How long is the Certificate in Human Capital Planning course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Certificate in Human Capital Planning course?

The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in Amsterdam. There are 15 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, London, Munich, Barcelona, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur.

Can I take Certificate in Human Capital Planning online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Certificate in Human Capital Planning (HRT-029) Training Course

Course overview

Why Attend

Organizations achieve sustainable success when their workforce capabilities are aligned with strategic objectives. Human capital planning enables organizations to anticipate future talent needs, optimize workforce utilization, and ensure the right people are in the right roles at the right time.

Without a structured approach to workforce planning, organizations often face skill gaps, inefficiencies, and challenges in responding to business changes.

This programme is designed to provide practical tools and frameworks for effective human capital planning. It focuses on workforce analysis, forecasting, talent strategies, and aligning people capabilities with long-term organizational goals.

Course Methodology

This programme combines strategic insight with practical application:

Real-world HR and workforce planning case studies
Interactive workshops and group discussions
Workforce analysis and planning exercises
Scenario-based planning simulations
Practical tools and templates for HR professionals

Course Objectives

By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:

Understand the principles of human capital and workforce planning
Analyze current workforce capabilities and gaps
Forecast future talent needs based on business strategy
Develop effective workforce and talent plans
Align HR strategies with organizational goals
Use data to support workforce decision-making
Improve workforce efficiency and performance

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

HR Managers and HR Business Partners
Workforce Planning Specialists
Talent Management Professionals
Organizational Development Practitioners
Strategy and Planning Professionals
Senior Managers involved in workforce decisions

Target Competencies

Participants will develop competencies in:

Workforce analysis and planning
Talent forecasting and gap analysis
Strategic HR alignment
Data-driven HR decision-making
Organizational capability development
Resource optimization and planning
Scenario planning and workforce strategy

Course outline

1Day 1: Foundations of Human Capital Planning
- Introduction to human capital planning concepts
- Role of workforce planning in organizational success
- Linking business strategy with workforce strategy
- Key components of human capital planning
- Understanding workforce supply and demand
- Overview of planning frameworks and models
2Day 2: Workforce Analysis and Gap Identification
- Assessing current workforce capabilities
- Skills inventory and competency mapping
- Identifying workforce gaps and risks
- Data collection and workforce analytics basics
- Evaluating workforce performance and productivity
- Practical exercise: workforce assessment
3Day 3: Forecasting and Talent Planning
- Workforce demand forecasting techniques
- Scenario planning and future workforce needs
- Talent pipeline development strategies
- Succession planning and leadership development
- Managing workforce transitions
- Case study: future workforce planning
4Day 4: Developing Human Capital Strategies
- Designing workforce and talent strategies
- Aligning HR initiatives with business objectives
- Recruitment, retention, and development planning
- Diversity and inclusion considerations
- Workforce optimization strategies
- Practical workshop: building a workforce plan
5Day 5: Implementation and Performance Monitoring
- Implementing workforce plans effectively
- Monitoring and measuring workforce performance
- HR metrics and KPIs for workforce planning
- Continuous improvement in human capital planning
- Change management in workforce transformation
- Final case study and action planning

Schedule

Dates and fees

15 upcoming dates in 6 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,280.

All dates as PDF

November 2026

16NOV 16 - 20 Nov 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session

AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom

£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each

December 2026

7DEC 7 - 11 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city

LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom

£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each

21DEC 21 - 25 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days

MunichGermany · Classroom

£3,450per delegate2+ people: £2,760 each

January 2027

11JAN 11 - 15 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city

LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom

£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each

February 2027

8FEB 8 - 12 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

BarcelonaSpain · Classroom

£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each

March 2027

8MAR 8 - 12 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

DubaiUnited Arab Emirates · Classroom

£2,550per delegate2+ people: £2,040 each

April 2027

12APR 12 - 16 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city

LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom

£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each

May 2027

10MAY 10 - 14 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

MunichGermany · Classroom

£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each

June 2027

14JUN 14 - 18 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom

£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each

July 2027

12JUL 12 - 16 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom

£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each

August 2027

9AUG 9 - 13 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city

LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom

£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each

September 2027

13SEP 13 - 17 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

MunichGermany · Classroom

£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each

October 2027

11OCT 11 - 15 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city

LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom

£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each

November 2027

8NOV 8 - 12 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

BarcelonaSpain · Classroom

£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each

December 2027

13DEC 13 - 17 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

DubaiUnited Arab Emirates · Classroom

£2,550per delegate2+ people: £2,040 each

Live online, on the same dates

Join the class in real time from your office or home: live sessions with the trainer, group discussion, course materials and a certificate of completion. Joining details are emailed before the course starts.

November 2026

16NOV 16 - 20 Nov 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session

Live onlineVirtual classroom · join from anywhere