EXMGT 5597 - Workforce Planning
Course Description
Different organizational strategies require different human resource management policies and practices. This course is designed to help human resources plan and make decisions about the allocation of resources for the effective management of people. Topics include: environmental scanning, forecasting supply and demand for human resources, successions planning, career planning, and business strategies.
This course may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG), with final approval determined by CAPG administrators. Employers and applicants can review the CAPG guidelines and full details on the University of Albertaโs Continuing Education website.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- ๐ธ Understand the role and purpose of human resources and workforce planning, via strategic planning and HR service delivery.
- ๐ธ Understand the importance of HR policy development.
- ๐ธ Understand the external and internal business drivers impacting HR planning and HR service delivery.
- ๐ธ Gain an understanding of contemporary HR issues and programs as they relate to downsizing, international HR, mergers, acquisitions, outsourcing, and HR IT/metrics.
- ๐ธ Understand the concept of human resources as a “strategic business partner”.
- ๐ธ Understand performance evaluation and explore some new concepts of performance management.
- ๐ธ Explore the importance of succession planning and mentoring, and develop succession and mentoring plans.
- ๐ธ Understand and develop effective training and development plans.
Notes
- ๐ธThis is a 39-hour online course accessible through CE Canvas, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- ๐ธThis is a graded course; assessment activities may include exams, projects, presentations, journals, or research papers.
- ๐ธAdditional learning materials are provided through CE Canvas at no additional cost.
Recommendations
Applicants intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.
Applies Towards the Following Programs
- Human Resources Management Certificate : Elective Courses