Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Munich, London, Barcelona, Madrid, Paris.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,750 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.

Strategic HR, Business Partnering, and Employee Engagement (HRT-036) Training Course

Q: How long is the Strategic HR, Business Partnering, and Employee Engagement course?

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

Q: When is the next Strategic HR, Business Partnering, and Employee Engagement course?

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

Q: Can I take Strategic HR, Business Partnering, and Employee Engagement 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.

Course overview

Why Attend

Human Resources is no longer a purely administrative function—it is a strategic driver of business performance. Organizations that successfully align HR with business strategy gain a strong competitive advantage through improved talent management, higher employee engagement, and better organizational performance.

This programme is designed to develop HR professionals into strategic business partners who can influence decision-making, support leadership, and enhance workforce engagement. It focuses on transforming HR from an operational role into a value-creating strategic function.

Participants will gain practical tools to strengthen HR-business alignment, improve employee engagement, and contribute directly to organizational success.

Course Methodology

This programme combines strategic insight with applied HR practice:

Real-world HR business partnering case studies
Interactive workshops and group discussions
Scenario-based problem-solving exercises
Practical frameworks for engagement and alignment
Tools for strategic HR implementation

Course Objectives

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

Understand the role of HR as a strategic business partner
Align HR strategies with organizational goals
Build strong relationships with business leaders
Improve employee engagement and retention
Apply HR analytics for better decision-making
Support organizational change and transformation
Enhance HR’s impact on business performance

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

HR Business Partners
HR Managers and Senior HR Professionals
Talent Management and OD Specialists
Employee Engagement Specialists
Line Managers and Department Heads
Professionals moving into strategic HR roles

Target Competencies

Participants will develop competencies in:

Strategic HR management and alignment
Business partnering and stakeholder management
Employee engagement strategies
HR analytics and data-driven decision-making
Organizational development and change support
Communication and influencing skills
Workforce performance improvement

Course outline

1Day 1: Strategic HR and Business Alignment
- Evolution of HR from operational to strategic role
- Understanding business strategy and HR alignment
- HR as a business partner model
- Key responsibilities of strategic HR professionals
- Linking HR initiatives to business outcomes
- Case study: HR strategic alignment
2Day 2: HR Business Partnering Skills
- Role and competencies of HR Business Partners
- Building credibility with senior leadership
- Stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Translating business needs into HR solutions
- Communication and advisory techniques
- Practical exercise: business partnering simulation
3Day 3: Employee Engagement Strategies
- Understanding employee engagement drivers
- Designing engagement frameworks
- Motivation, retention, and performance factors
- Employee experience and workplace culture
- Measuring engagement effectiveness
- Case study: improving employee engagement
4Day 4: HR Analytics and Data-Driven Decisions
- Introduction to HR analytics
- Key HR metrics and performance indicators
- Using data to support HR decisions
- Workforce insights and reporting
- Linking engagement data to business outcomes
- Practical exercise: HR data interpretation
5Day 5: Strategic HR Impact and Transformation
- HR’s role in organizational change
- Supporting leadership and transformation initiatives
- Building high-performance cultures
- Continuous improvement in HR practices
- Measuring HR impact on business success
- Final case study and action planning

Schedule

Dates and fees

15 upcoming dates in 5 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

MunichGermany · Classroom

£3,450per delegate2+ people: £2,760 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

BarcelonaSpain · Classroom

£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 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

MunichGermany · Classroom

£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 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

MadridSpain · Classroom

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

June 2027

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

ParisFrance · Classroom

£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each

July 2027

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

MunichGermany · 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

BarcelonaSpain · Classroom

£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 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

MunichGermany · Classroom

£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 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