Course overview
Workforce Planning & Nationalization is an introduction that builds a solid working knowledge in Workforce Planning & Nationalization. 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 Workforce Planning & Nationalization
- 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 Workforce Planning & Nationalization 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar – 2 Apr 2027 | Sharjah Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 6–17 Jun 2027 | Sharm El Sheikh Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 23–27 Aug 2027 | Kigali Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 3–14 Oct 2027 | Manama Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 25–29 Oct 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 6–10 Mar 2028 | Rome Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 26 Mar – 6 Apr 2028 | Erbil Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 10–14 Jul 2028 | Luanda Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 25 Sep – 6 Oct 2028 | Abu Dhabi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 27 Nov – 1 Dec 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 19–23 Feb 2029 | Sharjah Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 26 Mar – 6 Apr 2029 | Vienna Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 29 Apr – 3 May 2029 | Salalah Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 21 May – 1 Jun 2029 | Prague Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 15–19 Oct 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 22–26 Apr 2030 | Bangkok Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 6–17 May 2030 | Barcelona Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 19–23 Aug 2030 | Kigali Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 22 Sep – 3 Oct 2030 | Jeddah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 2–6 Dec 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
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