Change management professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in guiding organizations through AI adoption and transformation now have a focused opportunity in Portland, Oregon. IMA Worldwide will host its four-day AIM Practitioner Certification program from October 12 through 15, 2026, training participants to apply the company's Accelerating Implementation Methodology (AIM) to organizational change initiatives. The program's significance lies in its direct alignment with the growing demand for structured change management skills, particularly as AI adoption accelerates across industries. By earning the AIM Practitioner credential, attendees gain a practical framework for driving sustained behavior change and can also count the completed hours toward Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) requirements, a recognized standard in the field.
Developed by founder Don Harrison, AIM centers on four core drivers of sustained change adoption: sponsorship, readiness, resistance, and reinforcement. These principles are designed to help change managers, change leads, transformation leaders, and HR professionals navigate complex initiatives such as technology rollouts, reorganizations, and merger integrations. The Portland session, led by Dr. Jennifer Vernam, who brings more than 27 years of healthcare experience and over 20 years in organizational training and change management, will guide participants through applying AIM concepts directly to an active project they bring to the program. This hands-on approach ensures that learning is immediately relevant and actionable, a critical factor for professionals tasked with delivering measurable results.
The program is delivered through an Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) Qualified Education Provider, meaning the hours count toward CCMP certification requirements. No prior change management certification is required, making the program accessible to a broad range of professionals, including program and portfolio leaders, technology and AI transformation teams, and organizational effectiveness specialists. Sessions run daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The Bidwell, a Marriott hotel located at 520 Southwest Broadway in Portland. Tuition is $3,500 per participant, and seating is limited for the in-person cohort. Those who complete the program earn the AIM Practitioner credential, which includes a digital LinkedIn badge that can be displayed on professional profiles, signaling verified expertise to employers and peers.
Registration and full program details, including hotel booking information, are available at IMA Worldwide AIM Practitioner Certification - Portland. For more information about the company's broader offerings, visit imaworldwide.com. Additional resources and certification pathways can be explored through IMA Worldwide's learning platform. As organizations increasingly pursue AI-driven transformation, certifications like AIM provide a structured methodology to manage resistance, build sponsorship, and reinforce new behaviors, ultimately improving the odds of successful change adoption.
