The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

Short training courses

Succession Planning

Recommended for:


The Succession Planning course is recommended for HR professionals, senior managers, directors, managers and anyone with responsibility for succession planning.

Course overview:


In today’s knowledge economy, succession planning is rising up the corporate agenda. Effective succession planning must deliver business continuity and growth and also needs to deliver tailored, pro-active career development for an organisation’s most talented individuals.

This Succession Planning course explores the best approaches for succession planning in an uncertain world.

Course benefits:


By the end of the Succession Planning course you will have:

  • reviewed various succession planning methods
  • developed your approach to succession planning.

Also, by the end of the Succession Planning course, you will be able to advise on the most appropriate succession planning process that will:

  • retain talent
  • attract people with essential skills that the business needs
  • develop the skills and competencies that the organisation needs to retain
  • help the organisation prepare for multiple uncertain futures.

Additional information:


In-house training

Succession Planning can also be provided in-house. This is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver. We can also tailor the Succession Planning course content to suit your precise organisation needs.

To speak to an adviser about your particular requirements call our in-house training team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202.