The holder of this credential has successfully completed the A1 Leanova Program – Leanova Change Management Excellence Certification: Essentials (LCeX-E™). This foundational-level certification recognizes the learner’s understanding of the core concepts, terminology, and principles of modern change management, including the fundamentals of the ACMP® Standard for Change Management. Earning this badge confirms that the learner has demonstrated competency across 22 structured, step-by-step instructional modules covering readiness, impact evaluation, communication basics, stakeholder principles, resistance fundamentals, and the essential building blocks required to understand and support organizational change. As the entry point to the Leanova Change Management Excellence (LCeX) pathway, this credential establishes the academic and professional foundation upon which the Specialist (LCeX-S™) and Master (LCeX-M™) certifications build. It signals that the learner is equipped with the core knowledge needed to participate effectively in change initiatives and pursue higher-level, ACMP-aligned training.