Professional HR Development Programme
Strategic Human Resource Management
Develop the strategic insight and practical tools required to align people, performance and organisational priorities for sustainable business success.
DNB HR Associates
Success Index
Strategic HR Success Index™
Benchmark your HR function against best practice
How Strong Is Your HR Function?
This structured diagnostic benchmarks your organisation across the nine pillars of strategic HR — from governance and workforce planning through to leadership and culture — and returns a clear HR Success Index, benchmarked against comparable organisations.
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A Few Things Before You Start
Answer as your organisation actually operates today, not how you'd like it to operate.
There are no right or wrong answers — this is a benchmarking tool, not a test.
Each pillar covers 5 questions and takes roughly 2 minutes.
You'll receive an overall HR Success Index score and a pillar-by-pillar breakdown at the end.
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✔ Consultancy Recommendations
Course Overview
Strategic Human Resource Management goes beyond administrative HR. It positions people management as a central driver of organisational performance, innovation, resilience and long-term growth.
This practical course helps HR professionals, managers and business leaders understand how to translate business objectives into workforce priorities, talent strategies and measurable HR actions.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Align HR priorities with organisational strategy.
- Translate business goals into workforce and talent plans.
- Use HR metrics to support evidence-based decisions.
- Develop practical initiatives for engagement, retention and capability building.
- Strengthen HR's contribution to business performance.
What You Will Gain
A practical strategic framework that connects people decisions to organisational performance.
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Strategic Alignment
Connect HR priorities directly to business goals and organisational direction.
02
Workforce Insight
Assess current and future workforce capability, gaps and risks.
03
Talent Strategy
Design stronger approaches to attraction, engagement, retention and succession.
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Measurable Impact
Use meaningful HR indicators to demonstrate value and guide action.
Course Modules
The programme combines strategic concepts, practical tools and workplace application.
Module 1
Introduction to Strategic HRM
The changing role of HR, strategic positioning and the link between people strategy and business success.
Module 2
Business Strategy and HR Alignment
Understanding organisational priorities and converting them into clear HR objectives and action plans.
Module 3
Workforce Planning and Capability
Forecasting workforce needs, identifying skills gaps and planning for critical roles.
Module 4
Talent, Engagement and Retention
Building an integrated approach to employee experience, motivation, leadership and retention.
Module 5
Performance and Strategic Contribution
Linking individual, team and organisational performance through meaningful systems and measures.
Module 6
HR Metrics and Strategic Action Planning
Selecting relevant indicators, interpreting results and developing a practical HR strategy roadmap.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for professionals who want to strengthen their strategic contribution.
HR Professionals
HR officers, executives, managers and consultants seeking a stronger strategic foundation.
Managers and Team Leaders
Managers responsible for performance, people development and workforce decisions.
Business Owners
Entrepreneurs and directors who want to align people practices with growth objectives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key information about the Strategic Human Resource Management course.
Who is this Strategic HRM course designed for?
The course is suitable for HR professionals, managers, team leaders,
business owners and professionals who are involved in workforce,
performance, talent or organisational decision-making.
Do I need previous HR experience?
Previous HR experience is helpful but not compulsory. The course
explains the key strategic concepts clearly and connects them to
practical organisational situations.
How is the course delivered?
The programme may be delivered online, face-to-face or through
customised corporate training, depending on the selected intake
and organisational requirements.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Participants who successfully complete the course requirements
receive a certificate of completion from DNB Business Institute.
Can this course be delivered for companies?
Yes. DNB Business Institute can customise the programme for
organisations, management teams and HR departments, including
sector-specific examples, case studies and strategic priorities.
What practical tools are included?
Participants may work with strategic HR frameworks, workforce
planning tools, skills-gap templates, talent planning models,
HR metrics and action-planning formats.
How can I request fees and course dates?
Use the contact button below to request the latest schedule,
programme fees, enrolment information and corporate delivery options.
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