Early Career Development Programmes
Graduate and trainee programmes lose the people they were designed to keep when the experience does not match the promise. This course covers designing programmes that develop and retain early career staff.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why early career programmes lose the people they attract
- 02Designing around capability rather than rotation for its own sake
- 03Recruiting for potential rather than polish
- 04Placements that build real capability
- 05Supervision, mentoring and support structures
- 06Assessment, progression and readiness decisions
- 07Placement into permanent roles and retention afterwards
What you will gain
- Design a programme around capability rather than rotation
- Recruit for potential rather than polish
- Structure placements that build real capability
- Support participants through supervision and mentoring
- Assess progress and readiness for permanent roles
- Retain participants after the programme ends
Who should attend
- Learning and development staff
- Graduate programme managers
- Human resources practitioners
- Line managers hosting trainees
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 25 to 27 Jan 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 5 to 7 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 7 to 9 Jun 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Human Resources & Training
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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