Course overview
Employee Engagement & Retention Masterclass is a senior-level masterclass on strategy and performance in Employee Engagement & Retention. It covers the principles, the requirements of SHRM and CIPD frameworks and GCC labour laws, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Employee Engagement & Retention
- Apply the relevant requirements of SHRM and CIPD frameworks and GCC labour laws
- Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Build a business case and roadmap their leadership team can act on
Who should attend
Designed for HR professionals, L&D specialists, trainers and line managers in senior and leadership roles.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Strategic view of Employee Engagement & RetentionTrends, regulation and what leading companies do differently
- Day 2: Benchmarking and performanceKPIs, maturity models and gap analysis
- Day 3: Lessons from major incidents and projectsDecision points that changed outcomes
- Day 4: Leading the changeBuilding the business case, budget and team capability
- Day 5: Masterclass forumExpert panel, peer exchange and personal roadmap
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–5 Feb 2027 | Tunis Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 21 Feb – 4 Mar 2027 | Jeddah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 17–21 May 2027 | Dubai Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 25 Oct – 5 Nov 2027 | Stockholm Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 29 Nov – 3 Dec 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 13–17 Mar 2028 | Lisbon Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Jun 2028 | Geneva Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 12–16 Jun 2028 | Brussels Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 31 Jul – 11 Aug 2028 | Berlin Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 4–8 Sep 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 19–23 Feb 2029 | Toronto Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 2–13 Apr 2029 | Prague Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 30 Apr – 4 May 2029 | Tbilisi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 28 May – 8 Jun 2029 | Paris Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 26–30 Nov 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 25 Feb – 1 Mar 2030 | Beirut Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 18–29 Mar 2030 | Accra Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 22–26 Jul 2030 | Singapore Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 30 Sep – 11 Oct 2030 | Milan Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 11–15 Nov 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |