Executive Certificate in Leading Digital Transformation and Change Management
Turn digital transformation into lasting business impact
Lead transformation from strategy through organisational change
Develop the capabilities to lead both the strategic and human dimensions of transformation with the Executive Certificate in Leading Digital Transformation and Change Management learning journey from Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education.
Why choose this multi-programme learning journey?
The Executive Certificate in Leading Digital Transformation and Change Management is a change leadership and digital transformation learning journey from Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education that prepares senior leaders and aspiring leaders to lead digital transformation and organisational change with confidence and clarity.
This online learning journey combines the Digital Transformation: From Strategy to Execution and Mastering Change Management: Building Resilient and Adaptable Organisations programmes, equipping you with integrated expertise in leadership, digital innovation, organisational change and transformation execution.
Through a practical learning experience, you will explore how strategy, digital technology, organisational culture, stakeholder engagement and leadership influence transformation outcomes. You will also develop frameworks to evaluate opportunities, lead digital transformation initiatives, strengthen organisational resilience and deliver on long-term business outcomes.
What will you learn in the programme?
Build mindset: Define the value that a digital transformation mindset and culture can bring to an organisation.
Improve operations: Identify areas for improvement across organisational culture, structure, processes, work practices and boundaries.
Evaluate opportunities: Evaluate customer factors and competitive opportunities that drive digital transformation.
Drive innovation: Assess the potential of open innovation within transformation initiatives.
Execute strategy: Develop approaches for managing digital transformation from strategy through execution.
Build resilience: Apply practical tools to build resilient and adaptable organisations in an era of continuous change.
Lead change: Navigate organisational change in the context of data-driven decision-making, digital transformation, AI-influenced change and environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations.
Strengthen adaptability: Analyse foundational change management theories and evaluate the enablers and derailers of organisational adaptability.
Apply learning: Develop a strategic digital transformation plan and a detailed change management proposal for application within your organisation.
How is the programme structured?
The programme is structured as a two-part learning journey that combines digital transformation strategy with change management, enabling you to build the knowledge and practical skills to lead successful organisational transformation.
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Part 1 — Digital Transformation: From Strategy to Execution | Online | 6 weeks
Organisational Elements of Digital Transformation
External Impact: Focus on the Customer
External Impact: Focus on Competitive Strategy
Open Innovation
Internal Impact and Opportunities
Managing the Digital Transformation
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Part 2 — Mastering Change Management: Building Resilient and Adaptable Organisations | Online | 6 weeks
Core Principles of Change Management
Strategic Change Management: Influences and Pressures
Tools for Change Management
Internal Considerations for Sustained Change
Leading Cultures in Times of Change
Achieving and Sustaining Desired Results
Live sessions
Gain deeper insights into emerging topics through live sessions hosted by Cambridge Judge Business School faculty. Recordings of these sessions will also be available to view at your convenience.
Managing People in the Era of AI
Join Professor Stella Pachidi as she examines how data-driven practices and AI tools are changing the way people and performance are managed. Explore developments in decision-making, the role of data in people management and the challenges of leading teams in an AI-enabled workplace.
Partnering with Complementors
Join Professor Karla Sayegh for an interactive exploration of the challenges and critical success factors associated with partnering with complementors in today’s competitive landscape.
Note: Live sessions are subject to change.
How does the programme use applied learning?
Video lectures
Learn foundational and advanced concepts through faculty-led video sessions.
Workbook exercises
Translate weekly learning into action through structured exercises and practical activities.
Q&A sessions
Join faculty and programme leaders to clarify concepts and explore specific challenges.
Guest interviews
Gain perspectives from leaders and experts on transformation, change and organisational adaptability.
Crowdsourcing activities
Explore key considerations in digital transformation through collaborative activities.
Capstone project
Develop a detailed change management proposal tailored to a real transformation challenge.
Discussions
Exchange experiences, perspectives and key takeaways with a global cohort of peers.
Self-study activities
Practise applying programme concepts through assignments, reflections and knowledge checks.
Case studies
Analyse real-world scenarios to understand how strategic and organisational decisions influence transformation outcomes.
Scenario-based learning
Apply programme concepts to evaluate your organisation and develop a strategic digital transformation plan.
Practical application
Use established tools and frameworks to examine transformation and change challenges within your organisation.
Who is this programme for?
This programme is ideal for:
Transformation and strategy leaders
C-suite executives, transformation leads and strategy leaders seeking to evaluate transformation opportunities, develop digital initiatives and manage organisational complexity
Business, functional and operational leaders
Leaders across functions such as operations, HR, marketing, technology, customer experience and shared services who are responsible for implementing transformation initiatives
Mid-level to senior managers driving change
Managers looking to strengthen organisational adaptability, navigate uncertainty and contribute more effectively to enterprise transformation initiatives
Change management, HR and organisational development professionals
Professionals seeking practical frameworks for managing stakeholder dynamics, organisational culture, employee engagement, change readiness and sustained implementation
Case studies
The learning journey draws on real-world case studies and industry examples that, alongside practical exercises, discussions and faculty insights, to help you analyse a broad range of digital transformation and organisational change scenarios. You will reflect on key decisions and outcomes while developing a practical understanding of how strategy, organisational structure, leadership and change management influence transformation in real-world contexts.
Mattel
Explore how the organisation responded to competition and revitalised the Hot Wheels brand by combining physical and digital experiences.
Nest Thermostat
Discover how a misaligned business model affected Nest Thermostat within the Google Nest ecosystem, illustrating the connection between digital technology strategy and organisational structure.
OurCrowd
Examine how this online global venture investing platform leveraged a transaction platform to capture value, address and mitigate barriers to scaling and evaluate growth strategies.
Benjamin Millepied and his tenure at the Paris Opera Ballet
Evaluate the benefits and challenges of using insiders and outsiders to lead organisational change while balancing fresh perspectives with institutional knowledge.
From a family-owned brokerage in Hong Kong to a global organisation
Examine the complexities of organisational change through the transition of a family-owned brokerage into a publicly traded global organisation.
Meet the faculty for the Executive Certificate in Leading Digital Transformation and Change Management
The Executive Certificate in Leading Digital Transformation and Change Management brings together faculty from both constituent programmes, combining expertise in digital transformation, organisational behaviour and change management to support leaders navigating complex organisational challenges.
Karla Sayegh, PhD
Assistant Professor of Organisation Theory and Information Systems
Stella Pachidi
Research Fellow in Information Systems
Elizabeth George
KPMG Professor of Management Studies
Prithviraj Chattopadhyay
Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Director of the Doctoral Programme
Certificate
Upon completion of this learning journey, you will receive three digital certificates of completion from Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education — one each for the Digital Transformation: From Strategy to Execution programme, the Mastering Change Management: Building Resilient and Adaptable Organisations programme and the Executive Certificate in Leading Digital Transformation and Change Management multi-programme learning journey.
Please note that this programme can be counted towards the completion of the Cambridge General Management Certificate of Achievement (GMCA). It will be credited as an in-person four-day programme for the purpose of meeting GMCA requirements. If you require more details on the GMCA and wish to speak to our advisers, please contact executive.education@jbs.cam.ac.uk.
Please note that this programme can be counted towards the completion of the Cambridge General Management Certificate of Achievement (GMCA). It will be credited as an in-person four-day programme for the purpose of meeting GMCA requirements. If you require more details on the GMCA and wish to speak to our advisers, please contact executive.education@jbs.cam.ac.uk.
Note: After the successful completion of the online programme, your verified digital certificates will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the programme. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education.
FAQs
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The Programme
How do I know if this programme is right for me?
After reviewing the information on the programme landing page, we recommend you submit the short form above to gain access to the programme brochure, which includes more in-depth information. If you still have questions about whether this programme is a good fit for you, please email us on the email address mentioned above learner.success@emeritus.org, and a dedicated programme adviser will follow up with you very shortly.
Are there any prerequisites for this programme?
Some programmes do have prerequisites, particularly the more technical ones. This information will be noted on the programme landing page, as well as in the programme brochure. If you are uncertain about programme prerequisites and your capabilities, please email us at the ID mentioned above.
Note that, unless otherwise stated on the programme web page, all programmes are taught in English, and proficiency in English is required.
What is the typical class profile?
More than 50 per cent of our participants are from outside the United States. Class profiles vary from one cohort to the next, but generally, our online certificates draw a highly diverse audience in terms of professional experience, industry and geography—leading to a very rich peer learning and networking experience.
What other dates will this programme be offered in the future?
Check back at this programme web page or email us to inquire if future programme dates or the timeline for future offerings have been confirmed yet.
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The Learning Experience
How much time is required each week?
Each programme includes an estimated learner effort per week. This is referenced at the top of the programme landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the programme brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page.
How will my time be spent?
We have designed this programme to fit into your current working life as efficiently as possible. Time will be spent among a variety of activities, including:
Engaging with recorded video lectures from faculty
Attending webinars and office hours, as per the specific programme schedule
Reading or engaging with examples of core topics
Completing knowledge checks/quizzes and required activities
Engaging in moderated discussion groups with your peers
Completing your final project, if required
The programme is designed to be highly interactive while also allowing time for self-reflection and to demonstrate an understanding of the core topics through various active learning exercises. Please email us if you need further clarification on programme activities.
What is it like to learn online with the learning collaborator, Emeritus?
More than 300,000 learners across 200 countries have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 per cent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programmes said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded.
All the contents of the course would be made available to students at the commencement of the course. However, to ensure the programme delivers the desired learning outcomes the students may appoint Emeritus to manage the delivery of the programme in a cohort-based manner the cost of which is already included in the overall course fee of the course.
A dedicated programme support team is available 24/5 (Monday to Friday) to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues or anything else that may affect your learning experience.
How do I interact with other programme participants?
Peer learning adds substantially to the overall learning experience and is an important part of the programme. You can connect and communicate with other participants through our learning platform.
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Certification
What are the requirements to earn the certificate?
Each programme includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what will be required before you enrol. This is referenced at the top of the programme landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the programme brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page. All programmes are designed to fit into your working life.
This programme is scored as a pass or no-pass. Participants must complete the required activities to pass and obtain the certificate of completion. Some programmes include a final project submission or other assignments to obtain passing status. This information will be noted in the programme brochure. Please email us if you need further clarification on any specific programme requirements.
What type of certificate will I receive?
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive a smart digital certificate. The smart digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter or resume and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile.
The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the programme, once grading is complete.
Can I get the hard copy of the certificate?
No, only verified digital certificates will be issued upon successful completion. This allows you to share your credentials on social networking platforms, such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
Do I receive alumni status after completing this programme?
No, there is no alumni status granted for this programme. In some cases, there are credits that count towards a higher level of certification. This information will be clearly noted in the programme brochure.
How long will I have access to the learning materials?
You will have access to the online learning platform and all the videos and programme materials for 12 months following the programme start date. Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants per the terms of agreement.
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Technical Requirements
What equipment or technical requirements are there for this programme?
Participants will need the latest version of their preferred browser to access the learning platform. In addition, Microsoft Office and a PDF viewer are required to access documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF files and transcripts.
Do I need to be online to access the programme content?
Yes, the learning platform is accessed via the internet, and video content is not available for download. However, you can download files of video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. For maximum flexibility, you can access programme content from a desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile device. Video lectures must be streamed via the internet, and any livestream webinars and office hours will require an internet connection. However, these sessions are always recorded, so you can view them later.
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Payment Process
Can I still register if the registration deadline has passed?
Yes, you can register up until seven days past the published start date of the programme without missing any of the core programme material or learnings.
What is the programme fee and what forms of payment do you accept?
The programme fee is noted at the top of this programme web page and usually referenced in the programme brochure as well.
Flexible payment options are available (see details below as well as at the top of this programme web page next to FEE).
Tuition assistance is available for participants who qualify. Please email
What if I don’t have a credit card? Is there another method of payment accepted?
Yes, you can do the bank remittance in the programme currency via wire transfer or debit card. Please contact your programme adviser or email us for details.
I was not able to use the discount code provided. Can you help?
Yes! Please email us with the details of the programme you are interested in, and we will assist you.
How can I obtain an invoice for payment?
Please email us your invoicing requirements and the specific programme you’re interested in enrolling in.
Is there an option to make flexible payments for this programme?
Yes, the flexible payment option allows a participant to pay the programme fee in instalments. This option is made available on the payment page and should be selected before submitting the payment.
How can I obtain a W9 form?
Please connect with us via email for assistance.
Who will be collecting the payment for the programme?
Emeritus collects all programme payments, provides learner enrolment and programme support, and manages learning platform services.
Are there any restrictions on the types of funding that can be used to pay for the programme?
Programme fees for Emeritus programmes with Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education may not be paid for with (a) funds from the GI Bill, the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Act of 2008, or similar types of military education funding benefits or (b) Title IV financial aid funds.
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Refund Policy
What is the programme refund and deferral policy?
For the programme refund and deferral policy, please click the link here.
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