Workforce planning and development makes a significant contribution to the success of any company, but implementation can be daunting as it can be difficult to define. This online professional development program will show you how to develop and implement workforce planning and development strategies for an organisation.
The Certificate of Workforce Planning and Development will give you the skills and knowledge to analyse strategic plans and data, determine needs and objectives and implement workforce planning and development strategies. You will also learn how to assess factors and emerging trends that may affect the supply of workers, align workforce objectives with business plans, and design strategies and succession plans to ensure a competent and appropriately diverse workforce is available to meet anticipated changes.
This online workforce planning course will also explore the research associated with labour markets and the requirement to match organisational needs with employee skills and commitment.
On completion of this course, you will feel confident in your ability to develop and implement successful workforce planning and development strategies for an organisation. As such, this course is valuable for human resource professionals, business partners, analysts, senior leaders, corporate planners and operational managers.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Coordinate workforce plan implementation
- Review staff turnover and demographics
- Access to organisational information systems
- Assess to workforce supply
- Establish your organisation’s workforce requirements
- Objectives for modification or retention of the workforce
- Confirming objectives with stakeholders
- Supporting diversity
- Addressing high staff turnover
- Causes of high turnover
- Exit interviews and surveys
- Reducing employee turnover
- Retaining relevant skilled labour
- Sourcing skilled labour
- Internal and external recruitment
- Online recruitment
- Company website advertising
- Newspapers and professional journals and websites
- Recruitment agencies
- Contingency planning
- Networking
- Universities, TAFE and colleges
- Employee referrals
- Communicating plan objectives to relevant stakeholders
- Agreed objectives for recruitment, training, redeployment and redundancy
- Organisational change
- Lewin’s change model
- Nadler and Tusman’s change model
- Change management
- Meeting workforce diversity goals
- Succession planning
- Workforce turnover
- Labour trends
- Organisational climate
- Monitor government policy on labour and supply
- KPI’s and performance gaps
- Industrial relations
- Legislation
- Labour force analysis and forecasting techniques
Unit 2 - Contribute to strategic workforce planning
- Research planning requirements
- Direction, objectives and targets
- HR strategic planning
- Goals
- Future labour needs
- Technology
- External influences and trends
- Economic trends
- Market trends
- Technological trends
- Demographic trends
- General population trends
- Data
- Industrial and legal requirements
- Consultation
- The consultation process
- The HR role
- The HR department
- Strategic objectives
- Skills gap analysis
- Filling skills gaps
- Retaining staff
- Costs and benefits
- Risk management
- Contingency planning
- Strategic human resource planning
- Implementation
Unit 3 - Lead and manage organisational change
- Change management
- Strategic and action plans
- Budgets and forecasting
- Forecasting techniques
- Risk assessment and management
- Individual risk
- Change management strategies
- Planning change
- Managing change
- Change models
- Education
- Strategies and innovation
- Chane situation
- Change proposals
- Costs and benefits
- Project plans
- Restructuring
- Communication plans
- Education programs
- Implementation
- Evaluation
- Barriers to change
- Managing resistance to change
Study Hours
Estimated duration 45 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
The learning content was good. The projects were challenging but interesting and I was given opportunity for independent research. Assessment was well handled.
Ian | Indooroopilly, QLD | Certificate of Workforce Planning and Development
I found the online platform really easy to use, the interactions with AOC great and the level I would expect and the content met my needs.
B. Brown, Launceston, TAS | Certificate of Workforce Planning and Development
Flexibility with remote access ability made it very easy for me to complete the course. Thank you.
E. Gooi, Launceston, TAS | Certificate of Workforce Planning and Development
I have now completed quite a few certificates via AOC and I am continuing to do so with Advanced Project Management and Grant Writing. I enjoy every second of it. The staff are lovely, and the tutors are amazing. Thank you
Natalie | Rosedale, VIC | Certificate of Workforce Planning and Development
About Us
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
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Enrolling Multiple Staff?
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Payment Options
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Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
- Workforce Planning Support
- Workforce Planning Officer
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