Postgraduate Certificate in Talent and Career Management

This qualification is ideal if you are already in or seek to move into a talent management and/or career management area of responsibility, or if you’re in a related function such as learning and development or recruitment. You may also be seeking to develop coaching or consulting skills. Course delegates come from a wide range of industries, in both private and public sectors, and increasingly talent specialists from Europe Middle East and Africa have taken part in this course, joining a growing international talent network for the future.

On successful completion of the programme, you’ll be able to:

• critically evaluate external factors the business case affecting career and talent management policy in organisations, including political and economic issues
• establish links with workforce management planning and overall organisational objectives
• design and develop a workable talent management strategy
• conduct a talent and career management audit
• develop a talent review process and a leadership succession plan
• introduce managers to design and use of behavioural competencies for success based job profiles and gap analysis for development planning
• identify learning agility and develop high potential talent
• inform your actions with appropriate use of individual assessment tools
• build your expertise in evaluating external suppliers in areas such as coaching and talent management software
• use career coaching techniques with individuals to assist personal career development
• work in partnership with line management to identify and overcome the barriers and resistance to implementation of talent development initiatives
• reflect on and modify your own personal career plan.

Module 1

 

Day One

• Overview of the qualification programme structure and planning
• Completing a talent management audit
• Key research on talent management in organisations
• External context – using the PESTLE model to identify influential external factors including political, economic. social and technological background
• Sources of information and critical review process
• CIPD market outlook survey case study.

 

Day Two

• Career management – alternative theory and strategies
• Case study – social networking
• Barriers to be overcome and making the business case
• Internal context – global organisation
• Researching your own organisation
• Assignment preparation.

 

Module 2

 

 

Module 3

 

On completion of the programme, you’ll be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Talent and Career Management. The qualification is validated by the University of Surrey as 60 CATS points at Postgraduate level. Please note that completion of this qualification does not lead to CIPD membership.

To be awarded the Postgraduate Certificiate in Talent and Career Management, you must:

• attend the three face-to-face modules (which are two days each)
• complete four written assignments of 3,500 words each
• actively take part in online discussions and group activities
• complete the self-assessment tool and CPD entries
• complete five hours of telephone coaching with your personal coach.

You have a maximum of one year to complete the requirements of the programme.

First-class tutors 

Whether you’re doing a course, qualification, or in-house programme, the tutors you will meet have in-depth knowledge of their subject, and combine academic expertise with years of hands-on business and industry experience. They are passionate about their specialist areas, and have proven time and time again their ability to facilitate top-quality learning and provide the best possible learning experience. So, whilst theory and models matter (and you’ll get them), they are skilled in helping you ‘translate’ them into your day-to-day reality.

 

Take a look at the Tutors tab on this page to view biographies of just some of the tutors you’re likely to meet on the programme. Why not look them up on Google – we’re proud of the fact that many of our tutors are among the UK’s leading experts in their specialist area.

 

Unlimited support from your personal tutor 

When you start your qualification programme, you’ll be assigned a personal tutor, who will provide support, guidance and encouragement throughout your studies by phone or email – invaluable when you’re juggling the challenge of studying with a busy home and work life.

 

Comprehensive additional resources – on and offline

You’ll be provided with comprehensive documentation and reference material to support you in your studies, including textbooks (where relevant), in addition to which (on most programmes) you’ll also have access to an online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The VLE includes extensive additional learning resources and links to articles, research, surveys and practical tools relevant to your studies. It also enables you to network with your fellow learners and participate in networked discussion forums facilitated by your tutor between face-to-face learning days. Plus you’ll find tips and guidance on how to do assignments, and for exam-based qualifications, revision tips, past exam papers, examiner’s reports, online exam tutorials and much more.

 

A blended approach

Most of our programmes take a blended approach – combining face-to-face learning with self-study and online working (via the Virtual Learning Environment). This powerful mix is one of the best ways to achieve sustained skills enhancement, and also minimises the time you need to spend away from the office.

 

Practical and applicable

For your learning to work, it has to be relevant to your workplace. That’s why our programmes focus on providing you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to apply your learning back at work straight away. You’ll explore your own needs and issues, as well as share experiences, challenges and insights with other participants and your expert tutor. We constantly update and improve our programmes, to ensure they are aligned with your changing needs and prepare you for the issues facing your profession.

 

You’ll be given extensive resources to help you put your learning into practice as soon as you return to work. Our qualification programmes provide you with comprehensive documentation and reference material to support you in your studies.

 

Other unique features of this programme include:

• CIPD career management resources – access to a range of career and talent management resources produced by the CIPD including the Talent Management and Succession Planning Toolkit
• support of a personal coach – five hours of telephone coaching
• all essential reading is provided including The Value of Talent by Janice Caplan (2011)
• access to the EBSCO online library
• emphasis on your own career
• the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with like-minded professionals
• small group sizes to ensure the opportunity for discussion and feedback.