Strategic Workforce Planning in the Public Sector (GPS-026) Training Course

Strategic Workforce Planning in the Public Sector

Government workforces face ageing, skills shortages, digital transformation and budget constraints. Strategic workforce planning helps public entities ensure they have…

5 daysClassroom or online

13Upcoming dates

7Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Government workforces face ageing, skills shortages, digital transformation and budget constraints. Strategic workforce planning helps public entities ensure they have the right people and skills for the future.

This LLMI course covers workforce planning frameworks, workforce data analysis, demand and supply forecasting, skills gap analysis, scenario planning, workforce strategies including reskilling and recruitment, and linking workforce plans with budgets. Participants develop a workforce plan.

The course suits public sector HR and planning professionals.

Course Objectives

Explain strategic workforce planning in government

Analyse workforce data

Forecast workforce demand and supply

Identify skills gaps

Develop workforce strategies

Link workforce plans to budgets and strategy

Target Audience

Public sector HR managers

Workforce planners

Strategy and planning officials

Finance and budget staff

Department heads

HR analysts

Course Methodology

Data analysis exercises

Planning workshops

Case studies

Scenario planning

Group work

Course outline

1Day 1: Workforce Planning Foundations

Why workforce planning
Public sector context
Frameworks
Stakeholders
Maturity
Exercise: Current workforce profile

2Day 2: Workforce Analysis

Workforce data
Demographics
Turnover and retirement
Skills inventories
Lab: Workforce analysis

3Day 3: Forecasting

Demand drivers
Supply forecasting
Scenario planning
Digital impact
Workshop: Scenario planning

4Day 4: Workforce Strategies

Recruitment
Reskilling
Mobility
Succession
Case study: Public workforce plan
Exercise: Strategy options

5Day 5: Implementation

Budget links
Governance
Monitoring
Communication
Capstone: Workforce plan

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Strategic Workforce Planning in the Public Sector course?

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

When is the next Strategic Workforce Planning in the Public Sector course?

The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Istanbul. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

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

Can I take Strategic Workforce Planning in the Public Sector 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.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Strategic Workforce Planning in the Public Sector

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