OD Starter Certification

Turn organizational challenges into opportunities for growth — in just two weeks.

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Monday - Thursday

🕗 20:00 – 23:00 KST | 13:00 – 16:00 CEST

💰 1,500€ 999€ /person

OD Training Starter

Why This Matters

In today’s fast-changing business world, companies that adapt quickly and align their people win. Yet many leaders, HR professionals, and founders are tasked with “doing OD” without clear frameworks, tools, or training.

The result? Slow change, disengaged teams, and wasted potential.

The OD Starter Certification Program changes that.

It gives you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead organizational development that creates measurable impact so your people and business can grow together.

This Program Is For You If You Are…

HR Leader

Wanting to strengthen culture, boost engagement, and drive change

Manager

Needing practical tools to improve collaboration and team alignment

CEO or Founder

Seeking a sustainable growth model without burning out your people

Start-Up Leader

Wanting to embed healthy, high-performance work practices from the start

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What You’ll Walk Away With…

By the end of this program, you will:

  • Diagnose organizational challenges using proven OD processes
  • Lead engaging change initiatives through facilitation and participation
  • Translate OD theory into business results
  • Increase leadership credibility with actionable strategies
  • Build a clear OD roadmap tailored to your organization’s goals

Meet Your Instructor – Richard Koo

Richard Koo is one of Asia’s most respected voices in Organizational Development and Facilitation, with over 30 years of experience.

dr koo
  • Founder & CEO of KOO Facilitation Group (KOOFA)
  • Developer of the INITIATIVE Program, endorsed by the International Association of Facilitators
  • Author of 4 books on facilitation and OD
  • MSc. in Public Administration (University of Warwick, UK)
  • Trusted by top corporations, government agencies, and universities in Korea and internationally

Richard’s teaching blends deep academic knowledge with hands-on experience and eastern philosophies, giving you tools that are practical, effective, and grounded in real-world success stories.

Why KOOFA’s OD Starter Certification Works

01
From Theory to Business Application
Every concept is linked to real workplace challenges you face now.
02
Holistic Organizational View
Understand how any change impacts your entire business ecosystem.
03
Case Studies That Resonate
Learn from real OD projects with measurable results.
04
OD + Facilitation Mastery
Gain the ability to lead conversations that create alignment and commitment.
05
Values - Driven Growth
Learn to lead OD with integrity, trust, and long-term sustainability.

KOOFA OD Starter Certification Curriculum (24H)

This course will take place over 8 days. Each day will have 3 online classroom hours.

Dates: August 25 – September 5, 2025

Schedule: 4 days per week (online sessions)

Format: Interactive, real-time learning with group discussions and practical exercises

Language: English

Cost: 1,500€ 999€ /person

Module

Key content​

Time

Meeting OD

  • Course Introduction and Participant Greetings 
  • Reflecting on the OD Experiences We’ve Had

1.5

Exploring OD

  • Exploring the Theoretical Definition of OD
  • Understanding the Context and History of OD
  • Learning About the Aims of OD

2

Meeting Core Theories of OD

  • Exploring and Experiencing 12 Core Theories of OD
    (6 Theories Related to Individuals, 6 Theories Related to Groups)
  • Connecting Current Organizational Issues with Core Theories

4.5

Meeting the OD Process

  • Reviewing Day 1 of the Training
  • Understanding the General Process of OD and the KOOFA ISEC Model
  • Initiation Stage: The Importance of the Initiation Stage, Tasks Involved, and Case Studies

2

  • Sensation (Diagnosis) Stage:
    Various Diagnosis Methods and Case Studies, Qualitative Diagnosis, and Practical Interpretation of Diagnosis Results

2

  • Execution Stage:
    Characteristics of OD Interventions, Various Intervention Methods and Case Studies, Intervention Method Practice

2

  • Cultivation (Sustaining) Stage: The Importance of the Sustaining Stage, Institutionalization and Culturalization Methods and Case Studies

2

Meeting Core Skills of OD, Facilitation

  • Reviewing Day 2 of the Training
  • Understanding the Connection Between OD and Facilitation

1

  • Experiencing Facilitation-Driven OD Workshops

3.5

Meeting the Philosophy that Supports OD

  • Exploring the Core Values and Ethics of OD
  • Examining the Core Philosophy and Human Relations that Contribute to OD Success
  • Understanding the Future Core Values and Direction of OD

2

Meeting the Philosophy that Supports OD

  • Reviewing the Content Learned Over the 3 Days
  • Sharing Our Organization’s OD Roadmap
  • Closing the Training

1.5

Schedule

🗓️ August 25 – September 5, 2025

Monday - Thursday

🕗 20:00 – 23:00 KST | 13:00 – 16:00 CEST

OD Training Starter

Why This Matters

In today’s fast-changing business world, companies that adapt quickly and align their people win. Yet many leaders, HR professionals, and founders are tasked with “doing OD” without clear frameworks, tools, or training.

The result? Slow change, disengaged teams, and wasted potential.

The OD Starter Certification Program changes that.

It gives you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead organizational development that creates measurable impact so your people and business can grow together.

This Program Is For You If You Are…

HR Leader

Wanting to strengthen culture, boost engagement, and drive change

Manager

Needing practical tools to improve collaboration and team alignment

CEO or Founder

Seeking a sustainable growth model without burning out your people

Start-Up Leader

Wanting to embed healthy, high-performance work practices from the start

od fig1
od fig2

What You’ll Walk Away With…

By the end of this program, you will:

  • Diagnose organizational challenges using proven OD processes
  • Lead engaging change initiatives through facilitation and participation
  • Translate OD theory into business results
  • Increase leadership credibility with actionable strategies
  • Build a clear OD roadmap tailored to your organization’s goals

Meet Your Instructor – Richard Koo

Richard Koo is one of Asia’s most respected voices in Organizational Development and Facilitation, with over 30 years of experience.

dr koo
  • Founder & CEO of KOO Facilitation Group (KOOFA)
  • Developer of the INITIATIVE Program, endorsed by the International Association of Facilitators
  • Author of 4 books on facilitation and OD
  • MSc. in Public Administration (University of Warwick, UK)
  • Trusted by top corporations, government agencies, and universities in Korea and internationally

Richard’s teaching blends deep academic knowledge with hands-on experience and eastern philosophies, giving you tools that are practical, effective, and grounded in real-world success stories.

Why KOOFA’s OD Starter Certification Works

01
From Theory to Business Application
Every concept is linked to real workplace challenges you face now.
02
Holistic Organizational View
Understand how any change impacts your entire business ecosystem.
03
Case Studies That Resonate
Learn from real OD projects with measurable results.
04
OD + Facilitation Mastery
Gain the ability to lead conversations that create alignment and commitment.
05
Values - Driven Growth
Learn to lead OD with integrity, trust, and long-term sustainability.

KOOFA OD Starter Certification Curriculum (24H)

This course will take place over 8 days. Each day will have 3 online classroom hours.

Dates: August 25 – September 5, 2025

Schedule: 4 days per week (online sessions)

Format: Interactive, real-time learning with group discussions and practical exercises

Language: English

Cost: 1,500€ 999€ /person

Module

Key content​

Time

Meeting OD

  • Course Introduction and Participant Greetings 
  • Reflecting on the OD Experiences We’ve Had

1.5

Exploring OD

  • Exploring the Theoretical Definition of OD
  • Understanding the Context and History of OD
  • Learning About the Aims of OD

2

Meeting Core Theories of OD

  • Exploring and Experiencing 12 Core Theories of OD
    (6 Theories Related to Individuals, 6 Theories Related to Groups)
  • Connecting Current Organizational Issues with Core Theories

4.5

Meeting the OD Process

  • Reviewing Day 1 of the Training
  • Understanding the General Process of OD and the KOOFA ISEC Model
  • Initiation Stage: The Importance of the Initiation Stage, Tasks Involved, and Case Studies

2

  • Sensation (Diagnosis) Stage:
    Various Diagnosis Methods and Case Studies, Qualitative Diagnosis, and Practical Interpretation of Diagnosis Results

2

  • Execution Stage:
    Characteristics of OD Interventions, Various Intervention Methods and Case Studies, Intervention Method Practice

2

  • Cultivation (Sustaining) Stage: The Importance of the Sustaining Stage, Institutionalization and Culturalization Methods and Case Studies

2

Meeting Core Skills of OD, Facilitation

  • Reviewing Day 2 of the Training
  • Understanding the Connection Between OD and Facilitation

1

  • Experiencing Facilitation-Driven OD Workshops

3.5

Meeting the Philosophy that Supports OD

  • Exploring the Core Values and Ethics of OD
  • Examining the Core Philosophy and Human Relations that Contribute to OD Success
  • Understanding the Future Core Values and Direction of OD

2

Meeting the Philosophy that Supports OD

  • Reviewing the Content Learned Over the 3 Days
  • Sharing Our Organization’s OD Roadmap
  • Closing the Training

1.5

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