Navigate Change with eCornell
We know the saying — the only constant in life is change.
Are you prepared to thrive in an ever-changing professional landscape? Being able to navigate change plays a pivotal role in shaping successful careers and organizations. That’s why we’ve designed a diverse range of online certificates and courses, all authored by faculty experts at Cornell University, to equip you with key skills and knowledge needed to pursue change and excel amidst change.
Here’s a curated list of our programs that support change:
1. Change Management Certificate
Learn to anticipate change as a leader and sustain the momentum of your change management initiatives.
- School: Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
- Courses: 4 core, 2 elective, plus access to a Live Leadership Symposium
- Time Commitment: 3 months
- Faculty Authors:
- Cathy Enz, Professor Emeritus, Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration
- Samuel Bacharach, Professor, Cornell ILR School
- Glen Dowell, Professor, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
- Kate Walsh, Dean, Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration
- Jan Katz, Senior Lecturer, Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration
- Risa Mish, Professor, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
- Rohit Verma, Professor, Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration
- Angela Noble-Grange, Senior Lecturer, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
- Tony Simons, Professor, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
- Robert Bloomfield, Professor of Management, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
- Christopher Collins, Associate Professor, Cornell ILR School
2. Change, Disruption, and Growth Course
Assess industry disruptions, evaluate organizational responses, and devise strategies for successful adaptation and growth.
- School: Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
- Course Length: 2 weeks
- Faculty Author: Justin Johnson, Professor, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
3. Communication Planning for Change Course
Analyze audiences affected by anticipated organizational changes and develop a communication plan.
- School: Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
- Course Length: 2 weeks
- Faculty Author: Amy Newman, Senior Lecturer, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
4. DEI: Dialogue for Change Certificate
Gain essential skills and insights for driving diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within your organization and community.
- School: Cornell ILR School
- Courses: 3 courses plus access to a Live DEI Symposium
- Time Commitment: 2.5 months
- Faculty Authors:
- Lisa Nishii, Professor and Vice Provost, Cornell ILR School
- Adi Grabiner-Keinan, Executive Director for Academic DEI Education and Director of the Intergroup Dialogue Project, Cornell ILR School
5. Equitable Community Change Certificate
Learn to manage development and changes across all sectors of society to build more equitable, just, and sustainable communities.
- School: Cornell ILR School
- Courses: 6
- Time Commitment: 3 months
- Faculty Authors:
- Sam Magavern, Senior Policy Fellow, Partnership for the Public Good
- Russell Weaver, Director of Research, Cornell ILR Buffalo Co-Lab
6. Healthcare Change Management Certificate
Understand, measure, implement, and lead successful change management initiatives in the healthcare sector.
- School: Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy
- Courses: 4 courses plus access to a Live Leadership Symposium
- Time Commitment: 2 months
- Faculty Author: Nick A. Fabrizio, Senior Lecturer, Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy
7. Leading Organizational Change Course
Explore your own leadership style and practice skills to translate transformative ideas into organizational results.
- School: Cornell ILR School
- Course Length: 2 weeks
- Faculty Author: Samuel Bacharach, Professor, Cornell ILR School
8. Leading Strategic Change Initiatives Course
Cultivate your ability to assess the need for strategic change within your organization.
- School: Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration
- Course Length: 2 weeks
- Faculty Author: Cathy Enz, Professor Emeritus, Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration
9. Making Strategic Change Happen Course
Assess organizational readiness to effectively carry out change initiatives that drive growth and success.
- Course Length: 2 weeks
- Faculty Author: Cathy Enz, Professor Emeritus, Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration
Whether you’re looking to advance your career, drive organizational transformation, or make a positive impact in your community, we’re here to support your journey.