What you will be able to do
- A way to tell complicated problems from complex ones
- A clearer view of yourself, with an outside view from others
- Small, reversible steps for when the path is not clear
- A daily learning practice and a growth plan you can review
What we cover
| Topic | What you do |
|---|---|
| The changing world of work | See the forces changing work, and what they mean for you. |
| Complicated or complex? | Read a challenge's signals before you choose a response. |
| The Foundational Mindset | Spot the mindsets that help people learn, and those that stall. |
| Seeing yourself clearly | Find your blind spots and ask others for an outside view. |
| Moving when the path is not clear | Design small, reversible steps and test them. |
| Learning every day | Build daily learning habits and a growth plan with review points. |
Who it is for
Professionals at any level and in any function who face one change after another: team members, leads, managers and specialists in operations, HR, finance, marketing, sales and public service.
How the course runs
- In person: one day, 6 live hours
- Live online: two sessions of 3 hours
- Before class: a short video and a one page read
How to earn the ICA Foundational Mindsets Professional Certification
The ICA Foundational Mindsets Professional Certification (ICP-FDM) is 1 core certification plus at least 2 of the specialized certifications below, in any order.
Your pathway
Our suggested route: this core course plus two specialized certifications that build on it.
Foundational MindsetsAll 4 specialized certifications that count
How 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 Foundational Mindsets 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.
Trusted worldwide
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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 Foundational Mindsets Professional Certification?
The ICA Foundational Mindsets Professional Certification (ICP-FDM) is the Foundational Mindsets core certification (IC-FDMS) plus at least 2 of the 4 specialized certifications that count toward it, in any order.
How long is the Foundational Mindsets core course?
6 live hours: one day in person, or two live online sessions of 3 hours. Before class you watch a short video and go through a one page read.
Which specialized certifications count toward the ICA Foundational Mindsets Professional Certification?
4 specialized certifications count, including Innovation and Creative Problem Solving, Learning Agility, Personal Resilience and Self-Regulation and Resilience Under Pressure. The full list is on this page.
How do I earn the Foundational Mindsets certification?
Attend every session in full 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 Foundational Mindsets certification badge.
Can my team take Foundational Mindsets 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.
I hold ICP-BAF. How does it relate to Foundational Mindsets?
ICA maps the Business Agility Foundations course (ICP-BAF) to the Foundational Mindsets core certification (IC-FDMS). Your ICP-BAF certificate stays valid for life, with no renewal fee.
Interested in Foundational Mindsets?
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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