Rapid technological change means that job titles and qualifications are no longer reliable indicators of what people can do. Leading organisations are shifting to skills-based approaches for hiring, development, deployment and career progression. This course explains how to build a skills taxonomy, assess current capabilities, identify future skills gaps, design reskilling and upskilling programmes and create internal talent marketplaces that improve mobility. Participants develop a practical skills strategy and implementation roadmap for their organisation.
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Skills shortages, automation and AI are changing workforce needs faster than traditional HR processes can respond. This course shows you how a skills-based approach can help your organisation fill critical gaps, retain talent through internal opportunities and prepare the workforce for the future.
The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.
Participants learn through facilitated sessions, skills-mapping workshops, case studies of skills-based organisations, technology demonstrations, group design exercises and peer review of implementation plans.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Participants will develop competencies in:
A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.
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.
Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.
Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.
Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.
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.
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