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ISO 30409 Lead Implementer Course

Develop and improve workforce planning arrangements by working through workforce demand, capability gaps and planning actions.

  • Practical, standards-based professional learning
  • Assessment and verifiable Cognicert certification
  • Flexible online, self-study and organisational delivery
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What you will work on

Who this course is for

This course is designed for:

  • HR Directors and Managers
  • Workforce Planning Specialists
  • Organizational Development Professionals
  • Talent Management Professionals
  • Senior Managers and Executives
  • Consultants and Advisors
  • Anyone involved in workforce strategy and planning

Entry, exam and access at a glance

Prerequisites

Entry requirements depend on the course and level. Review the course-specific requirements and prior knowledge listed below.

Exam and resits

100 questions in one hour. Pass mark: 70%. Your payment includes two exam attempts. A third or later attempt costs £100 per resit.

Platform-wide pass rate: 87% across all examined trainees, based on Cognicert’s exam-platform results. This is not a course-specific pass rate or a guarantee of an individual result.

Self-study access

Lifetime access for the enrolled learner. Access is personal and cannot be shared.

Overview

Develop and improve workforce planning arrangements by working through workforce demand, capability gaps and planning actions.

Work through workforce demand, capability gaps and planning actions and connect them to the responsibilities of your implementation role. The detailed programme explains the methods and activities covered.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the framework and principles of ISO 30409
  • Analyze organizational context and workforce requirements
  • Develop a structured workforce planning system
  • Identify current and future workforce needs
  • Perform workforce gap analysis
  • Design workforce strategies including:
    • Recruitment
    • Development
    • Succession planning
  • Integrate workforce planning into organizational processes
  • Monitor and evaluate workforce performance and outcomes
Outcomes

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

  • Design and implement a comprehensive workforce planning framework
  • Align workforce capabilities with strategic objectives
  • Identify and address skills shortages and workforce risks
  • Develop workforce forecasts and planning models
  • Implement policies and procedures for workforce management
  • Establish KPIs and performance measurement systems
  • Drive continuous improvement in workforce planning
Audience

This course is designed for:

  • HR Directors and Managers
  • Workforce Planning Specialists
  • Organizational Development Professionals
  • Talent Management Professionals
  • Senior Managers and Executives
  • Consultants and Advisors
  • Anyone involved in workforce strategy and planning
Standards

The course is based on:

  • ISO 30409: Human Resource Management — Workforce Planning
  • ISO 30400: Human Resource Management — Vocabulary
  • ISO 30405: Recruitment Guidelines
  • ISO 30408: Human Governance
  • ISO 30414: Human Capital Reporting
  • ISO 30415: Diversity and Inclusion
  • ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems (for system integration)

Course Content (PDCA Approach)

The course follows the Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) cycle for effective implementation.

PLAN – Workforce Strategy & System Design

  • Understanding ISO 30409 framework
  • Organizational context and strategic alignment
  • Workforce demand and supply analysis
  • Identification of critical roles and competencies
  • Risk and opportunity assessment
  • Workforce forecasting and scenario planning
  • Defining workforce planning objectives and KPIs

DO – Implementation & Execution

  • Developing workforce planning processes
  • Designing recruitment and talent acquisition strategies
  • Workforce development and training programs
  • Succession planning and career pathways
  • Workforce optimization and deployment
  • Integration with HR systems and processes
  • Documentation and operational procedures

CHECK – Monitoring & Evaluation

  • Measuring workforce performance against KPIs
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Monitoring workforce trends and changes
  • Internal reviews and audits
  • Evaluating effectiveness of workforce strategies
  • Identifying gaps and non-conformities

ACT – Improvement & Optimization

  • Corrective and preventive actions
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Updating workforce plans based on insights
  • Strategic adjustments to workforce strategy
  • Reporting and communication
  • Sustaining long-term workforce effectiveness


Content

Programme application

The ISO 30409 Lead Implementer Course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to design, implement, manage, and improve a Workforce Planning System in accordance with ISO 30409.

ISO 30409 provides guidance on aligning workforce capabilities with organizational strategy, ensuring the right people, skills, and competencies are available at the right time.

This course enables organizations to:

  • Align workforce planning with business strategy
  • Improve talent acquisition, retention, and development
  • Address skills gaps and future workforce needs
  • Enhance productivity and organizational resilience

Participants will gain the competence to lead workforce planning initiatives and integrate them into HR and business systems.

ONE STANDARD · FIVE LEARNING LEVELS

Choose your ISO 30409 course

Compare the focus and training duration of each level. Choose the level that fits your responsibilities; you do not need to book every level in sequence.

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1 day

ISO 30409 Awareness

People who need an introduction to the standard and their role in supporting it.

Self-study: £75On demand · study at your own pace

Live online: £2007–11 December 2026

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2 days

ISO 30409 Foundation

People building a working understanding of the standard before taking on implementation or audit responsibilities.

Self-study: £150On demand · study at your own pace

Live online: £5007–11 December 2026

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3 days

ISO 30409 Internal Auditor

People preparing to plan and carry out internal audits within their organisation.

Self-study: £250On demand · study at your own pace

Live online: £7507–11 December 2026

Enrol self-study · £250Book online · £750
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Training, exam and application dates

Prices are per learner before any applicable UK VAT. A live-online intake costs more after its standard deadline because the published late fee is added. Self-study is priced separately and has no late-intake fee.

TRAINING DATESEXAMDEADLINE & STATUSLIVE ONLINESELF-STUDY
7–11 December 202611 December 2026Standard booking period
Standard deadline: 9 November 2026. No late fee yet.
Places are confirmed at booking, not guaranteed by this calendar.		£1,200
Choose this intake		£500
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VERIFIABLE ACHIEVEMENT

Check your Cognicert certificate

Successful candidates receive a uniquely numbered Cognicert certificate that another person can check through our public certificate-verification service. This confirms the authenticity of a Cognicert-issued award; acceptance by an employer, regulator or external professional scheme depends on their requirements.

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