Certified Organization
Development Professional
CODP
“Putting the pieces together –
as a community”
What is Certification?
• Certification recognizes the experience, knowledge and skill of
an individual as measured against a standard of practice or
competencies of a profession. Owned and operated by CODI,
it would assess that an individual actually demonstrates and
meets the standard for the OD profession.
CODP Designation
• Completion of CODI’s certification process confers the right
to use the title “Certified Organization Development
Professional “and the right to use the initials “CODP” after
your name.
• Certification is a "warrant of competence" or "warrant of
expertise"
What the CODP Designation Demonstrates:
The CODP will be a mark of quality. It demonstrates to the
public that the OD professional has:
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Met educational and training requirements
Passed a knowledge specific examination
Obtained experience in the field of organization development
Obtained professional peer references
Accountability to a code of ethics
Commitment to continuing education
Benefits of Certification to the Individual
• Enhances professional reputation, credibility and trust
• Increases career advancement opportunities
• Provides a sense of pride and personal accomplishment
• Validates a level of professional achievement and standard of
practice
• Recognizes a standard level of knowledge and skill
• Increases job mobility
Benefits of Certification to the Profession
• Creates a standard of practice
• Develops and supports a professional code of conduct
• Creates a common understanding and language
• Increases confidence in the service provision of the profession
• Recognizes knowledge, skill and practice
Benefits of Certification to the Employer/Client
• Increases competence level of employees
• Improves employee satisfaction and engagement
• Provides professional development opportunities for
employees
• Provides standards for use in hiring, performance management
and evaluation practices
Research On Other Professional Designations
We have done research both nationally and internationally on the
following related professions:
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Coaching
Training and Development
Human Resources
Change Management
Organization Development
Strategic Planning
Certification Requirements
CODI’s certification process has 4 components:
• Examination component or knowledge component
• Experience component
• Education component or degree component
• Acknowledgment of ethical guidelines for OD professionals
2 Paths to Certification
1. Knowledge and Skill Path
2. Portfolio Based Assessment Path
Knowledge and Skill Path
• 3-4 years experience full time or equivalent *
• Degree in related field
• Knowledge exam with score of 70% or more
• 3 references who can validate skills
*4 years full time experience or 3 years full time with MCOD
Portfolio Route – Senior Practitioner
10 years full time OD experience
Evidence based point system which addresses the following
competency areas:
• Knowledge (degrees, certificates, teaching experience,
continuing education)
• Skills (demonstration of OD interventions; published author,
research, public speaking; leadership in OD network;
• 10 years of full time OD experience (validated through
portfolio according to Knowledge )
• 3 client references to validate OD experience
• Documentation to validate portfolio
Knowledge Path Vs Portfolio Path
Requirements
Knowledge Path
Portfolio Path
Experience
3 year – 4 years*
10 years
Knowledge
Degree in related field plus
Degree in related field plus
CODP Knowledge Exam
Portfolio documentation to
provide validation of work
experience, knowledge and
prior achievements in the field
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References
based on knowledge and
practice dimensions
3 hour exam
150 multiple-choice questions
70% to pass
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Provide 3
Provide 3 references with
validation letter from each
Education Component
• For both knowledge and portfolio based paths there should be
a degree in a related field (e.g. social sciences; adult education;
human resources; Organization Development)
• For knowledge and skill path, MCOD will reduce the
experience requirement from 4 to 3 years full time experience
(other programs may be considered – eg. Certificate in OD
from Queen’s University)
Knowledge and Practice Dimension Categories
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
Knowledge and Practice Dimension Categories
• PART THREE: Organization and Systems Change
Interventions
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3.1 Strategic Change
3.2 Change and Leadership
3.3 Human Process Interventions
3.3.1 Interpersonal and Group Dynamics
3.3.2 Team Effectiveness Interventions
3.3.3 Working with Conflict, Power and Resistance
3.4 Techno-structural Interventions
3.4.1. Organization Design and Restructuring
Knowledge and Practice Dimension Categories
• PART FOUR: Emerging & Specialized Applications of OD
• PART FIVE: Use of Self
• PART SIX: Evaluating and Marketing OD and Systems Change
Examination
Requirements for those on Knowledge & Skill Path:
• Rigorously tests OD knowledge across key knowledge areas
(based on knowledge and practice dimensions document)
• 150 multiple choice for efficient management and assessment
• Readily available study materials to assist learners in
preparation for exam (OD textbook and other documents)
• Exam prep study package and or study groups
• Available in multiple test locations (major centres across
Canada) with proctors
• Future webinar option availability for remote locations
• 70% pass rate
Examination - – Participant Materials
Experience Component
Requirements
Knowledge & Skill Path
Portfolio Based Path
Experience
4 years full time
10 years full time
*3 years full time with
completion of program
from CODI (MCOD
including Business Acumen
and OD practicum)
Code of Ethics
4 key areas:
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Responsibility to client and client system
Responsibility for professional development & competence
Responsibility to profession
Social responsibility
All professionals will be asked to sign off on them and to uphold
them while practicing.
Recertification Process
• Final phase of implementation for CODP designation
• Certification every 3 years
• Development of certification logs/journals
• Development of certification criteria (e.g. continuing
education units/points for experience)
• Development of potential continuing education partners and
pre-approved courses
Next Steps
• Pilot of Senior Practitioner (Portfolio process) to be done in
May
• Exam committee working on developing questions/structure
for December 2013
• Steering committee formed and meeting regularly to address
operational and strategic issues (including partnerships;
marketing; educational alliances, etc.)