Course overview
Succession Planning & Talent Management is an introduction that builds a solid working knowledge in Succession Planning & Talent Management. 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 Succession Planning & Talent Management
- 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
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for HR professionals, L&D specialists, trainers and line managers, new joiners and anyone who needs a solid grounding in the subject.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Principles and terminologyScope, key definitions and how Succession Planning & Talent Management fits into daily operations
- Day 2: Codes, standards and requirementsWhat SHRM and CIPD frameworks and GCC labour laws require, and how to read them
- Day 3: Methods, tools and calculationsStep-by-step methods, checklists and worked examples
- Day 4: Operation, inspection and common problemsTypical failures, warning signs and what to do about them
- Day 5: Case studies, workshop and assessmentGroup exercise on real cases and a final knowledge check
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan – 4 Feb 2027 | Doha Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 31 May – 11 Jun 2027 | Munich Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 7–11 Jun 2027 | Nairobi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 11–22 Oct 2027 | Stockholm Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 6–10 Dec 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 28 Feb – 3 Mar 2028 | Houston Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 10–21 Apr 2028 | Copenhagen Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 1–5 May 2028 | Vienna Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 24 Jul – 4 Aug 2028 | Luanda Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 30 Oct – 3 Nov 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 4–8 Feb 2029 | Riyadh Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 1–12 Jul 2029 | Cairo Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 9–13 Jul 2029 | Milan Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 27 Aug – 7 Sep 2029 | Toronto Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 10–14 Sep 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 14–18 Jan 2030 | Rome Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 25 Feb – 8 Mar 2030 | Dublin Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 7–11 Oct 2030 | Geneva Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 11–22 Nov 2030 | Nairobi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 18–22 Nov 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
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