Course Information

Introduction

Workforce Planning enables organisations to ensure they have the right people, with the right skills, in the right roles at the right time. Effective workforce planning supports business growth by aligning talent requirements with organisational strategy, forecasting future workforce needs, and addressing capability gaps before they affect operational performance.

This five-day course provides practical methods for workforce analysis, demand and supply forecasting, succession planning, skills management, and workforce optimisation. Participants will learn how to develop workforce plans that support strategic objectives, improve talent availability, and strengthen organisational resilience through evidence-based decision-making.

Objectives

1. Analyse the current workforce and identify capability, capacity, and skills gaps against organisational objectives.
2. Forecast future workforce demand and supply using practical workforce planning techniques and business data.
3. Develop workforce plans that address recruitment, development, succession, retention, and redeployment requirements.
4. Apply workforce analytics and performance indicators to support evidence-based workforce decisions.
5. Create a practical workforce planning framework that aligns human capital strategies with long-term business priorities.

Who Should Attend?

1. HR Managers responsible for workforce planning and organisational development.
2. HR Business Partners supporting business units and strategic workforce initiatives.
3. Talent Management and Succession Planning specialists.
4. Learning and Development Managers responsible for future capability planning.
5. Senior Managers and Business Leaders involved in organisational planning, resource allocation, and business growth.

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.