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Skills-Based Workforce Planning

Identify critical skills, assess gaps and connect build, buy, borrow and automate choices.

CSDesigned by Craskills Learning and Development Solutions
Contextual learningAdapted to participant roles
Hands-on practiceRelevant workplace situations
8 learning modulesClear, practical architecture
Offline / OnlineFlexible delivery options
CustomisableAligned to organisational goals
About this course

Built around the moments
that matter at work.

Identify critical skills, assess gaps and connect build, buy, borrow and automate choices. This instructor-led course develops practical capability through guided demonstrations, relevant workplace cases, structured practice and an application plan. It can be contextualised for the participant group, industry and organisational priorities.

Designed for

HR, talent and L&D professionalsPeople managers and team leadersOrganisational development teamsBusiness leaders responsible for people outcomes
What you’ll learn

Capabilities you can
apply immediately.

01Translate strategy into capability demand
02Create practical skill taxonomies
03Assess gaps without false precision
04Build an integrated workforce action plan
Course curriculum

A practical learning
architecture.

8 modules • Practical activities • Customisable delivery

01

Strategic workforce questions

Business scenarios, work demand, roles and capabilities.

Guided learning • Practice • Workplace application
02

Skills architecture

Skill definitions, levels, evidence and governance.

Guided learning • Practice • Workplace application
03

Supply and gap analysis

Workforce data, proficiency, risk and scenarios.

Guided learning • Practice • Workplace application
04

Talent response portfolio

Build, buy, borrow, redeploy, redesign and measure.

Guided learning • Practice • Workplace application
05

Role and work redesign

Examine tasks, technology substitution, augmentation and new work.

Guided learning • Practice • Workplace application
06

Proficiency assessment

Use evidence, self-report, manager judgement and demonstrated capability appropriately.

Guided learning • Practice • Workplace application
07

Talent marketplace and mobility

Connect skills visibility with projects, careers and redeployment.

Guided learning • Practice • Workplace application
08

Workforce planning simulation

Respond to alternative demand scenarios with an integrated talent portfolio.

Guided learning • Practice • Workplace application
Learning experience

Less presentation.
More participation.

Participants work with relevant situations, guided practice, peer discussion, reflection and practical action planning.

01

Contextual cases

Scenarios and examples connected to participant roles and business reality.

02

Guided practice

Structured exercises that make new behaviours safer to try and easier to repeat.

03

Application tools

Frameworks, checklists, templates and action plans designed for use after the course.

Completion credential

Certificate
of participation.

Certificate available, subject to the agreed delivery design and participation requirements.

CRASKILLS.Certificate of
Participation
Delivery options

Right-sized for your
learning objective.

01

One-day foundation workshop

Instructor-led • Offline / Online • Customisable

02

Two-day applied practitioner lab

Instructor-led • Offline / Online • Customisable

03

Four-module capability journey

Instructor-led • Offline / Online • Customisable

04

Customised organisational academy

Instructor-led • Offline / Online • Customisable

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Frequently asked questions

Useful answers
before you begin.

Is this course suitable for beginners?

Yes. The learning design starts with clear foundations and is adapted to the participants’ existing experience and responsibilities.

Can this course be customised for our organisation?

Yes. Examples, activities, terminology, case situations, duration and outcomes can be contextualised for your industry and participant roles.

Can the course be delivered online and offline?

Available delivery modes for this course are Offline / Online. The final format is agreed around group size, location and learning objectives.

Will participants receive a certificate?

Certificate available. Any participation or completion requirements are confirmed in the agreed course proposal.

How can we request a proposal?

Use the enquiry button and share your audience, preferred dates, location, delivery mode and expected outcomes. The Craskills team will recommend an appropriate design.

— Let’s shape the right experience

Bring this course
to your people.

Share your audience, location, preferred duration, current challenges and expected outcomes.

Request a course proposal
Craskills insights

Practical ideas for better work.

Occasional perspectives on leadership, learning, AI, HR and workplace capability.