Strategic HR - Workforce Planning
Course ID: 261109 0101 325ESH
Course Dates : 09/11/2026 Course Duration : 5 Studying Day/s Course Location: London, United Kingdom
Language: Bilingual
Course Category: Professional and CPD Training Programs
Course Subcategories:
Business Decision Making Corporate Strategy Leadership & Management Development Organisational Effectiveness Strategic Management
Course Certified By: ESHub CPD & LondonUni - Executive Management Training
* Professional Training and CPD Programs
Leading to:
Executive Diploma Certificate
Leading to:
Executive Mini Masters Certificate
Leading to
Executive Masters Certificate
Certification Will Be Issued:
From London, United Kingdom
Course Fees:
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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.
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.
Course 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.
Week 1
Day 1
Workforce Planning Fundamentals
- Understanding the role of workforce planning
- Linking workforce decisions with business strategy
- Identifying key workforce planning activities
Strategic Workforce Alignment
- Connecting workforce needs with organisational objectives
- Understanding business drivers affecting workforce requirements
- Supporting strategic workforce decisions
Workforce Planning Frameworks
- Understanding workforce planning models
- Establishing structured planning approaches
- Improving workforce decision-making
Day 2
Workforce Analysis
- Analysing current workforce capabilities
- Reviewing workforce data and trends
- Identifying capability strengths and gaps
Workforce Forecasting
- Estimating future workforce requirements
- Understanding demand and supply factors
- Supporting future workforce decisions
Skills Gap Analysis
- Identifying current and future skills gaps
- Prioritising capability requirements
- Developing workforce improvement actions
Day 3
Workforce Strategy Development
- Creating workforce plans aligned with business needs
- Defining workforce priorities
- Establishing implementation actions
Talent Supply Planning
- Identifying talent sources
- Supporting recruitment and development decisions
- Improving workforce availability
Resource Planning
- Aligning workforce resources with operational needs
- Supporting effective workforce allocation
- Managing workforce capacity
Day 4
Workforce Planning Implementation
- Translating workforce plans into actions
- Defining responsibilities and timelines
- Managing implementation challenges
Workforce Metrics and Analytics
- Establishing workforce performance indicators
- Measuring workforce planning effectiveness
- Supporting data-driven decisions
Workforce Risk Management
- Identifying workforce risks
- Developing mitigation approaches
- Supporting workforce resilience
Day 5
Workforce Planning Application
- Applying workforce planning methods to workplace scenarios
- Developing practical workforce solutions
- Improving workforce planning capability
Future Workforce Development
- Preparing for changing workforce needs
- Supporting organisational adaptability
- Strengthening long-term workforce capability
Review and Action Planning
- Reviewing strategic HR workforce planning tools and frameworks
- Preparing a personal implementation or development plan
- Course review, feedback and implementation planning
