No prerequisites for OPC Associate. The curriculum is designed for practitioners at any organizational level — from emerging leaders to senior executives. What matters is whether the organizational dynamics OPC addresses are ones you encounter in your work.

OPC Certified requires completion of all nine modules before the board review is scheduled, but there is no prerequisite credential outside the OPC program itself.

24 months from the date of enrollment. All module assessments must be completed and passed within this window. Most candidates complete the Associate curriculum in 2–4 months and the full nine-module Certified curriculum in 3–6 months — studying at a pace that fits a demanding professional schedule. The 24-month window exists to accommodate practitioners with unpredictable workloads, not because the curriculum requires that long. If the 24-month window expires before you complete the curriculum, access to the platform is terminated regardless of progress. Re-enrollment at the current fee is required to continue, and all prior progress starts over from the beginning.

No. The curriculum is entirely self-paced. No cohort schedule, no live session requirements, no specific study hours per week. You work through the material at whatever pace fits your professional and personal schedule within the 24-month enrollment window.

Yes. Team and organizational enrollments are available. Contact us to discuss group pricing and enrollment logistics. We respond to every inquiry personally within one business day.

90% — 81 of 90 questions must be answered correctly to pass each module assessment. The threshold is consistent across all modules regardless of track. This mirrors the standard set by PMP, SHRM, and other serious professional credentialing bodies.

This is a deliberate design choice that mirrors the PMP, SHRM, and other professional credentialing standards. The standard is clear — 90% to pass — and showing the score would shift candidate focus from mastery to score optimization.

A candidate who passes at 90% and one who passes at 100% have both demonstrated the same thing: they meet the standard. A candidate who fails knows they need to re-study regardless of how close they came.

Module assessments can be retaken an unlimited number of times at no additional charge within your 24-month enrollment window. There is no waiting period between retake attempts — re-study and retake when you are ready.

All required modules must show Pass before the board review is scheduled for Certified candidates, or before the Associate certificate is issued.

Yes — each module unlocks only after the previous module assessment is passed. This is by design: the curriculum is sequential and each module builds directly on concepts introduced in prior modules. Skipping ahead would make later modules significantly harder to absorb.

A 30-minute live conversation with several senior OPC practitioners, conducted after all nine module assessments show Pass. It evaluates not just whether you know OPC — but whether you can practice it responsibly with real people in real organizational situations.

The board uses a structured competency rubric — not subjective opinion. Every non-passing determination includes written developmental notes within five business days.

When all nine module assessments show Pass, the OPC program team is notified automatically and will contact you to schedule your board review. Reviews are scheduled within 30 days of eligibility.

You do not need to initiate the scheduling — we reach out to you.

The board issues one of four determinations — and every non-passing determination includes written developmental notes within five business days:

• Pass — OPC Certified credential issued
• Conditional Pass — credential issued with one named developmental condition, determined case-by-case
• Defer — a specific competency gap was identified; up to two paid re-sits available at $225 each; written notes provided within 5 business days; re-sit available after a minimum 60-day development period
• Not Recommended — significant readiness gap identified; requires unanimous board agreement; written notes provided; re-application considered after 12 months

Most candidates who complete the curriculum honestly are ready for the board review. The Defer determination is the most common non-passing outcome and includes specific written guidance on what to develop before re-sitting.

No. OPC Associate is awarded automatically upon passing all six required module assessments at 90%. No board review, no additional fee, no waiting period — the certificate is issued as soon as all six modules show Pass.

Both tracks use the same curriculum platform. The differences are in scope and assessment requirements:

• OPC Associate ($670) — Six modules covering the foundational OPC competency framework. Certificate issued automatically upon passing all six module assessments. No board review required.
• OPC Certified ($1,270) — All nine modules including three advanced modules covering structural dynamics, change initiative practice, and what organizational health actually looks like. Board review included. The primary professional OPC credential.

Already hold the Associate? The Certified upgrade is available at $775 — giving you access to Modules 7, 8, and 9 only.

OPC Senior is a recognition credential for experienced organizational performance practitioners who bring significant prior practice to the designation. It is not available for direct enrollment — candidates apply through a review process.

All enrollment fees include:

• Full access to all curriculum modules for your track
• All module assessments — unlimited free retakes within your 24-month window
• The OPC Field Manual — PDF practitioner reference and study guide
• certifiedopc.com directory listing upon credentialing

OPC Certified additionally includes the board review — no additional charge at eligibility.

The enrollment fee is refundable within 14 days of purchase if no module assessments have been attempted. After 14 days or after any module assessment has been attempted, the fee is non-refundable.

Enrollment expiration does not entitle the candidate to a refund. Board review re-sit fees ($225 per attempt) are non-refundable once scheduled.

Credentialed practitioners are publicly listed on certifiedopc.com — the directory through which organizations can verify credentials and connect with certified OPC practitioners. Listings include your name, credential level, specialty areas, location, and contact method.

• OPC Associate — standard directory listing
• OPC Certified — featured directory listing

Yes. Credentialed practitioners may use the following designations after their name while their credential is active and in good standing:

• OPC Associate: OPC-A
• OPC Certified: OPC
• OPC Senior: OPC-S

Use of the credential designation is contingent on maintaining an active credential in good standing.

The OPC credential does not currently have a renewal cycle. Once earned, the credential remains valid. The curriculum is updated regularly to reflect the evolving OPC practice standard — credentialed practitioners are notified of material updates.

We respond to every inquiry personally within one business day. No automated responses, no sales pressure — just a direct answer to your question.