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CIPD Level 5 Associate Specialist Unit: Talent Management and Workforce Planning

This is one of the seven units required for the Associate Diploma in People Management.


Watson Martin

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£690 inc VAT
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3 months interest free payment plan available.

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Online
Duration
3 months · Self-paced
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Qualification
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management
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Overview

This unit focuses on the impact of effective workforce planning in considering the development of diverse talent pools and how to contract and onboard the workforce. It also includes analysis of the potential cost to the organisation if this is poorly managed and the tools and interventions required to mitigate this risk.

This is a specialist unit under the CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management. You must complete a total of 7 units to get certified for the full Diploma.

Qualification

CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management

Regulated by Ofqual

Description

You will extend your understanding of labour market trends and their significance for workforce planning. You will explain how organisations position themselves and the impact of a changing labour market on resourcing decisions. You will evaluate techniques to support workforce planning and explain approaches to succession and contingency planning, assessing the strengths and weaknesses of different methods of recruitment and selection aimed at building effective workforces. Additionally, you will examine turnover and retention trends, and compare different approaches to developing and retaining talent, looking at how organisations build talent pools. Finally, you will learn about the importance of managing contractual arrangements and onboarding.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit, learners will:

  • Understand key contemporary labour market trends and their significance for workforce planning.
  • Understand the purpose and importance of workforce planning.
  • Understand the purpose and impact of effective talent management.

Who is this course for?

This unit is suitable for persons who:

  • are aspiring to, or embarking on, a career in people management
  • are working in a people practice role and wish to contribute their knowledge and skills to help shape organisational value
  • are working towards or working in a people manager role

Requirements

You’ll need a passion for helping and developing others and whilst you don’t need formal qualifications, some HR or line management experience is beneficial. Contact our expert team, who will be happy to offer advice on what is right for you and get you started on developing the knowledge and skills you need to help you on your way to achieving your career ambitions.

Career path

Studying towards the Associate Diploma in People Management will help raise your credibility as an HR professional. Upon completion of this unit you will have completed one of the units needed to achieve the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma and upon completion of the Diploma you’ll be awarded CIPD Associate Membership. The full qualification is awarded when all 7 units are completed.

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