In this course, you will examine the strategic planning process, the alignment of human resource strategy to organizational strategy, and the importance of a human resource plan constructed to realize the outcomes of the organization’s business plan. You will explore how demand for human capital is determined through job analysis, forecasting, and make vs. buy analysis. You will evaluate ways to calculate the supply of people internally and externally available to meet that demand. You will culminate the course by discovering how analyzing supply and demand can lead to examining strategic options like mergers and acquisitions and outsourcing.
This micro-credential is a component of the Professional Certificate in Human Resources
Program Information
What you’ll learn studying Human Resource Planning:
- Discover how to align a strategic human resource plan with an organization’s strategic plan.
- Describe the environmental factors that influence the development of a strategic workforce plan and develop a draft one.
- Evaluate qualitative and quantitative forecasting methods to identify the best fit for a business’s unique context.
- Examine the internal and external (including international) sources of human resources supply and determine which supply strategies best align with the organization’s values and strategic plans.
- Conduct a make vs. buy determination for a sample organization to determine whether to secure needed resources through hiring, development, subcontracting or business acquisition.
- Formulate a comprehensive understanding of the succession planning process and strategic talent management strategies and create a sample succession plan to ensure a balanced approach to resource supply and demand.
- Explore the unique challenges associated with attracting, retaining, and integrating international human resources and their strategic value.
- Develop a sample human resource plan incorporating demand and supply modelling and workforce analytics.
Human Resource planning for:
- Human Resource Managers
- Talent Acquisition Specialists
- HR Consultants
- Business Managers
- Organizational Development Specialists
- Workforce Planners
- HR Analysts
Module 1:
- Strategy and Alignment
Module 2:
- The HR Planning Process
Module 3:
- Strategic Talent Management
Module 4:
- Resource Realignment and Continuous Improvement
All necessary materials are included in course fees.
Prerequisites
- General computer and technology use abilities.
Technology Requirements
For in-person and online studies:
- Laptop: Minimum Windows 10 or equivalent operating system. Recommended 8GB of RAM and at least 16 GB of free hard disk space and Wi-Fi capabilities.
Online studies only:
- Access to reliable high-speed broadband internet access (Cable, DSL, LTE) with a minimum bandwidth of 15 Mbps is recommended.
- Laptop must include integrated webcam and microphone.
To successfully complete your program, you will complete all components of the program. Your progress will be continuously evaluated using a variety of formative and/or summative assessments to receive a final mark. Information about these assessment methods will be provided in the Learning Management System on the first day of the program.
Intake Details
A fully asynchronous online course does not require real-time communications. Asynchronous online courses do not have the required on-campus components, including assessments. The course will have a set start and finish date and set due dates for assignments and assessments.
Please see the registration page for specific section details.
Related Programming
This course can now be considered toward the Coursework Requirement for both the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designations through the Human Resources Professionals Association.
| Course Detail | Course Info |
|---|---|
| Course Code | PCSL 9N565 |
| Date of Next Start | Jan 20, 2025 |
| Price | $749 |
| OSAP Eligible | No |
| Delivery Mode(s) | ASY - Asynchronous Online |
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| Intake Details | Next and more intake info |
| Scheduled Class Time(s) | See registration |