Assess the organization readiness for development
  • Present OD related data analytics
  • Draft an OD strategy
  • Implement change management processes
Target Audience

The course can be attended by HR professionals, OD practitioners, HR consultants & trainers and anyone who is interested in the field of OD.

Target Competencies
  • Strategic thinking
  • Strategic planning
  • Analytical thinking
  • Working with people
  • Planning and organizing
  • Achieving goals and objectives


Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: OD overview
    • Introduction to the field of Organizational Development
    • The Main Conceptual Framework of OD
    • OD History and Pioneers
    • Action Research Model
    • Identifying Needs
    • Assessing the organization readiness for development
    • How OD has benefited HR and the organization?
  2. 2Day 2: OD analytics
    • Creating Data Collection Tools
    • Preparing and Facilitating Feedback Sessions
    • Conducting Interviews and Feedback
    • Big Data
    • Collecting and Analyzing Data
    • Presenting Data and Observations
    • Data collection plan
    • Gaining Agreement and Buy-in
    • Setting Priorities
  3. 3Day 3: OD strategy
    • Origins of strategy
    • Strategic Planning
    • SWOT analysis
    • Vision statement
    • Mission statement
    • Strategic Goals
    • OD strategy
    • Competency Centricity
    • Compensation Centricity
    • Performance Centricity
    • Identifying Action Plans
    • Creating Project Plans
  4. 4Day 4: OD intervention and change
    • Designing OD Interventions
    • Organizing Customer Needs
    • What is change management?
    • Implementing Change Management Process
    • Internal Customer Satisfaction and Engagement
    • Evaluating Results
    • Sustaining Change
  5. 5Day 5: OD maintenance
    • Preparing the organization for Maintenance
    • Creating a preventive system
    • Spending versus end results ROI
    • Auditing sustainability
    • Proactivity and continuous development
    • Dialogic versus Diagnostic OD

Schedule

Dates and fees

13 upcoming dates in 5 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted.

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December 2026
14DEC 14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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January 2027
18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
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February 2027
15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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March 2027
15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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April 2027
19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
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May 2027
17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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June 2027
21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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July 2027
19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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August 2027
16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
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September 2027
20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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October 2027
18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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November 2027
15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
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December 2027
20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Certified Organization Development Professional course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Certified Organization Development Professional course?

The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Frankfurt. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Frankfurt, London, Munich, Barcelona, Paris.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £3,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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