David L. Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry
COURSEWORK FOR CERTIFICATION
Appreciative Inquiry Practitioner Certification Program
Coursework Sessions are Offered Two Times per Year // October–April & April–October
PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY Where: Champlain College, Burlington, VT What: A highly interactive three-day course that lays the groundwork for understanding
BECOME A POSITIVE CHANGE LEADER Designed by Appreciative Inquiry co-originator Dr. David Cooperrider and AI thought-leader Dr. Lindsey Godwin, this program presents a proven approach to accelerating organizational change by showing how to focus on and leverage the core strengths of any organizational system. Through a combination of coursework and fieldwork, learn how and why Appreciative Inquiry works, explore the power of questions to seed positive change in any situation, and discover how to engage others in the change process for lasting results. By working on an application project specific to your own organization, you will have the opportunity to create positive change that bridges high ideals with a results-oriented mindset.
how and why AI works, and exploring ways to use AI in your own organization.
PART II: APPRECIATIVE APPLICATIONS FIELDWORK Where: Virtual/Online What: Through periodic online mediated sessions, coaching, and conference calls with Center faculty and global AI thoughtleaders, you will create a portfolio
LEARN:
of personalized AI applications including:
• How and why Appreciative Inquiry works
• A customized design plan for an
• Underlying theory and principles behind AI
AI workshop
• AI 4-D framework for positive change
• Personalized appreciative interview
• The power of questions for positive change • Examples of AI from around the world—case studies, stories, illustrations • Cutting-edge methods and tools used to create positive change • AI applications at all organizational levels: interpersonal, team, strategic planning, whole-system • How to apply AI in your own organization
guides used for data collection and thematic analysis • An AI application project tailored to your interests and organization’s needs • A reflective journal that incorporates your learning across the certification process, documenting applications and outcomes of the AI methodologies you are exploring
COST STRUCTURE
FOUNDATIONS COURSE ONLY
FULL CERTIFICATION
Standard Rate
$3,500
$6,000
Affiliate Partners
$2,500
$5,000
PART III: APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY CAPSTONE
Non-Profit
$2,000
$4,000
Where: Champlain College, Burlington, VT What: A culminating learning experience where you will share your lessons
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For more information or to register, contact Alyssa Doyle:
[email protected] 866.637.7221 www.champlain.edu/appreciativeinquiry
and insights, and explore not only best practices, but also future trends in the field of positive organization development and change.
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[email protected] 866.637.7221
“Appreciative Inquiry is a whole set of philosophy and tools that help with the elevation, the magnification, and ultimately the refraction of our highest human strengths out to society.” David L. Cooperrider, Ph.D.
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Instructors DAVID L. COOPERRIDER, PH.D. // David is the Fairmount Santrol Professor of Appreciative Inquiry and professor of organizational behavior, Case Western Reserve University, and the honorary Chair of the David L. Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry at Champlain College. As a co-originator of AI, his work has created a positive revolution in the field of change; it helps institutions all over the world discover the power of the strengths-based approaches to multistakeholder innovation and sustainable design. He is the co-author of several books, including the "Appreciative Inquiry Handbook" and "Appreciative Inquiry: A Positive Revolution in Change." His work has been covered in The New York Times, Fast Company, Human Resource Executive magazine, and Training magazine. In addition, he consults for organizations such as American Express, BP and the U.S. Navy. LINDSEY N. GODWIN, PH.D. // Lindsey is an associate professor of management at Champlain College's Robert P. Stiller School of Business, where she also serves as the academic director for the David L. Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry. As a practitioner-scholar,
Located in Burlington, VT, Champlain College is a private, not-for-profit college founded in 1878. Champlain has been a leader in online graduate degrees since 1993. Our deep commitment to academic excellence and student learning is reflected in our distinctive educational approach: We integrate the high academic standards and rigor that characterize all important learning with the development of relevant professional skills through hands-on application in real-world situations. champlain.edu
she is engaged in the global Appreciative Inquiry community, having served as the chair for the last several world conferences for AI. Her work has been published in a variety of outlets, including the Journal of Business Ethics, the Oxford Handbook of Positive Organizational Scholarship, the AI Practitioner Journal, and Advances in Appreciative Inquiry. With a passion for helping organizations leverage their potential through strength-based change, Lindsey has helped organize and facilitate Appreciative Inquiry processes with a variety of organizations around the world. PRU SULLIVAN // Pru is the Practitioner-in-Residence at the David L. Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry, having recently retired as the Director of Continuous Learning at Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. In her role at Keurig, Pru was responsible for weaving a strengths-based approach into the fabric of Keurig Green Mountain. From onboarding new employees, to new product development, to team member career development, appreciative strengt–based change has been embedded into organizational practices. As an active volunteer in the community, Pru has focused her volunteer efforts in bringing Appreciative Inquiry to non-profit organizations. She leads strengths-based strategic planning for organizations like Vermont End Child Abuse, and strengths-based leadership development at the Leahy ECHO Center.
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