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Operating Model Design Certification

ICA specialized certification (IC-OMDN)

Turn strategy into clear choices about how work, people, data and technology fit together, then check you are ready to change.

⏱ 3 live hours 🌍 In person or live online πŸ… ICA certification badge πŸ“… Updated 11 November 2026
ICA Operating Model Design specialized certification badge (IC-OMDN)
In short: Operating Model Design (IC-OMDN) is a specialized certification from ICA, the International Certification Alliance (formerly ICAgile). In one session of 3 live hours, in person or live online, you turn strategy into clear choices about how work, people, data and technology fit together, then check you are ready to change. You earn a verified ICA certification badge that counts toward the ICA Business Strategy Professional Certification (ICP-STR) and ICA Organizational Design Professional Certification (ICP-ORD).

What you will be able to do

What we cover

TopicWhat you do
From strategy to operating modelName what strategy leaves open, like who checks AI work.
Operating model alignmentTrace work end to end and link problems to their causes.
Target operating model optionsBuild options that fit your strategy and your limits.
Readiness and transition planningTest skills, data, leaders and funding, then plan the move.

Who it is for

Strategy and transformation leads, operations and business heads, enterprise architects, and consultants who redesign how organisations run. Some experience of leading change helps.

How the course runs

How it counts toward an ICA professional certification

Operating Model Design 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 Business Strategy Professional Certification: the core certification plus two specialized certifications, including this one.

How you earn your certification

  1. Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Attendance is mandatory.
  2. Within 24 hours after class, Agile Visa registers the class and your details with ICA.
  3. ICA emails you to set up or open your ICA profile.
  4. Complete ICA's short post-class survey.
  5. ICA issues your verified Operating Model Design 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

The largest, most trusted and most respected ICA accredited training provider globally.

Founded 2017. 75,000+ professionals across 140+ countries.

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 Operating Model Design certification?

Operating Model Design (IC-OMDN) is a specialized certification from ICA, the International Certification Alliance (formerly ICAgile). Turn strategy into clear choices about how work, people, data and technology fit together, then check you are ready to change.

How long is the Operating Model Design course?

One session of 3 live hours, in person or live online.

Does Operating Model Design count toward an ICA professional certification?

Yes. It counts toward the ICA Business Strategy Professional Certification and ICA Organizational Design Professional Certification. Each ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 specialized certifications, in any order.

How do I earn the Operating Model Design 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 Operating Model Design certification badge.

Can my team take Operating Model Design 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 Operating Model Design?

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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