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Course Description

This course introduces the strategic planning role that human resources professionals play in organizations. You'll learn how to forecast, plan and allocate resources according to strategy. You'll also learn to conduct job analyses, forecast demand for and supply of human resources and institute a succession management program. Other topics include retention, downsizing and restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, outsourcing and human resources program and policy evaluation. The course will also cover quantitative and qualitative concepts, methods, approaches and techniques related to human resources planning.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand different strategic orientations that executives might choose.
  • Know the environmental factors that influence strategic choice.
  • Predict the demand for and supply of employees.
  • Outline the options and effective techniques for succession management and labour shortages and surpluses.
  • Describe the human resources implications of strategic decisions.
  • Explain how to evaluate human resources practices.

This course is recognised by the following association(s). Click on the association name for details.

This course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in

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Type
Online with Real Time Meetings
Dates
May 08, 2025 to Jul 31, 2025
Contact Hours
39.0
Delivery Options
ON-LINE  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $795.00 Click here to get more information
Instructors
Section Notes

Textbooks are required for this class.  

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You will receive login information for your online classroom, Quercus (UofT Learning Management Engine) via email.

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This course has a webinar component which will be recorded for review.

Webinar dates and times: Thursdays at 6:00PM - 7:30PM, ET.

For technical requirements, please go here.

Section Schedule
Date and Time TBA
Delivery Options
ON-LINE  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $825.00 Click here to get more information
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