READY Exam Prep Programs Comparison Guide
Choosing the right path to CCMP™ certification just got easier! This quick guide compares our three READY exam prep options so you can pick the one that best fits your goals, schedule, and learning style.
See what our alumni have to say about the READY, Set, Change! Academy
We're the best at what we do, and here's why...
1. We're led by an experienced change management leader!
April Callis-Birchmeier has led large and small change initiatives for more than 25 years and has implemented successful initiatives for healthcare, education, higher education, & corporate clients. April “wrote the book” an author of The Standard for Change Management and as author of the bestselling READY, Set, Change! Simplify and Accelerate Organizational Change book.
2. We teach our OWN framework. There are many change methodologies
yet R.E.A.D.Y, Set, Change! Framework provides a comprehensive and relatable process for encouraging stakeholders to adopt organizational change.
3. We partner with you as a trusted advisor. Whether you need guidance on a strategic direction, change enablement or resistance advice, our partnership will provide experienced and expert discussion about options, risks, and solutions.
Kari Hite Vallone, CCMP™
"After completing the ‘READY, Set, Change – Change Management 101’ course with April, I had a sound knowledge of the Change Management concepts and processes, but I needed exposure to the content and format of the exam questions. The “READY, Set, CCMP Exam Simulator” is a fun, interactive study resource with hundreds of practice questions, broken into categories for ease of use; it truly was the missing piece to my CCMP exam prep toolkit. The structure of the quizzes, along with the post exam reporting, enabled me to identify areas of weakness and focus my study efforts to increase my competency. I went into the actual exam feeling prepared and confident of passing on my first attempt. I highly recommend the “READY, Set, Change CCMP Exam Simulator, whether you are in the early or late stages of your CCMP exam prep!"
Erin Mills, CCMP™
"April is professional, knowledgeable, and helpful! I believe the Exam Simulator was a key component of my passing the exam and earning my CCMP. It is filled with hundreds of questions about The Standard to test your knowledge. The format made it easy to understand which practice questions were incorrect to target those areas for further study. I also like how the sections are grouped by knowledge area so that in a pinch for time or when I had a few free minutes throughout the day, I could go in and focus on specific areas. The groupings in the READY, Set, CCMP™ Exam Simulator were also helpful when creating my study plan and to reinforce each section of The Standard that I studied. I’d highly recommend the READY, Set, CCMP™ Exam Simulator for anyone studying for their CCMP exam!"
Jasmine Kirby, CCMP™
"I'm not exaggerating; your products/services helped me pivot from frustration to a fun, confidence-building approach. Before finding you, I lamented there had to be a better way to prepare. I gave Google one more shot, and there you were."
Greg McGillis, CCMP™
"I was really struggling to master some aspects of the CCMP™ exam and was, for the first time in my life, afraid to take it. Then a CCMP™ on a discussion board said that April was really doing something different. She had multiple tools and her courses aligned very well with the Standard and guidelines. She had regular support sessions and was very hands-on herself. Then she released her exam simulator! Within a month, I had my exam scheduled and a month later, I had my CCMP™ and passed with flying colours. Thank you, April, for helping me not only become a CCMP™ but for helping me to understand what that means and how to use that certification to make change a success anywhere."
Lori MacEachern, CCMP™
"The READY, Set, CCMP Exam Simulator is a robust, easy to use, interactive resource that provides a significant amount of practice exam questions, all in one place. April and her team have created a highly effective tool to support anyone who is studying for their CCMP, wherever you are in that journey. If you are serious about passing your CCMP exam, the "READY, Set, CCMP Exam Simulator" is a must-have for your exam prep tool kit."
Mo Kahn, CCMP™
"I have used April’s READY, Set, Change! Program to pass my CCMP™ exam. April is an internationally recognized Change Management Expert, and she has used all her expertise to develop the program. It was a fun, interactive way to prepare, and a complete toolset. I felt confident and prepared before I went to the exam center."
Cathy Deluca, CCMP™
“I choose READY, Set, Change! Training because it was one of the few that actually linked together the practice of learning The Standard and how to apply it. You gave us all the templates, you made sure we had the tools, you made sure that we had some examples and some samples and different things that we worked through, so that not only did we understand the standard but we understood how practice matches The Standard”
Madhav Lakshminarayanan, CCMP™
"The CCMP Challenge Class was amazing... I got to know many like-minded professionals preparing for the CCMP exam. The quizzes April conducted were extremely helpful and the Challenge served as a catalyst for my preparation for the CCMP. I strongly recommend April and her READY, Set, CCMP Challenge for all aspiring CCMP's"
James Gagne, CCMP™
"The READY, Set, Change! Accelerated Training & Exam Prep course was very interactive which made it a really enjoyable experience, and I think allows us to retain more. I really appreciated your 15 minute framework for engaging busy sponsors, and the relevant and relatable story of the change resonated with me and proved a new perspective for future engagements. It was really good, the live sessions were outstanding."
Suzanne Gerety, CCMP™
"I learned how the standard is the backbone for any change management methodology - meaning once you know the standard, and know it well, you can enter a change approach with more “best practice”. I like this intensive format, and I think it's a really good method, and I'm grateful that we found each other."
Jacqueline Jubinville, CCMP™
"The READY, Set Change! Accelerated Training & Exam Prep Program gave me the tools and confidence to pass my CCMP™ exam. April’s R.E.A.D.Y. framework introduced me to a fresh, practical approach to change management, weekly live sessions, application support, study roadmap, and a supportive community made all the difference. If you’re serious about the CCMP™ exam, this is the program that sets you up for success!"
Kristina Neesam, CCMP™
"I attended the Ready, Set, Change course that April put together in preparation of my CCMP exam. The class was 100% virtual and one of the best virtual courses I’ve taken. April made the textbook details relatable to real life scenarios so that you could remember it for the exam. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to prepare for their CCMP, it will help you tremendously!
Andrew Resier, CCMP™
"April's CCMP Prep class was ESSENTIAL to my understanding the Standard of Change Management. Many courses provide the standard information, but April went way above and beyond offering countless office hours sessions, study sessions and remedial courses to ensure success. I could not have passed the CCMP exam without April's encouragement and skills."
Cole Wasdin, CCMP™
"April’s CCMP Prep Course was thorough and fun. I enjoyed getting to know the cohort, and their varied experiences helped to further illustrate the material we were learning. April and her team are so supportive, and she is warm, kind, and available for questions and deep dives. This course is a STRONG recommend for anyone seeking their CCMP."
"April's Ready Set Change Management Accelerated Program and exam preparation is Key to being successful at the CCMP exam. Her attention to details and simplicity in which she translates the stages of change and the application of those stages to any organizational change is commendable. She also provides a very supportive community for peers who support each other after exams and well into any change management project"
Alyssa Streller, CCMP™
"April provided clear and comprehensive training and study tools which helped me obtain my CCMP cerrification. I was able to enter the exam with confidence and highly recommend her!"
Melissa Castro, CCMP™
"I reached out to April when I was looking for support on the CCMP exam. April responded quickly to my request and offered me personal advice as well as directing me to her prep book. I believe adding her book to my exam prep was a key to helping me pass the CCMP on the first try. I highly recommend!"
Sherry Martin, CCMP™
"April's READY, Set, Change! Accelerated Training & Exam Prep helped me to prepare for the exam and earn my CCMP™ credential. She provided real world application and review of the standard with each session. I appreciate the guidance provided throughout the training with coaching calls and practice exam sessions, including the 8-week study plan, up to taking the exam. I highly recommend the program if you want to accelerate your credibility with change management principles for your career."
Jeff Fortner, CCMP™
"April's work was key to preparing me for completing the CCMP exam on the first attempt so that would be enough right there. However, she also gave me some new tools, helped me use existing ones better, and all around made me a better change practitioner. Highly recommend!"
Julie Arington, CCMP™
"The exam simulator is the best thing I've ever seen as far as preparing for any certification or exam. If I just had this book I would literally know nothing, and these exams are so awesome, and I will feel so much more prepared. Thank you."
Gino Terentim, CCMP™
"To prepare for the Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) exam, I extensively utilized the Standard for Change Management as a foundational resource, alongside the book "Ready, Set, CCMP," which provided practical insights, mock exams, and concise summaries. These materials were invaluable in my study process, offering a comprehensive overview of change management principles and practices. The mock exams and summaries in "Ready, Set, CCMP" were particularly beneficial, as they allowed me to test my knowledge and understanding of key concepts, ensuring I was well-prepared for the actual exam. The combination of rigorous study of the Standard and the practical exercises from the book made my preparation process very effective"
