Introduction

The rapid pace of technological advancement and global change requires organizations to anticipate future skill needs to remain competitive. This course equips HR professionals, talent managers, and organizational leaders with the tools to identify emerging skills, design upskilling and reskilling programs, and align workforce planning with long-term business objectives. Participants will explore strategies for fostering a learning culture and preparing employees for the future of work.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand the global trends shaping future workforce needs.
• Learn how to identify and address skill gaps in their organizations.
• Develop strategies for upskilling and reskilling employees.
• Gain insights into integrating technology and analytics into workforce planning.
• Be equipped to foster a culture of continuous learning and adaptability.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• HR Professionals focusing on workforce development.
• Organizational Development Managers.
• Learning and Development Specialists.
• Business Leaders aligning talent strategies with business goals.
• Professionals transitioning into roles focused on future workforce planning.

Course Outline

Day 1: Understanding Future Skills Needs

• The Future of Work: Trends in technology, automation, and globalization
• Identifying Key Future Skills: Digital literacy, critical thinking, and creativity
• Sector-Specific Skill Trends: Customizing skills planning for industries
• Case Study: Organizations successfully adapting to future workforce demands

Day 2: Skill Gap Analysis and Workforce Assessment

• Conducting a Skill Gap Analysis: Tools and methodologies
• Assessing Current Workforce Skills: Evaluations, surveys, and analytics
• Prioritizing Skills for Development: Strategic alignment with business goals
• Interactive Workshop: Performing a skill gap analysis for a mock organization

Day 3: Designing Upskilling and Reskilling Programs

• Building Effective Learning Pathways: Tailored programs for diverse needs
• Leveraging Technology for Training: eLearning, microlearning, and VR
• Measuring Training Effectiveness: KPIs and ROI in workforce development
• Practical Exercise: Creating an upskilling program for emerging technology skills

Day 4: Integrating Workforce Analytics and Technology

• Using Workforce Analytics: Predicting future skill needs and trends
• AI and Machine Learning in Skills Planning: Automation in workforce development
• Technology Platforms for Continuous Learning: Implementing LMS and LXP systems
• Interactive Workshop: Developing a data-driven skills planning strategy

Day 5: Building a Future-Ready Workforce Culture

• Fostering a Learning Organization: Encouraging curiosity and adaptability
• Change Management for Skills Transformation: Overcoming resistance and fostering buy-in
• Sustainability in Skills Development: Long-term strategies for workforce resilience
• Capstone Activity: Designing a comprehensive future skills strategy for a hypothetical organization