The certified workforce Planner course provides practical techniques and concepts for effective workforce planning management.
This course combines practical knowledge and proven theory with skills training and the solving of planning problems. In other words, a very useful combination of theory and practice.
More informationDuring the workforce planning certification course you will learn the following:
The workforce Planner certification course consists of four modules:
The workforce Planner certification course ends with an exam. After you pass the exam, you will be a certified workforce Planner.
After completing the course, the participant will start to apply the new knowledge and skills within their own organisation. From past experience we know that new issues and questions often arise. In order to ensure the embedding of the knowledge and expertise, the participant will be given a work plan (toolkit) that can be used in such situations.
The output of the work plan can then be used as input for the knowledge anchoring session. During this session, the participants can share their experiences and discuss any problems they have encountered. The possible solutions can then be explored together with the trainer. At the same time, the previously acquired knowledge can be refreshed.
The manager of the planner will also be invited to take part in the knowledge anchoring session.
On the day of the knowledge anchoring session, the managers of the participants will be invited to attend the ‘The Role of Planning’ knowledge session. During this session, the issue of how a manager can contribute to successful workforce planning will be discussed. This discussion will also cover practical techniques that the manager can apply straightaway. The knowledge session will therefore provide concrete ways to optimise planning together with the planner. In addition, there will also be an opportunity to exchange views about the challenges in the field of workforce planning.
After the knowledge anchoring session, the diploma award ceremony will be held. The managers of the participants will also be welcome to attend the ceremony.
The programme consists of four full lesson days, a morning exam, and a knowledge anchoring session. In addition to the lesson days, there is a study load of approximately four hours per week. Participants in the training course will also get a discount on the Working Hours Act online training module. This can be helpful during the preparation for the exam and afterwards in order to refresh the acquired knowledge (discount valid for 12 months).
The dates of the training will be agreed in mutual consultation.
The price of this certification course will depend on the training location, the number of participants, any customisation, VAT applicability, etc.
The Strategic workforce planning (SWP) course is definitely recommended for anyone who has to deal with challenges such as budget cutbacks, an ageing workforce, flexibilisation, and labour market shortages.
You will learn how to formulate tactical planning schedules and how to advise your superiors about workforce planning and management activities within your organisation.
