What you will be able to do
- A list of what active sponsors do after they sign off
- A quick check of whether senior leaders truly agree
- Ways to help sponsors respond to pushback and fatigue
- A sponsor plan where daily actions match the message
What we cover
| Topic | What you do |
|---|---|
| Active change sponsorship | See what active sponsors do once the change is approved. |
| Keeping sponsors aligned | Spot when leaders look united but disagree on what matters. |
| Resistance and fatigue | Help sponsors build trust rather than pitch harder. |
| Sponsor communication and action | Match what sponsors say with what they do and reward. |
Who it is for
Change and transformation leads, project and programme managers, HR business partners, and senior leaders who sponsor change. Some experience of change work helps.
How the course runs
- One session of 3 live hours
- In person or live online
How it counts toward an ICA professional certification
Change Sponsorship counts toward 2 professional certifications. An ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 of the specialized certifications listed for it, in any order. The same specialized certification can count toward more than one professional certification.
A suggested pathway
One way to earn the ICA Professional Certification in Change Management: the core certification plus two specialized certifications, including this one.
Change Management
Change Sponsorship
Adoption DesignHow you earn your certification
- Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Attendance is mandatory.
- Within 24 hours after class, Agile Visa registers the class and your details with ICA.
- ICA emails you to set up or open your ICA profile.
- Complete ICA's short post-class survey.
- ICA issues your verified Change Sponsorship certification badge.
Why learn with Agile Visa
Learn by doing
Short inputs, then real practice on one business case. You leave with work you can use.
Practitioner instructors
ICA authorized instructors who have done the work they teach.
Learn on your schedule
Live online across time zones, or a private class for your team.
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Register your interest
Tell us what you need and we will reply by email. You can also ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ICA Change Sponsorship certification?
Change Sponsorship (IC-CHSP) is a specialized certification from ICA, the International Certification Alliance (formerly ICAgile). Help sponsors lead change through action, stay truly aligned, and build trust when people push back or grow tired.
How long is the Change Sponsorship course?
One session of 3 live hours, in person or live online.
Does Change Sponsorship count toward an ICA professional certification?
Yes. It counts toward the ICA Professional Certification in Change Management and ICA Power & Responsibility Professional Certification. Each ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 specialized certifications, in any order.
How do I earn the Change Sponsorship certification?
Attend the whole session and take an active part in every practice activity. Within 24 hours, Agile Visa registers the class with ICA. ICA emails you to open your ICA profile, you complete ICA's short survey, and ICA issues your verified Change Sponsorship certification badge.
Can my team take Change Sponsorship together?
Yes. Ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online, and tell us how many people and where they are.
Interested in Change Sponsorship?
Register your interest and we will contact you about dates, or ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.
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