How long is the Strategic Human Resources Management course?

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

When is the next Strategic Human Resources Management course?

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

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in London, Munich, Kuala Lumpur, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Geneva, Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, Dubai.

Can I take Strategic Human Resources Management 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.

Strategic Human Resources Management (HRT-032) Training Course

Course overview

Why Attend

Organizations achieve sustainable growth when their people strategy is fully aligned with business objectives. Human Resources is no longer limited to administrative functions—it plays a critical role in shaping organizational performance, culture, and competitive advantage.

Strategic Human Resources Management focuses on integrating HR practices with long-term business strategy, ensuring that talent, leadership, and organizational capabilities support future growth and transformation.

This course is designed to help HR professionals and leaders move from operational HR to a strategic role, enabling them to contribute to business success through effective workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development initiatives.

Course Methodology

This programme combines strategic thinking with practical application:

Real-world HR and business strategy case studies
Interactive workshops and group discussions
Scenario-based strategic planning exercises
Practical frameworks and models for HR strategy
Tools for aligning HR initiatives with business goals

Course Objectives

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

Understand the principles of strategic HR management
Align HR strategies with organizational objectives
Develop effective workforce and talent strategies
Support business growth through HR initiatives
Improve employee engagement and organizational performance
Apply strategic thinking in HR decision-making
Measure the impact of HR on business outcomes

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

HR Managers and HR Business Partners
Senior HR Professionals
Talent Management and OD Specialists
Department Managers and Team Leaders
Strategy and Planning Professionals
Executives involved in people and organizational decisions

Target Competencies

Participants will develop competencies in:

Strategic HR planning and alignment
Talent management and workforce strategy
Organizational development and culture building
Performance management and employee engagement
HR analytics and decision-making
Leadership in HR transformation
Change management and strategic execution

Course outline

1Day 1: Foundations of Strategic HR Management
- Evolution of HR from operational to strategic role
- Role of HR in organizational success
- Understanding business strategy and alignment
- HR as a strategic business partner
- Key HR frameworks and models
- Linking people strategy to business outcomes
2Day 2: Workforce Planning and Talent Strategy
- Strategic workforce planning concepts
- Talent acquisition and retention strategies
- Identifying critical roles and competencies
- Succession planning and leadership development
- Managing talent pipelines
- Case study: workforce strategy development
3Day 3: Organizational Development and Culture
- Building high-performance organizational cultures
- Employee engagement strategies
- Organizational structure and design
- Change management principles
- Leadership and capability development
- Practical exercise: culture transformation planning
4Day 4: Performance Management and HR Analytics
- Designing performance management systems
- Aligning KPIs with business objectives
- HR metrics and analytics for decision-making
- Using data to drive HR strategies
- Measuring HR effectiveness and impact
- Case study: performance improvement strategy
5Day 5: Implementing HR Strategy and Driving Change
- Translating strategy into actionable HR plans
- Managing organizational change initiatives
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
- Overcoming resistance to change
- Continuous improvement in HR practices
- Final case study and strategic action planning

Schedule

Dates and fees

15 upcoming dates in 10 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 sessionOur home city

LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom

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

December 2026

7DEC 7 - 11 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days

MunichGermany · Classroom

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

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

Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom

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

January 2027

11JAN 11 - 15 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom

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

February 2027

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

Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom

£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each

March 2027

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

GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom

£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 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

BarcelonaSpain · Classroom

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

June 2027

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

MadridSpain · Classroom

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

July 2027

12JUL 12 - 16 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city

LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom

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

August 2027

9AUG 9 - 13 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom

£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each

September 2027

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

Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom

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

October 2027

11OCT 11 - 15 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom

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

November 2027

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

ParisFrance · Classroom

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

December 2027

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

DubaiUnited Arab Emirates · Classroom

£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 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