What you will be able to do
- A way to tell symptoms of poor design from root causes
- A clear view of what each structure fixes and breaks
- Processes, rewards and HR practices that fit the design
- A small first change to test, with clear signs to watch
What we cover
| Topic | What you do |
|---|---|
| Organisations as designed systems | See how structure shapes what your strategy can achieve. |
| Finding the real problem | Separate symptoms from causes, and learn from workarounds. |
| Choosing a structure | Compare structures, and check that each layer adds value. |
| Aligning systems around structure | Fit processes and rewards to the design, and spot clashes. |
| Changing in small steps | Test a small change first and track signs it is working. |
| Who absorbs the change | Spot when people cover for a design fault with extra work. |
Who it is for
HR and people leaders, operations and strategy leads, managers who run teams or functions, and change professionals. No organisation design experience needed.
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 Organizational Design Professional Certification
The ICA Organizational Design Professional Certification (ICP-ORD) 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.
Organizational DesignAll 11 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 Organizational 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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Frequently asked questions
What is the ICA Organizational Design Professional Certification?
The ICA Organizational Design Professional Certification (ICP-ORD) is the Organizational Design core certification (IC-ORDN) plus at least 2 of the 11 specialized certifications that count toward it, in any order.
How long is the Organizational Design 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 Organizational Design Professional Certification?
11 specialized certifications count, including Operating Model Design, Team and Network Design, Span of Control and Organizational Layering, Designing for Organizational Agility and Strategy Execution and Prioritization. The full list is on this page.
How do I earn the Organizational Design 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 Organizational Design certification badge.
Can my team take Organizational 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 Organizational 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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