Certificate in HR Development & Talent Management

Forward thinking organizations understand the strategic importance of talent and view talent management as a critical organizational capability. CEO’s are looking to HR to create and implement talent strategies that not only support but also are strongly integrated into organizational DNA. The training provides participants with a holistic view of strategic talent management - one that is long term and continuous - that more fully addresses aspects of Talent Management as part of an overall Human Capital Strategy. It illustrates the concepts and practices organizations can use to transform the talent they have into the business results they desire by leveraging multiple strategic talent management strategies and initiatives. Utilizing a combination of best/next practices, case studies, a synthesis of the latest research, tools, models, and techniques, participants build strategic capabilities to better leverage talent in the enterprise for organizational success.

The course aims to enable understudies to:
1. Understand the key areas that make up strategic talent management today; apply advanced concepts and tools to maximize and communicate HR’s strategic value across your organization.

2. How to design an organization-wide talent philosophy and engrain a talent mindset that views talent as assets rather than costs.

3. Create and apply best-in-class talent management solutions that align with business strategy, develop leadership pipelines, and create a motivated, engaged workforce that drives business performance and employee retention.

4. Explore best practices in strategic staffing for sourcing, attracting, selecting and onboarding “best fit” candidates as well as enhance the organizational and employment brand of the firm.

5. Establish a Succession Management strategy and develop mid- to long-range talent plans that ensure a workforce and leadership group capable of implementing the firm’s future vision and business goals.