CSODP Certified Senior Organization Development Professional September 2015

Successful completion of the CODI “Knowledge and Skill Path” designation process confers the right to use the title “Certified Organization Development Professional” and the right to use the initials “CODP” after your name Successful completion of the CODI “Portfolio Based Path” designation process confers the right to use the title “Certified Senior Organization Development Professional” and the right to use the initials “CSODP” after your name

The CODP and CSODP designations are a mark of quality. They demonstrate to the public that the OD professional has: Met educational and training requirements Obtained experience in the field of organization development Passed a knowledge and skill examination (for the CODP) Demonstrated competence through a portfolio of documented and validated experience (for the CSODP) Obtained professional references Agreed to uphold the CODI Ethical Guidelines Committed to continuing professional learning and development

To the Individual Credibility, Career, Client Confidence, Trust To the Client/Employer Confidence, Standards, Professional Development, code of Ethics To the Profession Aligned expectations and awareness of the profession Recognized standards, code of Ethics, professional development, networking & dialogue

To receive a CODP or CSODP designation from CODI, candidates must demonstrate fulfillment of 4 components: Education component including degree component Experience component Knowledge and skill component (requiring a knowledge examination or submission of a competency portfolio) Ethics component

RequirementsPortfolio Path (CSODP)Knowledge Path (CODP) Experience10 years + full time4 years full time Education Knowledge Degree in related field plus Portfolio documentation to provide validation of work experience, competence and achievements in the field plus Degree in related field plus CODP Knowledge Exam based on knowledge and practice dimensions 3 hour exam 150 multiple-choice questions 70% to pass plus ReferencesProvide 3 references with validation letter from each Provide 3

For both the knowledge and portfolio based paths candidates are required to provide evidence of successful completion of a university degree in OD or a related discipline Related disciplines include: social science, sociology, adult education, organizational psychology, and human resources

PART ONE: Foundations of OD & Systems Change 1.1 Basic History of OD and Systems Change 1.2 Theories and Models of Organization Development and Systems Change PART TWO: Initial Stages of OD & Systems Change 2.1 Business of OD and Systems Change 2.2 Organization/System Assessment and Feedback

PART THREE: Organization and Systems Change Interventions 3.1 Strategic Change 3.2 Change and Leadership 3.3 Human Process Interventions Interpersonal and Group Dynamics Team Effectiveness Interventions Working with Conflict, Power and Resistance 3.4 Techno-structural Interventions Organization Design and Restructuring

PART FOUR: Emerging & Specialized Applications of OD PART FIVE: Use of Self PART SIX: Evaluating and Marketing OD and Systems Change

RequirementsPortfolio Based Path (CSODP)Knowledge & Skill Path (CODP) Experience10 + years full time4 years full time

To fulfill the Ethics Component candidates are required to read and sign the CODI Ethical Guidelines agreeing to uphold the code of ethics for the profession The CODI Ethical Guidelines focus on practicing and promoting ethical standards in 4 key areas: 1.Responsibility to the client and client system 2.Responsibility for professional development and competence 3.Responsibility to the profession 4.Social responsibility

Proposed recertification every 3 years Development of certification maintenance criteria (e.g. continuing education units/points for experience) Development of certification maintenance logs/journals Development of potential continuing education partners and pre-approved courses