ACMP Celebrates 15 Years of Advancing a Global Profession

Coinciding with Global Change Management Day, the Association Reflects on Growth, Impact, and Global Credibility

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) is celebrating its 15th anniversary, marking a decade and a half of leadership in advancing the discipline of change management worldwide. The milestone coincides with Global Change Management Day, the annual global recognition created by ACMP to honor the work of change practitioners across industries and geographies.

Why it matters

ACMP has grown into an influential global community dedicated to professional excellence, advocacy for the discipline, and building a thriving change community. The organization's work has helped shape the change management profession by bringing people together, developing frameworks and credentials, and creating a community where practitioners can connect, grow, and deliver meaningful outcomes.

The details

Over the past 15 years, ACMP has established and evolved the Standard for Change Management©, used as the basis for professional credentials and global practice frameworks. The organization has also partnered with over 40 ACMP chapters around the world, launched and enhanced the Certified Change Management Professional® (CCMP®) credential, created the Master Change Management Professional™ (MCMP™) credential, and grown the Qualified Education Provider™ (QEP™) program to support a global network of training partners.

  • ACMP was founded in 2011.
  • ACMP is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2026.
  • Global Change Management Day is an annual global recognition created by ACMP.

The players

Rich Batchelor

MCMP™, Board President of ACMP.

Deshini Newman

Chief Executive Officer of ACMP.

Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP)

A nonprofit professional association dedicated to advancing the discipline of change management.

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What they’re saying

“Over the past 15 years, ACMP has helped shape a profession.”

— Rich Batchelor, MCMP™, Board President of ACMP

“Today we celebrate a community that spans borders and industries. Our work is about creating space for excellence, credibility, and connection for all who practice change management.”

— Deshini Newman, Chief Executive Officer of ACMP

The takeaway

ACMP's 15-year journey demonstrates the organization's commitment to advancing the change management profession globally. By establishing standards, credentials, and a thriving community, ACMP has played a pivotal role in shaping the discipline and empowering practitioners to deliver meaningful change across industries and borders.