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Certificate in Career Development and Succession Planning

Human Resources and Training 7 live dates
UPCOMING SEMINAR €4,250.-
Venue Amsterdam - Netherlands
Date 15 - 19 June 2026
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Amsterdam - Netherlands
15 - 19 June 2026
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London - U.K
20 - 24 July 2026
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Munich - Germany
3 - 7 August 2026
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Barcelona - Spain
7 - 11 September 2026

Seminar content

What you will learn

Why Attend
Career development and succession planning are essential for building future leaders, retaining top talent, and ensuring business continuity. Organizations that invest in employee growth create stronger engagement, higher performance, and readiness for key roles. This course provides participants with practical tools to design career pathways, identify high-potential employees, and develop effective succession plans.

Course Methodology
This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, group discussions, talent assessment exercises, planning workshops, and real workplace examples.

Course Objectives

  • Understand career development principles
  • Design structured career pathways
  • Identify high-potential employees
  • Build effective succession planning systems
  • Align talent development with business needs
  • Improve employee retention through growth opportunities
  • Assess readiness for critical positions
  • Create practical development and succession plans

Target Audience

  • HR Professionals
  • Talent Management Specialists
  • HR Managers
  • Organizational Development Staff
  • Learning and Development Professionals
  • Department Managers
  • Anyone involved in talent growth and succession decisions

Target Competencies

  • Career Planning
  • Succession Planning
  • Talent Assessment
  • Leadership Development
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Employee Engagement
  • Workforce Planning
  • Decision-Making

Benefits

Why attend this seminar

  • Build current, practical knowledge in human resources and training.
  • Translate the course ideas into actions you can use immediately at work.
  • Review real schedule options across 12 venues and live dates.
  • Connect course detail, venue, and category routes in one workflow.

Methodology

How the course is delivered

  • Structured seminar input and guided discussion.
  • Applied examples using current business situations.
  • Focused explanations based on the stored overview and outline.
  • Clear next steps for implementation after the course.

Target audience

Who this is for

  • Professionals responsible for human resources and training.
  • Managers, specialists, and team leads who need applied skills.
  • Participants looking for a focused route into Certificate in Career Development and Succession Planning.

Seminar details

Detailed outline

Day 1: Putting People First in Talent Strategy

  • Putting people before numbers
  • People’s wants from their organizations
  • Organizations’ wants from their people
  • The war for talent
  • Today's top priorities in HR
  • Disengagement and the downward performance spiral
  • Building a people-based strategy

Day 2: Foundations of Career Management and Succession Planning

  • Careers today: the importance of development
  • Definition of career development
  • The career development process and links to HR
  • Essential elements in an integrated career development system
  • Definition of succession planning
  • Main aims of succession planning and management
  • Distinguishing succession planning from replacement planning

Day 3: Building Organizational Readiness for Development

  • Promoting a development culture
  • Career development as a change agent
  • Roles and responsibilities in a development culture
  • Role of human resources
  • Role of line managers
  • Role of top management
  • Role of employees in development success

Day 4: Identifying High Potentials and Career Tools

  • Identifying key positions
  • High potentials and high professionals
  • Assessing individual potential
  • Best practices to improve management of high potentials
  • Spotting, developing, and retaining high potentials
  • Competencies as the foundation for career development
  • Building competency frameworks
  • Coaching, mentoring, and career counseling services

Day 5: Developing Internal Successors

  • Making the business case for succession planning
  • Starting a systematic succession planning program
  • Refining the succession planning process
  • Assessing present work requirements and job performance
  • Assessing future work requirements and individual potential
  • Closing development gaps through IDPs
  • Designing the Individual Development Plan (IDP)

Dates and locations

Available seminar dates

7 dates
Date City Duration Price
15 - 19 June 2026 5 Days €4,250.- Book now
20 - 24 July 2026 5 Days €4,200.- Book now
3 - 7 August 2026 5 Days €3,450.- Book now
7 - 11 September 2026 5 Days €3,850.- Book now
12 - 16 October 2026 5 Days €4,500.- Book now
9 - 13 November 2026 5 Days €4,250.- Book now
14 - 18 December 2026 5 Days €4,250.- Book now

Course certificate

Certificate awarded on completion

Every participant who completes this seminar receives a professional course certificate from INFORAMTECH.

  • Participants receive an INFORAMTECH certificate for completing Certificate in Career Development and Succession Planning.
  • The certificate recognises attendance and successful participation in the seminar.
  • It can support professional development records within human resources and training and related functions.
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Information about

Frequently asked questions

When is my seat confirmed?

Your seat is confirmed once full payment has been received.

Do you offer group discounts?

Yes, we offer the following discounts for group bookings:

  • 2 participants: 20% discount
  • 3 participants: 35% discount
  • 5 or more participants: 50% discount
Can discounts be combined with other offers?

No, discounts cannot be combined unless explicitly stated.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept bank transfers, credit/debit cards, and selected online payment methods.

When do I need to pay?

Full payment must be completed before the course start date to secure your participation.

Is VAT included in the course fee?

VAT treatment depends on your location and status:

  • EU Companies (with valid VAT number): VAT may be reverse charged (0%)
  • EU Individuals (without VAT number): VAT is applicable based on local regulations
  • Non-EU Participants: VAT is generally not applicable (0%)
Can I get a VAT invoice?

Yes, all participants receive an official invoice. EU companies must provide a valid VAT number.

Can I cancel my registration?

Yes, cancellations must be submitted in writing.

What is your refund policy?
  • More than 14 days before the course: Full refund
  • 7-14 days before the course: 50% refund
  • Less than 7 days before the course: No refund
Can I transfer my seat to another person?

Yes, substitutions are allowed at no extra cost if requested before the course start date.

What happens if the course is postponed or canceled?

We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel a course due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, you may:

  • Transfer to another date
  • Receive full refund
Will I receive a certificate?

Yes, all participants will receive a certificate of completion after attending the course.

Is attendance mandatory?

Yes, full attendance is required to receive certification.

Are your courses online or in-person?

We offer both in-person and virtual (live online) training options.

Will course materials be provided?

Yes, all participants receive training materials in digital format.

Are travel and accommodation included?

No, participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation unless otherwise stated.

Can you deliver customized or in-house training?

Yes, we offer tailored training programs based on your organization's needs.

How can I contact you for support?

You can reach us via email info@inforamtech.uk or through our contact form. Our team will respond promptly.

Testimonials

Course participant
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The structure of Certificate in Career Development and Succession Planning made the topic practical and easy to apply immediately.

Course participant
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The venue and date options made planning the right session straightforward.

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Amsterdam - Netherlands
Learning manager
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Clear content, relevant examples, and useful follow-up topics for the next training step.

Learning manager
Professional development

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