Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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15 sessions
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Online / Live
15 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
Learning and development functions must align with business strategy, respond to rapid skills change and demonstrate impact. A clear L&D strategy and operating model help them do so.
This Aractech course covers aligning L&D with business priorities, learning needs analysis at organisational level, L&D operating models, learning technologies, partnerships and providers, budgets, governance and measuring learning impact. Participants develop an L&D strategy.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Align L&D strategy with business priorities
- Analyse organisational learning needs
- Design L&D operating models
- Select learning technologies and providers
- Manage L&D budgets and governance
- Measure and communicate learning impact
Who should attend
Target audience
- L&D managers and directors
- HR directors
- Talent development professionals
- Training managers
- HR business partners
- Learning consultants
Methodology
Learning approach
- Strategy workshops
- Case studies
- Operating model exercises
- Group discussions
- Planning
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
L&D Strategy
- Role of L&D
- Business alignment
- Skills trends
- Coffee break
- Skills trends (continued)
- Strategy development
- Exercise: L&D maturity
Day 2
Learning Needs
- Organisational analysis
- Skills gaps
- Prioritisation
- Coffee break
- Prioritisation (continued)
- Stakeholders
- Workshop: Needs analysis
Day 3
Operating Models
- Centralised and federated models
- Academies
- Roles
- Coffee break
- Roles (continued)
- Providers
- Exercise: Operating model design
Day 4
Technology and Budget
- Learning platforms
- AI in learning
- Budgets
- Coffee break
- Budgets (continued)
- Governance
- Case study: Corporate academy
Day 5
Impact
- Evaluation
- Business impact
- Reporting
- Coffee break
- Reporting (continued)
- Continuous improvement
- Capstone: L&D strategy
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Learning and Development Strategy and Operating Model (HRT-079) cover?
This course covers Human Resources and Training through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
L&D managers and directors, HR directors, Talent development professionals
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Munich, Paris, Geneva.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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