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Advanced Certificate in Organisation Development Module 2: The OD Consulting Cycle at Work

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Next Intake: 3 Nov 2025 (Mon)
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  • This module is part of Advanced Certificate in Organisation Development

This module is conducted Online/Virtually.

Next course starts on
3 Nov 2025 (Mon) See Full Schedule
Fee
SGD2,180* (as low as SGD254 after maximum funding) Learn More
Duration

4 Half Days or 2 Full Days

Level
Basic

Who Should Attend

• OD practitioners who want to develop and enhance their practice and impact
• Change Agents who recognise the importance of bringing people with them and want to know how to do this
• HR/ L&D specialists who want to add OD skills to their portfolios
• Business leaders and management professionals who are keen to enhance people and organisation effectiveness

Pre-requisites

Participants should have:

  • a diploma / degree
  • working experience

*Applications will be reviewed by our Programme Admissions Committee. The decision made by the committee is final and no request to review the decision or reveal the considerations leading to the decision would be entertained.

Overview

Organisation Development (OD) is rooted in the deep connection between the best business processes and structures and supporting the development of the people working within them.  It’s about creating great organisations and high performing cultures. 

The OD Consulting Cycle at Work explores the OD consulting cycle.  It introduces the levels of systems, interventions and how to apply the phases of the cycle in practice. 

Learning Objectives

At the end of the 2-day module, participants will be able to:

  • Describe, plan, and apply the 8 phases of the OD Consulting Cycle
  • Reflect and record ideas of how to approach some of the challenges of working in complex environments
  • Explain some of the key differences between OD consulting approaches, other types of consultancy models and stakeholder management techniques
  • Use different types of tools for organisational assessment • Conduct situational analyses to identify factors that affect team/ organisational performance or effectiveness
  • Determine the measures required to evaluate organisation effectiveness

Assessment

There will be presentation or written assessments for each module. 

Participants have to meet a minimum attendance rate of 75% and have to complete all assessment(s) required by the course. Only upon meeting the minimum attendance and passing the assessment will participants be issued a Certificate of Completion.

Participants who fail the assessment will be given a chance for re-assessment at a fee of SGD100.00 (excluding prevailing GST). Each participant is allowed 1 re-assessment. The re-assessment has to be taken within 7 calendar days from the end of the course date. It will be held on a weekday specified by SMU Academy and conducted during office hours. Please note that re-assessment fees are not supported by SSG Funding.

Participants who meet the minimum attendance rate but do not achieve a pass for the assessment will be issued a Certificate of Participation.

Participants are required to bring their laptop to access the course materials, class exercises and individual assessment(s).

In order to be awarded with the Advanced Certificate in Organisation Development participants are required to complete all 6 modules within 2 years. 

Calculate Programme Fee

Click here for more infomation about SkillsFuture Credits (Not applicable for Company-sponsored participants)
For PSEA - Available only for Singapore Citizen below 31 (Not applicable for Company-sponsored participants)

Total Program Fee: SGD0.00

Fee Table

COMPANY-SPONSORED

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

SELF-SPONSORED

SME

NON-SME

Singapore Citizen < 40 years old

Permanent Resident

LTVP+

$654

(After SSG Funding 70%)

$254

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$654

(After SSG Funding 70%)

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old

$254

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

$254

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$254

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

International Participant

$2,180

(No Funding)

$2,180

(No Funding)

$2,180

(No Funding)

All prices include 9% GST

Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.

Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.

Self Sponsored

SkillsFuture Credit

Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.

This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.

Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).

Workfare Skills Support Scheme

From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.

Company Sponsored

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

  • Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
  • Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
  • Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
  • Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
  • Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
  • Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here. 

Please click here for more information on ETSS.

Absentee Payroll

Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:

AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)

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Trainers

DAVID YATES
Associate Organisational Development Practitioner and Lecturer
Roffey Park Institute
DAVID YATES
Associate Organisational Development Practitioner and Lecturer
Roffey Park Institute

David, a senior consultant and facilitator, specialises in organisational change and inter-organizational collaboration as an associate of Roffey Park Institute. With 15 years of experience, including seven in consulting, he employs appreciative inquiry and facilitative leadership to support organisational development and change across diverse sectors. David has also consulted for local authorities, NHS bodies, and central government. Through a mix of research and an analytical approach to whole system problem identification, he works to develop key relationships and facilitate deep understanding of organisational challenges and strategic goals. Through the development of nuanced understanding, inspired by genuine curiosity, he facilitates local agency and choice across organisations to maximise innovation and impact. With over 20 management experience he takes pride in the support and development of others.

Testimonials

Dave demonstrates great flexibility in customizing the course to meet participants' needs and feedback. He fosters a learning culture by patiently answering questions and encouraging engagement. I particularly love how Dave incorporates his own real-life experiences, which provided a wealth of knowledge. He provides thoughtful responses and doesn't gloss through any presentations, even if they may seem repetitive in content.
Ng Yi Hui Felicia
Head of People, New Markets
Glints
The learning content and case studies used were great. Dave was instrumental in providing us with a conducive environment for cross-sharing, explaining our questions, and giving us insights.
Lester Lim
Human Resource Manager
AYP Staffing

Additional Details

Programme Registration

Applications will be reviewed by our Programme Admissions Committee. The decision made by the committee is final and no request to review the decision or reveal the considerations leading to the decision would be entertained.

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​Certified Professional Business Manager (CPBM)

This programme is part of Certified Professional Business Manager. Participants who successfully complete 6 courses/modules with a minimum of 15 training days, from a list of qualifying programmes (terms and conditions apply) within 5 years will receive the Certified Professional Business Manager (CPBM). For example:

Please click here for CPBM details and list of qualifying programmes.

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