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Succession Planning

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Build the foundations for long-term success with a reliable talent pipeline. This Succession Planning course is designed to help you confidently design and implement succession planning strategies to maintain business continuity. Enroll in this Succession Planning training today and build the skills to ensure your organization’s leadership and critical roles are always in capable hands.
This course is only available as part of the Talent Management & Succession Planning Certificate Program or as part of Full Access Membership.
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Learning Objectives

Apply succession planning skills to create a skills-based talent map
Master succession planning principles and key metrics
Understand the value of leadership talent pools & how to segment them
Build an impactful leadership competency framework

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Course structure

Succession Planning
Advanced
4 modules
• 8 lessons
• 7 hours
Keep critical talent pipelines filled
An effective and proactive approach to succession planning strengthens and future-proofs your talent supply. In this Succession Planning online course, you’ll learn to execute the various steps of a succession planning process, such as talent mapping and talent reviews, building succession pipelines, and segmenting potential leadership talent into different development pools.
MODULE #1
Talent Mapping
MODULE #2
Succession Planning and Talent Reviews
MODULE #3
Building Leadership Talent Pools
MODULE #4
Developing Leadership Talent

KEY PROJECTS & RESOURCES IN THIS COURSE

Leadership Succession Planning
Get hands-on to create a robust succession plan for crucial leadership roles.
Talent Management Toolbox
Optimize & streamline your organization's talent management process.
Leadership Pipeline Cheatsheet
Get comprehensive insights into each component of the leadership pipeline.
Succession Planning Toolkit
Easily navigate & categorize roles at your organization.
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Talent Management & Succession Planning Certificate Program includes:
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Why should I enroll in this Succession Planning course?

AIHR’s Succession Planning course equips you with the practical skills to implement a future-ready succession approach. You’ll learn to create talent maps, segment and develop leadership talent pools, and build a robust succession pipeline. 

Succession planning skills are becoming increasingly important. As an HR professional, you’re responsible not just for filling immediate vacancies but also strategically developing a pipeline of talent ready to step into critical roles when the need arises. Without a comprehensive approach, your organization risks leadership gaps that can disrupt business continuity and hinder success.

What skills are needed for succession planning?

Effective succession planning requires a mix of strategic, analytical, and people-focused capabilities. They often include:

  • Strategic workforce thinking to anticipate future leadership and critical role needs
  • Talent mapping and assessment skills to identify high-potential employees and key roles
  • Data literacy to use metrics and insights that support succession planning choices
  • Leadership development and talent segmentation skills to manage targeted talent pools
  • Stakeholder management to align leaders around succession priorities and ensure long-term buy-in.

AIHR’s Succession Planning training covers exactly these skills and is a part of the Talent Management and Succession Planning Certificate Program. You will move beyond reactive replacement planning and build a proactive succession strategy that safeguards continuity and growth.

For those looking to expand their expertise even further, our Full Academy Access gives you everything you need to succeed in HR, including access to this course, all other courses and all certificate programs, a library of downloadable templates and resources, exclusive live events, and more. 

What if I’d like to get this course for my team?

This Succession Planning training is automatically part of our Team License. With this license, your team will have full access to our constantly updated catalog of certificate programs, courses and mini courses. Plus, you’ll get a library of ready-to-use resources and templates to help your team increase their productivity and efficiency, monthly live events to stay up-to-date with the latest best practices, and much more! Head over to our Team License page for a full overview of the benefits that can help enhance your team’s performance!

Is there a fixed schedule?

No. This training is 100% online and self-paced! When you learn and how much time you spend each day, week, or month is up to you.

How long do I have access to the course?

In total, you will have 12 months of access to the member portal, all lessons and learning materials.

Which languages are the courses conducted in?

All courses are available in English and come with English subtitles.

Is this online course the right fit for me?

If you’re not sure if this course is the right fit, we are here to help you determine which training best fits your goals and needs! Simply talk to one of our admissions advisors or send them an email at [email protected].

Why is this course not sold individually?

To optimize the quality of your learning experience, this course is not available for standalone enrollment and is either available as part of a Certificate Program or included with the Full Academy Access License.

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