OCM

OCM is an acronym used in different domains. The two most prevalent usages are Organizational Change Management and Oracle Certified Master, a software certification program.

Organizational Change Management (OCM) is a field within management that focuses on guiding individuals, teams, and organizations through change initiatives. It seeks to maximize adoption and usage of new processes, technologies, or structures by addressing people-side factors such as motivation, communication, and training. Core activities include stakeholder analysis, change impact assessment, sponsorship alignment, communication planning, training design and delivery, and coaching. Practitioners often draw on frameworks such as Prosci's ADKAR model or Kotter's eight-step process to structure activities and measure progress. The intended outcome is sustainable performance improvement and reduced resistance to change. Common challenges include aligning change efforts with strategy, managing competing priorities, and demonstrating value in the short term.

Oracle Certified Master (OCM) is a high-level certification in Oracle's certification program for database and other Oracle technologies. It has historically required a combination of prerequisites and a hands-on, performance-based lab examination that assessed real-world problem solving. The credential was positioned as the pinnacle of Oracle certification, signaling expert-level proficiency beyond the standard OCP track. Over time, Oracle has reorganized its certification tracks, and the OCM path has been modified or supplanted in some technology areas, with updated requirements and formats. Despite these changes, the OCM designation remains cited in historical and professional contexts as an example of advanced Oracle expertise.