Workforce Planning and Forecasting
Organisations discover skills gaps at the point they cannot fill them. This course covers how to project workforce supply and demand, model attrition and build plans that connect people capacity to business plans.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Connecting workforce planning to the business plan
- 02Projecting demand from operational drivers
- 03Modelling internal supply, attrition and movement
- 04Gap analysis and prioritising what needs action
- 05Scenario planning for growth and contraction
- 06Build, buy or borrow: choosing the resourcing route
- 07Tracking the plan and adjusting to reality
What you will gain
- Project workforce demand from business plans
- Model internal supply, attrition and movement
- Identify the gaps that need action now rather than later
- Build scenarios for growth, contraction and restructuring
- Choose between building, buying and borrowing capability
- Track plan delivery and adjust as conditions change
Who should attend
- Human resources business partners
- Workforce planning analysts
- Operations and resourcing managers
- Finance staff modelling staff cost
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 to 29 Oct 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 10 to 12 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 | |
| 1 to 3 Feb 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 5 to 7 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 28 to 30 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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