Course Information

Introduction

Workforce planning ensures organisations have the right people, skills and structures required to achieve business objectives. Effective workforce planning helps leaders anticipate future capability needs, manage workforce changes and make informed decisions about talent, resources and organisational growth.

This programme provides participants with practical methods for analysing workforce requirements and developing workforce plans. Participants will learn how to forecast workforce needs, identify capability gaps, align talent actions with strategy and support sustainable workforce decisions.

Objectives

1. Apply workforce planning frameworks to align workforce requirements with organisational strategy.
2. Analyse workforce data to identify current and future capability needs.
3. Develop workforce plans that address skills gaps, resource requirements and business priorities.
4. Evaluate workforce strategies using measurable indicators and business outcomes.
5. Establish approaches for monitoring and improving workforce planning effectiveness.

Who Should Attend?

1. Workforce Planning Managers.
2. Human Resources Directors.
3. HR Business Partners.
4. Talent Management Managers.
5. Organisational Development Specialists.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.