About this certification

NTL Institute for Applied Behavioral Science is one of the founding organizations of the organizational development field itself, with over 70 years of experience working with groups and organizations across the United States and internationally. Their OD Certificate Program is delivered as six highly experiential learning communities, combining established OD theory with direct, applied practice.

For organizations building long-term internal OD capability rather than relying solely on outside consultants, the NTL credential is one of the most widely respected in the field, complementing KOOFA’s own methodology training and Global OD program.

What you’ll learn

• OD Theory and Practice — the theoretical roots of OD, the OD Consultancy Cycle through action research, and using self as an instrument of change.
• The Human Interaction Lab — NTL’s signature program for self-awareness, interpersonal skill, and facilitating within a group in real time.
• Diagnosing Organizations with Impact — viewing organizations as open systems and balancing diagnostician and practitioner roles.
• Group Dynamics and Process Consultation — intervening skillfully in live group processes.
• Intervention Strategies — planning interventions at the individual, group, inter-group, and organizational levels.
• Facilitating Complex Adaptive Change — managing planned versus emergent change while reading the external environment.

Who it’s for

• HR and OD professionals building a long-term internal organizational development function.
• Consultants and facilitators seeking one of the most established credentials in the OD field.
• Leaders who want NTL’s grounding in theory alongside KOOFA’s own applied methodology.

Format and practical details

Dates, pricing, and registration are managed directly by NTL. Re-verify pricing periodically — it varies and is not something KOOFA controls.