About OBM Certification
Overview
Organizational Behavior Management Training and Certifications
Benefits of OBM Certification
For Individuals
- Learn how to influence, motivate and guide team behavior using evidence-based techniques to drive team performance and engagement.
- Gain insight into how behavior is shaped by workplace culture, environment, and reinforcement.
- Understand how to apply behavioral principles to support successful organizational change.
- Learn how to analyze and modify behaviors that affect productivity, safety, quality, or morale.
- Strengthen emotional intelligence, decision-making, and resilience in challenging situations.
For Organizations
- Increases productivity through optimized processes that motivate employees and foster a positive work culture.
- Improves employee performance by implementing performance management techniques that set clear expectations and provide constructive feedback.
- Encourages open communication, teamwork and collaboration which strengthens performance.
- Establishes a resilient, adaptable culture that helps organizations respond effectively to change.
- Introduces lasting behavioral change, resulting in improved performance, greater profitability and a competitive edge in the market.
Useful links
Useful links
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OBM Dynamics website
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OBM Foundation book (English)
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OBM Foundation book (Dutch)
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OBM Foundation book (German)
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OBM Podcast
Documentation
Documentation
Success in 1 2 3
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APMG is not a training provider. Please contact accredited training organization's listed on our website for prices and dates. Alternatively, you can self-study for an exam directly through APMG.
Pass the exam & receive a certificate
When you are ready to take your exam, book an online timeslot yourself with APMG, or your training organization may organize this for you. If you pass your exam APMG will issue you with a digital badge for you to share!
OBM Certification levels
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Self-study
Buy your book and exam from APMG
Training organizations for OBM Certification
Testimonials
I also advised some team members to follow this training because of the value added.
I learned a lot during the training about behaviors and how we can have influence on them. The trainer knew a lot about the theory and the way he taught it to us was excellent. He also had many practical examples and there was time to discuss elements with fellow delegates. I like OBM and I am surely going to use it in my professional life.
I have experienced the OBM training as very valuable. It has given me new insights regarding the behavior of others, but also of myself. So definitely recommended!
Videos
Videos
What is Organizational Behavior Management (OBM)?
SFIA
This APMG certification has been informally mapped against the SFIA Framework to indicate the skills that are addressed and referenced by the certification. Although it is not yet possible to claim this digital badge, the indicative skills can be used to plan your professional development through assessing the skills you have and the skills you need for the role you want.
knowledge
OBM Foundation
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 3, Organisational Change Management level 3
Same as above
knowledge
OBM Practitioner
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 3, Organisational Change Management level 3
As above plus Organisational Change Management level 4 and Competency assessment up to level 4
knowledge
OBM Foundation
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 3, Organisational Change Management level 3
Same as above
knowledge
OBM Practitioner
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 3, Organisational Change Management level 3
As above plus Organisational Change Management level 4 and Competency assessment up to level 4
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FAQs
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You may contact our Accreditation Team directly, and they will be happy to answer your questions regarding the Accreditation process.
To become an Accredited Training Organization (ATO), apply for accreditation or contact your local APMG office. If suitable, you'll receive an invoice and undergo APMG International's ATO assessment.
Trainers must be sponsored by an Accredited Training Organization (ATO), which can be found using the APMG International search tool. The sponsoring ATO must submit a trainer application to APMG.
The requirements, including pass marks of the exams, will vary depending on the certification, please get in touch for more information.
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