What you will be able to do
- A map of how work really flows from start to finish
- Everyday problems traced back to their real causes
- A short list of model options worth taking forward
- A readiness check and a plan for making the change
What we cover
| Topic | What you do |
|---|---|
| From strategy to operating model | Name what strategy leaves open, like who checks AI work. |
| Operating model alignment | Trace work end to end and link problems to their causes. |
| Target operating model options | Build options that fit your strategy and your limits. |
| Readiness and transition planning | Test 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
- One session of 3 live hours
- In person or live online
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
- 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 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.
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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 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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