Disclaimer: Cardiff Institute operates as an independent institute and is not administered or affiliated with any universities in the United Kingdom

Career Development and Succession Planning

Error: Contact form not found.

Why Attend

60% of organizations have no process for succession planning. This interactive course will enable you to consider the latest methodologies and strategies related to successful engagement, career development and succession planning. The course is also designed to provide tips to create a clear career path and help build your bench. In addition, it will help you plan a succession strategy for a flexible and sustainable business.

Course Methodology

This course uses a mix of interactive training techniques such as lectures, case studies, and group activities. The course also presents best practices in the areas of career development and succession planning and invites participants to share their organizational experiences in order to optimize the learning process.

Target Audience

Human resources managers, line managers, HR business partners, team leaders and specialists.

Course Objectives

Provided by SQ, this programme is available by distance learning, allowing you to study flexibly while balancing work and personal lifes.


Demonstrate understanding of the basics of career development and succession planning

Distinguish succession planning and management from replacement planning, talent management and human capital management

Compare traditional HR focus with career planning oriented HR focus

Explain the role of employee and employer in career development

Apply innovative corporate career development initiatives

Evaluate and operate an effective succession planning program to close the developmental gaps in the organization

Prepare individual development plans and manage career choices

Target Competencies


Relating and networking

Persuading and influencing

Presenting and communicating

Analytical thinking 

Following instructions and procedures 

Planning and organizing

Achieving goals and objectives 

Applying expertise and technology

Applying expertise and technology 

Course Outline


Putting people first

Identifying high potentials

The basics of career management and succession planning and management

Career development: tools and methodologies

Organizational readiness for change

Developing internal successors

Program Methodology


In person

Online