The Association of Change Management Professionals

What The Association of Change Management Professionals does

The Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) is the global professional membership association for the change management discipline, founded in February 2011 and headquartered in Washington, DC. ACMP serves individual practitioners, corporate enterprise teams, independent consultants, and students in nearly 100 countries through a tiered membership model (Professional $199/year, Executive $299/year, Emerging Market and Student tiers) and corporate bundle packages. Its core commercial assets are the ACMP Standard for Change Management — a methodology-neutral framework first published in 2014 with a 2nd Edition in 2025 — the CCMP certification introduced in 2016, and the newly launched MCMP master-level credential (December 2025). The CCMP is positioned as the world's first accredited certification based on an independent global standard, and the Standard underpins the Qualified Education Provider (QEP) program that accredits training organizations.

ACMP's technology stack is built on the YourMembership association management platform, with ACMP Connect as a proprietary community platform. The platform was upgraded in 2026 with a new mobile application and an AI-Powered Search Assistant for member knowledge retrieval. Revenue is generated across multiple streams: recurring membership dues, certification application and renewal fees, conference and event registrations (Change Toronto, Change Orlando, Change Denver, Change Chicago, and the virtual Global Connect and Masterclass Series), QEP licensing, and corporate sponsorship. A network of 40+ local chapters and a QEP partner ecosystem extend distribution globally, and partnerships — notably the multi-year collaboration with the International Coaching Federation — expand the addressable persona pool to include professional coaches.

The organization is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors and led by CEO Deshini Newman. Its customer base includes Diamond and Executive tier corporate members such as Microsoft, Amazon, Deloitte, McKinsey & Company, Merck, Novartis, Liberty Mutual, Allstate, Exelon, M&T Bank, and AdventHealth. The 2025-2026 product cadence — MCMP, Standard 2nd Edition, Global Change Excellence Awards, Global Change Management Day, and the AI-powered ACMP Connect upgrade — signals a product expansion phase atop the existing credentialing and community franchise, with no venture, private equity, or parent-company backing identified.

Name

The Association of Change Management Professionals

Legal name

Association of Change Management Professionals

Website

https://acmpglobal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) is a global nonprofit membership association that credentials change management practitioners, publishes the industry Standard, and operates a community platform serving members in nearly 100 countries through certifications, conferences, and corporate training partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Membership Dues: Annual subscription-based membership fees at multiple tiers: Professional ($199/year), Executive ($299/year), Emerging Market Professional ($89/year), Emerging Market Executive ($169/year), and Student ($50/year). Membership provides access to resources, community, events, and credential discounts.
2. Corporate Membership Packages: Bundled organizational memberships sold in packages of 5 seats with 20% discount. Corporate members gain comprehensive ACMP membership benefits for their teams.
3. CCMP Certification Fees: Revenue from Certified Change Management Professional credential application and certification processes. A bundled package with membership is offered at $714 (10% discount).
4. MCMP Certification Fees: Revenue from Master Change Management Professional credential for advanced practitioners. Launched December 2025.
5. Conference & Event Registration: Registration fees for global conferences (Change Toronto, Change Orlando, Change Denver, Change Chicago) and virtual events (Global Connect, Masterclass Series). Member discounts available.
6. QEP Program Fees: Qualified Education Provider program allows training organizations to become accredited providers aligned with ACMP's Standard. Multiple QEP providers are listed on the website.
7. Referral Incentives: Members earn rewards (free membership months, event tickets) for successful referrals, driving member acquisition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

ACMP is a professional membership association that provides industry-recognized credentials (CCMP and MCMP certifications), publishes the methodology-neutral Standard for Change Management, and operates the ACMP Connect community platform for change management practitioners. It offers tiered individual and corporate memberships, hosts global and regional conferences, and runs training provider accreditation (QEP) for the change management discipline.

Product overview

The Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional development and community platforms for the change management discipline. The core offerings include the Standard for Change Management (methodology-neutral framework), CCMP certification (foundational credential), and MCMP certification (advanced/master credential), supported by the QEP training provider program. The portfolio includes ACMP Connect (award-winning community platform with AI-powered search capabilities), the ACMP Career Center (job marketplace), CHG Hub directory (practitioner matching), and Business Solutions Center (tool discounts). Event offerings span virtual conferences (Global Connect), regional in-person conferences (Toronto, Orlando, Chicago, Denver), and Masterclass Series for advanced practitioners. Additional programs include the Global Change Excellence Awards, Academic Research Award, and Global Change Management Day annual observance. Membership options include Individual (Professional/Executive/Emerging/Student tiers) and Corporate packages (bundles of 5 with 20% discount). The organization also produces 22+ member webinars annually and maintains a Resource Library of white papers and presentations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ACMP Connect: ACMP's award-winning online community platform for global knowledge sharing and networking among change management professionals
• Change Management Global Connect
• Change Toronto
• Change Denver
• Global Change Excellence Awards
• Global Change Management Day
• ACMP Masterclass Series

Products and services

• Standard for Change Management The globally recognized methodology-neutral framework that defines best practices for change management. Creates a shared language and consistent expectations across the profession without prescribing a single way of working. Available for download from the ACMP website and is the foundation for ACMP's certification programs.
• Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) The premier globally recognized certification for change management professionals, built on the ACMP Standard. Validates practitioner expertise through rigorous professional requirements and is portable across industries, tools, and frameworks. Available as a bundled package with membership at $714.
• Master Change Management Professional (MCMP) The highest global distinction in the industry for senior change management professionals. Advanced certification recognizing mastery in leading complex, enterprise-wide transformation using the ACMP Standard. Exclusive for active CCMP holders.
• Qualified Education Provider (QEP) Program Program that aligns education offerings with the ACMP Standard, certifying training providers who deliver change management education meeting ACMP quality standards. QEPs are listed in a searchable registry on the ACMP website.
• Individual Membership Professional membership with tiers including Professional ($199/year), Executive ($299/year), Emerging Market Professional ($89/year), Emerging Market Executive ($169/year), and Student ($50/year). Includes access to ACMP Connect, 22+ webinars annually, events, resources, chapter participation, and certification discounts.
• Corporate Membership Packages Discounted group memberships available in bundles of 5 (4 paid + 1 free), providing 20% discount off individual membership rates. Includes comprehensive ACMP benefits for all employees with seat transferability. Available in groups of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 seats.
• ACMP Connect Community Platform Award-winning members-only online community platform where change professionals share ideas, resources, tools, and networks. Features AI-Powered Search Assistant (launched 2026) and mobile app (launched 2026) for on-the-go access.
• Change Management Global Connect (Virtual Conference) Premier annual virtual conference bringing together the worldwide community of practitioners, thought leaders, and innovators. Features educational tracks, keynotes, and networking focused on the future of the profession.
• Regional Change Management Conferences In-person global regional events including Change Toronto, Change Orlando, Change Chicago, Change Denver, and international events. Feature keynote speakers, educational tracks, networking, and sponsor activations.
• Masterclass Series Premier advanced virtual learning experience for seasoned change management professionals with 10+ years experience. Features ten interactive, peer-reviewed sessions led by top thought leaders, delivered over five weeks with focus on advanced application and emerging practices.
• ACMP Career Center Job board connecting employers with change management professionals. Allows job posting, resume review, career planning advice, and filtering for CCMP-certified candidates.
• CHG Hub Practitioner Directory Public searchable database connecting organizations to experienced change management professionals. Provides detailed listings for finding contractors, speakers, coaches, mentors, or business partners trained in change management.
• Business Solutions Center Platform providing access to discounts on essential business tools and resources made by and for change management professionals, including professional liability insurance through Westminster Global.
• Resource Library Collection of webinars, white papers, and presentations covering topics including Enterprise Capabilities and Leadership, Trends and Innovation, Tools of the Trade, and Foundations of Change Management.
• Member Webinars Monthly member webinars featuring high-profile change experts on current best practices and trends. ACMP offers 22+ webinars annually as a top-rated member benefit covering enterprise capabilities, trends, and foundational topics.
• Global Change Excellence Awards International awards program recognizing outstanding individuals and organizations advancing change management through leadership, innovation, and measurable results. Categories include Organization of the Year, Change for Good Award, ACMP Volunteer of the Year, Best Change Campaign Award, and Trailblazer in Change Management Award.
• ACMP-ICF Joint Resources on Coaching and Change Collaborative frameworks, white papers, tools, and guidance exploring the intersection of change management and professional coaching. Joint initiative between ACMP and ICF covering topics including AI coaching, team coaching, and organizational change.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of CCMP certifications awarded globally by 2024
• +3 more outcomes

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Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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AI capability2 records

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Coaching Federation (ICF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Six-year partnership between ACMP and ICF exploring the intersection of coaching and change management. Joint Task Force created frameworks, white papers, tools, and applied guidance used across both professions. Includes co-branded webinars, cross-promotion, chapter collaboration toolkit, and joint event participation. The Joint Task Force sunsets as a separate entity in 2026 but partnership continues with ongoing collaboration commitments.
• Qualified Education Providers (QEPs)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of training providers whose courses are aligned with ACMP's Standard for Change Management. QEPs offer change management training that prepares professionals for CCMP certification. Multiple QEPs listed on ACMP website with member discounts available.
• Westminster GlobalminorOthersProvides professional liability insurance specifically underwritten for change management professionals. Offered as a member benefit through ACMP's Business Solutions Center.
• YourMembershipcoreTechnology or IntegrationMembership management software platform powering ACMP's website, member management, event registration, and online community functionality.
• Change Management Conference Sponsors & ExhibitorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsors and exhibitors at ACMP global conferences providing financial and promotional support for events in exchange for brand visibility and access to change management professionals.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Kotter Inc: Kotter Inc commercializes John Kotter's change methodology (8-Step Process, Dual Operating System) with training and certification. It competes directly with ACMP's CCMP credential for enterprise change training dollars and shares the same target buyer (change leaders and HR/L&D executives).
• Change Management Institute (CMI): CMI is an international membership body for change practitioners offering its own accreditation (Accredited Change Manager) and global chapters. It is the closest direct peer to ACMP in mission, structure, and target market.
• Prosci: Prosci is the dominant proprietary change management methodology provider (ADKAR), offering training, certifications, and toolkits to the same enterprise change practitioner audience ACMP serves. Prosci is itself an ACMP Professional corporate member, illustrating the overlapping customer base and the vendor-neutral vs proprietary methodology dynamic.

Emerging players

• International Coaching Federation (ICF): ICF is ACMP's six-year strategic partner and the largest global coaching credentialing body. ICF is a peer in the professional-association-and-credentialing space and the overlapping target buyer (executive coaches supporting change initiatives) makes it both a collaborator and a partial competitor for senior-level credentials.
• LaMarsh Global: LaMarsh Global is a change management consulting and training firm offering its own methodology and change management certification. It is a smaller emerging player with overlapping buyer overlap but no equivalent global standards body.

Broad incumbents

• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): SHRM is the dominant US HR professional membership body offering SHRM-CP/SCP credentials. Change management is often housed within HR/People teams, making SHRM a broad incumbent that competes for the same enterprise membership and certification dollars.
• Project Management Institute (PMI): PMI is a much larger global professional membership association offering PMP certification and a broader portfolio of credentials. PMI is a useful scale benchmark for ACMP's longer-term membership and certification ambition, though PMI's scope (project/program/portfolio) is wider than change management.
• American Society for Quality (ASQ): ASQ is a long-established professional membership body offering certifications in quality, process improvement, and Lean Six Sigma. Continuous improvement/Lean Six Sigma practitioners are an adjacent target buyer to ACMP's change management professionals.
• Association for Talent Development (ATD): ATD is the largest US-based membership association for talent development and L&D professionals, offering the CPTD/APTD credentials. It overlaps with ACMP's audience (corporate L&D leaders who sponsor change management training) but its scope is broader, making it an incumbent adjac ent rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• APM (Association for Project Management): APM is the UK chartered body for the project profession offering certifications and membership. It is a relevant comparator for ACMP's credentialing and chapter model and a partial peer in the project/change overlap, but it operates primarily in the UK rather than globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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