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Global Mobility and Expatriate Management

International assignments help organisations transfer skills and develop global leaders, but they are costly and complex. This course covers global mobility strategy, assignment types, selection, compensation approaches, immigration, tax and social security considerations, relocation support, duty of care and repatriation.

5 days Classroom or live online English
Smart Horizon Certified - Global Leadership Consultants
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Poorly managed assignments lead to failure, high costs and compliance risk. This course helps you design and manage mobility programmes effectively.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course uses case studies, policy design workshops, cost estimation exercises and scenario discussions. It provides general guidance and does not constitute tax or legal advice.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain global mobility strategy and assignment types
  • Select and prepare assignees
  • Design assignment compensation and benefits
  • Understand immigration, tax and social security basics
  • Provide relocation support and duty of care
  • Manage repatriation and retention
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Global mobility specialists
  • HR managers in international organisations
  • Reward professionals
  • Talent managers
  • Line managers of international assignees
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Mobility policy
  • Assignee selection
  • Assignment compensation
  • Compliance awareness
  • Duty of care
  • Repatriation
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Global Mobility Strategy

  1. 09:00–09:54Business reasons for mobility
  2. 09:54–10:48Assignment types
  3. 10:48–11:00Mobility policy frameworks
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Mobility policy frameworks (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Trends including remote international work
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Mobility needs

Day 2Selection and Preparation

  1. 09:00–09:54Selecting assignees
  2. 09:54–10:48Family considerations
  3. 10:48–11:00Cultural preparation
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Cultural preparation (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Assignment letters
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Selection criteria

Day 3Compensation and Costs

  1. 09:00–09:54Home-based, host-based and hybrid approaches
  2. 09:54–10:48Allowances and benefits
  3. 10:48–11:00Cost projections
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Cost projections (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Tax equalisation basics
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Assignment cost estimate

Day 4Compliance and Duty of Care

  1. 09:00–09:54Immigration and work permits
  2. 09:54–10:48Tax and social security
  3. 10:48–11:00Health, safety and security
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Health, safety and security (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Data and documentation
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: Compliance issue

Day 5Repatriation and Programme Management

  1. 09:00–09:54Repatriation planning
  2. 09:54–10:48Retention after return
  3. 10:48–11:00Mobility metrics
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Mobility metrics (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Vendor management
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Mobility policy outline

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

Find a session that works for you.

Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Kuala Lumpur 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Paris 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Rome 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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£1,250.-Register
London 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 3 May - 7 May 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 3 May - 7 May 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 17 May - 21 May 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 17 May - 21 May 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Vienna 24 May - 28 May 2027
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£2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 24 May - 28 May 2027
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£1,250.-Register
London 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Rome 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Barcelona 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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£2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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£1,250.-Register
London 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Paris 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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