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Introduction to talent management

What is talent management? What does a talent manager do? Build your talent management knowledge and learn how to align talent management strategies to business goals.

Introductory Programme

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Online
Self-directed
Flexible
Evidence-based
Free for members

Perfect for:

HR managers
People Managers

This course is only available for CIPD members

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You’ll learn how to:

  • explore the key benefits of talent management
  • list the principles of a successful talent management strategy
  • drive the talent management cycle
  • recognise why evidenced-based talent management is important.

About this course

Course length: Four to six hours

Delivery: Online, self-directed

Suitable for: All people practitioners at all career stages.

Topics covered

  • what is talent management?
  • the key benefits of talent management
  • the key principles of a successful talent management strategy
  • driving the talent management cycle
  • evidence-based talent management.

What you can expect from this ‘introduction to talent management’ course

This course introduces you to talent management and shows you how to maximise potential through talent identification, engagement, and planning. You’ll learn to identify the best talent management approach for your organisation and how to implement this to help deliver your organisation’s goals.

Developed by subject matter experts Jane Daly and Kerry Forster, this programme includes CIPD research on talent management in partnership with Omni.

What you’ll need to do on this course

This course includes a mixture of written, video, and interactive content and reflective questions. It will take six hours to complete, and you can work through the content at your own pace.

The programme is delivered in two parts, with a self-directed online course that can be completed in your own time.

What you’ll get on this course

CIPD membership gives you access to the CIPD Learning Hub for the duration of your membership. Here, you can access this course content together with other valuable courses, resources and tools.

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Learning outcomes

By the end of this ‘introduction to talent management’ course, you'll be able to:

  • identify the best talent management approach for your organisation
  • articulate how talent management can benefit an organisation
  • devise a robust, evidence-based talent management strategy that supports your organisation’s strategy.

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