Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

1. Introduction

The Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Training Programme is designed for senior HR leaders, managers, and strategic decision-makers responsible for shaping human capital strategy and driving organizational performance.

This advanced programme equips participants with the skills, knowledge, and insights required to lead HR functions at a strategic level, including workforce planning, talent management, organizational development, performance optimization, and HR governance. Participants will learn to integrate HR strategy with business objectives, use data-driven insights for decision-making, and lead high-performing HR teams.

The programme emphasizes strategic thinking, leadership, ethical practice, and innovation in human resources to prepare participants for senior roles in HR and organizational leadership.

2. Course Objectives

The SPHR programme aims to:

• Develop advanced strategic HR leadership and decision-making skills.
• Enable participants to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
• Equip participants to lead complex HR operations and talent initiatives.
• Promote ethical, professional, and evidence-based HR practices.
• Enhance capabilities in workforce planning, organizational development, and change management.
• Foster innovation, HR analytics, and continuous improvement in people management.

3. Targeted Group

This programme is designed for:

• Senior HR Managers and Directors
• HR Business Partners and Organizational Development Leaders
• Line Managers and Executives with HR oversight
• Professionals aspiring to senior strategic HR leadership roles
• Consultants and advisors in human capital and organizational performance

4. Course Duration

• Total Duration: 2 weeks
• Contact Hours: 80 – 100 hours
• Mode of Delivery: Classroom, Online, or Blended Learning
• Assessment: Case studies, HR strategy projects, role-plays, presentations, peer reviews, and reflective reports

5. Training Methodology

The SPHR programme uses a strategic, practical, and interactive learning approach:

• Expert-led facilitation and advanced HR lectures
• Strategic case studies and HR scenario analysis
• Group discussions and problem-solving exercises
• Role-plays for HR decision-making and leadership simulations
• Action learning projects and workplace application exercises
• Use of HR analytics, dashboards, and metrics for strategic decision-making

6. Course Content

Module 1: Strategic Human Resource Leadership

• HR as a strategic partner in organizations
• Leading HR functions for business impact
• Developing HR vision and strategy

Module 2: Advanced Workforce Planning and Talent Strategy

• Strategic workforce planning
• Talent acquisition, retention, and succession management
• High-potential identification and leadership pipelines

Module 3: Performance Optimization and Organizational Development

• Aligning performance management with strategic goals
• Building organizational capability and culture
• Change management and HR-led transformation

Module 4: Compensation, Rewards, and Total Reward Strategy

• Designing executive compensation and incentives
• Aligning rewards with business outcomes and performance
• Strategic benefits planning

Module 5: Employee Engagement, Experience, and Culture

• Driving high engagement and organizational commitment
• Measuring employee experience and satisfaction
• Leading cultural change initiatives

Module 6: Advanced HR Policies, Ethics, and Compliance

• Governance, labor law, and regulatory compliance
• Ethical decision-making and HR accountability
• Policy development and strategic implementation

Module 7: HR Analytics, Reporting, and Data-Driven Decision-Making

• Using HR data for insights and strategy
• Workforce analytics, predictive modeling, and reporting
• Evidence-based HR decision-making

Module 8: Strategic HR Innovation and Leadership

• Leading innovation in HR processes and people strategy
• Succession planning, mentoring, and executive coaching
• Continuous improvement and future HR trends

7. Expected Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

• Lead HR functions at a strategic and organizational level.
• Align HR strategy with business objectives and workforce needs.
• Optimize talent management, performance, and organizational capability.
• Promote ethical, compliant, and professional HR practices.
• Use HR analytics and metrics to inform strategic decisions.
• Drive employee engagement, culture, and organizational change initiatives.
• Innovate HR practices to enhance organizational effectiveness.

8. Certificate of Completion

Participants who successfully complete all 8 modules and required assessments will be awarded:

🎓 Certificate of Completion in Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
Issued by: FOTADE Training, Research and Resource Development Centre

This certificate validates advanced strategic HR competence, enabling participants to assume senior leadership roles, influence organizational strategy, and deliver high-value HR outcomes.