An Intensive 10-day Training Course

The 10-Day Mini-MBA for Human Resource,
Learning and Development Professionals

Mastering the Critical Areas of Human Capital Management,
HRM And Learning & Development

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

In today's fast-paced and complex global business environment, organisations demand HR professionals who can think strategically, act decisively, and lead with impact. As the role of HR continues to evolve beyond traditional functions, professionals in Human Resources, Learning, and Development must now deliver value that supports organisational agility, talent excellence, and long-term success.

This training course, The 10-Day Mini-MBA for Human Resource, Learning and Development Professionals, is designed to equip participants with advanced insights and tools across the core domains of HR, human capital management, and organisational learning. While this Mini-MBA does not offer an academic credential, it provides an accelerated and practical exploration of topics typically covered in an MBA specialising in HR.

With a focus on real-world application, this training course helps professionals master essential HR strategies, align learning with organisational goals, and drive talent development. Participants will gain new perspectives on performance management, employee engagement, career development, and learning effectiveness—all grounded in best practices.

This 10-Day Mini-MBA for Human Resource, Learning and Development Professionals training course will highlight:

  • Strategic HRM and human capital optimisation
  • Organisational learning, talent development, and training best practices
  • Performance, reward, and employee resourcing strategies
  • Linking HR strategy with overall business goals
  • Maximising learning investments for business impact
  • Designing career development pathways for talent sustainability

This training course is split into two modules:

Module I - Mini MBA for Learning & Development Professionals

Module II - Managing Human Capital

Each module is structured and can be taken as a stand-alone training course; however, delegates will maximise their benefits by taking Module 1 and 2 back-to-back as a 2-week training course.

COURSE DETAILS

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OBJECTIVES

By the end of this 10-Day Mini-MBA for Human Resource, Learning and Development Professionals training course, participants will be able to:

  • Apply core organisational learning theories to workplace challenges
  • Develop and manage impactful learning & development programmes
  • Drive the creation of a learning organisation with sustainable outcomes
  • Align HR and L&D functions with strategic business objectives
  • Design audience-specific training programmes
  • Apply strategic thinking in human capital planning
  • Master recruitment, resourcing, and employee reward principles
  • Enhance performance management in multicultural environments
  • Benchmark HR practices against global standards and case studies
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TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This course includes stimulating presentations supporting each of the topics together with interactive trainer lead sessions of discussion.

There will also be practical sessions where participants have the opportunity to practice and experience course-related activities. Realistic and fun exercises, short video presentations, small group work, case studies, exercises, and feedback, will be used to facilitate learning.

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ORGANISATIONAL IMPACT

Your organisation will benefit from this training through:

  • Enhanced strategic alignment between HR and business priorities
  • Development of HR professionals who champion learning and innovation
  • A stronger, more adaptive learning culture across departments
  • Greater consistency in employee engagement and performance practices
  • More effective use of learning investments and training resources
  • Empowered HR teams with up to date, best-practice knowledge
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PERSONAL IMPACT

Participants will gain:

  • Broader HR knowledge with a strategic business lens
  • Advanced capability in Human Capital Management and L&D design
  • Insights into performance, reward, and employee development frameworks
  • The ability to translate learning psychology into practical training design
  • Stronger leadership and communication skills within HR contexts
  • A commitment to personal and professional growth
  • Immediate application of new concepts to current work challenges
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This KC Academy The 10-Day Mini-MBA for Human Resource, Learning and Development Professionals training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit: 

  • Human Resources (HR) Staff at all levels
  • Staff who need to be competent in Human Resource Management (HRM)
  • HR Business Partners
  • Learning & Development Staff
  • Managers, Supervisors and Leaders in all sectors
  • Occupational Health & Safety Personnel
  • Anyone concerned with organisational learning
  • Those who need to know more about Organisational Development (OD)
  • Anyone concerned with maximising the investment in Human Capital
  • Anyone involved in learning & development, training or talent management
  • Anyone who needs to understand the workings of the modern HR Department

DAILY AGENDA

Module 1: Mini MBA for Learning & Development Professionals
Day 1: Organisational Strategy & Learning
  • Approaches to strategy
  • Creating a business model
  • Strategic Analysis (PEST, Balanced Scorecards, Five Forces, SWOT)
  • The concept of learning and how it should fit with strategy?
  • How does learning differ between the industries?
  • The idea of organisational learning
Day 2: Leading and Development
  • Leadership theory explained simply
  • Transformational leadership
  • Your preferred role as a leader or manager
  • Managing the training function strategically
  • Differentiating succession management & talent management
  • Nationalisation issues in training
Day 3: Change Leadership
  • An experience of change
  • Change at the team level
  • Change at the organisational level
  • Key drivers of change
  • Change management
  • Best practice in change management
Day 4: Basics of Finance for Learning Professionals
  • Accounting & finance concepts simplified
  • Key financial terms you should know as a manager
  • Using accounting information for Decision-making
  • Why training evaluation matters?
  • The importance of cost-benefit in training
  • Calculating a Return On Investment (ROI)
Day 5: Becoming a Learning Organisation
  • Understanding the learning organisation
  • Characteristics of a learning organisation
  • Are you ready to change?
  • Benefits and barriers
  • Personal action planning
Module 2: Managing Human Capital
Day 6: Human Capital & Human Resource Management
  • Understanding Human Capital
  • The development of Strategic HR
  • Human Capital – How does it differ?
  • The transformation of HR
  • HR as a strategic partner
Day 7: People Resourcing
  • Recruiting as a two-way process
  • Specialist resourcing needs of employers
  • Choosing the appropriate selection methodology
  • Use of psychological testing in selection
  • Assessment centres – State of the art selection
Day 8: Performance Management & Reward
  • Performance management
  • Making performance appraisal work
  • Efficient use of feedback
  • Understanding compensation & benefits
  • Implementing total reward
Day 9: Development in the Industry
  • The talent management model
  • The training cycle
  • How adults learn: Andragogy
  • What are the best ways to train people?
  • Evaluation of training effectiveness (Cost benefits analysis & ROI)
Day 10: Empowerment, Engagement and Change
  • Managing change or leading change?
  • Employee engagement & empowerment
  • Retaining valued employees
  • Personal action planning
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Certificate

On successful completion of this training course, KC ACademy Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.

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